Newly elected Haycock Township supervisors voted unanimously on Jan. 5 to reopen the previously approved $805,900 budget for 2026. Officials said the township finished about $155,000 under budget last year due to increased earned income tax revenue, unexpected PennDOT winter weather funds and reduced employee benefit costs, a sharp turnaround from last year’s deficit. The board plans to reallocate funds, including additional support for the Haycock Township Community Center, but maintain the current 6-mill tax rate. The supervisors are expected to discuss changes to the budget at a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 19, and adopt a revised budget by Feb. 15. As part of cost-cutting measures, supervisors eliminated the zoning officer position and will outsource zoning services to Barry Isett and Associates, with the current zoning officer retained briefly for transition.
Source: Bucks County Herald; 1/10/2026