News Archives November, 2007

News Archives
November, 2007

Board picks new athletic director
While residents criticized the board for not going with the administration’s recommendation, board members said they believed experience was important.
(BCCT 11/28/2007)

Township borrows from itself
A loan to itself would pay for projects such as repaving 23 miles of streets in the Levittown sections and park improvements.
(BCCT 11/25/2007)

Democrat could take vacancy
While two supervisors wanted to interview interested candidates for the board vacancy, the other two said voters made their choice obvious in the election.
(BCCT 11/24/2007)

Changes mean big bucks in project
Minor modifications to the high school’s construction could bring in an additional half-million in state money.
(BCCT 11/22/2007)

Passing PSSA could be graduation requisite
Although the board approved the plan, several members were disappointed they weren’t given more time to review it.
(BCCT 11/22/2007)

Board: Hybrid cars too costly
The board voted to buy four Ford Expeditions instead of the environmentally friendly vehicles.
(BCCT 11/22/2007)

Budget proposal calls for tax hike
Rising costs and more money for public works equipment and ambulance squads were among the reasons for the proposed $43.50 tax increase.
(BCCT 11/20/2007)

Supervisors want ‘bang for their buck’
Proposals give a better idea of a firm’s experience and qualifications, the township manager said.
(BCCT 11/18/2007)

Supervisors seek funds for plan to fix parks
Major improvements are needed at two township parks, Middletown supervisors agree, but they aren’t sure where the money will come from.
(BCCT 11/17/2007)

Hour-long lockdown at high school
Neshaminy High School was locked down Thursday morning following reports of an unknown man walking the building’s halls, police said.
(BCCT 11/16/2007)

Officials announce deal with Verizon
Some areas of the township should start getting Verizon cable television in a week or two.
(BCCT 11/15/2007)

Zoning hearing for Toll plan postponed
The Middletown zoning hearing board meeting to consider variances needed for a new township community center and shopping center to be built by Reedman/Toll Auto World owner Bruce Toll has been postponed until Dec. 12, township zoning officials said.
(BCCT 11/14/2007)

Pennswood Village granted tax exemption
Pennswood Village is now tax free — well, sort of.
(BCCT 11/14/2007)

Marseglia steps down; board fails to name replacement
Bucks County Commissioner-elect Diane Marseglia resigned her Middletown supervisor post at Tuesday night’s meeting and the board failed in an early attempt to appoint her replacement.
(BCCT 11/14/2007)

Grant will fund renovation of firehouse
Money for the $675,000 grant comes from the Philadelphia Park Casino in Bensalem.
(BCCT 11/12/2007)

Township awaits bid for new public works building
The building will more than double the space for 20 members of the public works department.
(BCCT 11/3/2007)

Middletown supervisor race heats up
Middletown’s Democratic supervisor candidates say the Republicans are ducking debates and resorting to lies and distortions instead of a hard focus on the issues. One GOP candidate denied that charge.
(BCCT 11/1/2007)

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