News Archives May, 2008

News Archives
May, 2008

McBullied: Taking the low road
Confronted with losing his job if he stayed in the hunt for a state House seat, Frank Farry chose to keep his name on the ballot
(BCCT 5/30/2008)

Township manager quits for Florida post
Richard Gestrich is leaving, forcing the township to find its third manager in four years
(BCCT 5/30/2008)

Farry resigns as assistant township manager
He didn’t want there to appear to be a violation of the Hatch Act while he runs for state representative
(BCCT 5/29/2008)

Farry resigns township post
Frank Farry has resigned from his $74,587-a-year job as assistant township manager in Middletown, effective June 7
(BCCT 5/28/2008)

Not a ‘payoff’: Donation went to party, not me
Pursuant to the recently filled vacancy on the Middletown Board of Supervisors, let me set the record straight
(BCCT 5/26/2008)

Sad day for Neshaminy and Middletown Twp
April 8 was indeed a sad day for Middletown Township and the Neshaminy School District
(BCCT 5/26/2008)

Towns unite to apply for development grant
The aim is to improve the Penndel train station and the surrounding area
(BCCT 5/25/2008)

Township fair benefits community foundation
Patrons get unlimited rides for $15 on two nights of the fair, which will benefit low-income families
(BCCT 5/24/2008)

Board debates taking over open space
The supervisors are hesitant to take over open space within the Summit Trace development because of maintenance costs
(BCCT 5/23/2008)

Board rezones space for homes
One supervisor was concerned with the amount of retail and office space tentatively included in the project
(BCCT 5/22/2008)

Teacher talks moving slowly
The contract expires June 30. If the sides can’t agree on a fact-finder recommendation, the details could be made public
(BCCT 5/20/2008)

Officials have plan to cover firehouse costs
A proposed addition will more than triple the size of the fire station built in 1963
(BCCT 5/19/2008)

Redistricting plan ready, waiting
If the proposal is put into action, most Neshaminy Middle School students will be heading to Maple Point
(BCCT 5/15/2008)

Administrators put budget under microscope
The district’s goal is an average tax increase of $175, officials said
(BCCT 5/14/2008)

Challenge falls short for now
Three residents have until May 29 to decide whether to challenge an appointment based on alleged Sunshine Law violations
(BCCT 5/13/2008)

Board discusses where to send Tawanka students
The alternative program is one of two schools that the board is considering closing
(BCCT 5/8/2008)

Park upgrades will run $2.6M
Two parks will be almost totally reconstructed, the parks and recreation director said
(BCCT 5/7/2008)

Volunteers honor vets with park clean-up
Saturday was the first day of work on a township veterans memorial park that should be finished sometime next year
(BCCT 5/4/2008)

New official’s paperwork done before vote
The way a new supervisor was appointed has stirred controversy
(BCCT 5/3/2008)

Golf club chief tees up final OK
Among the planned improvements at the township-owned country club are expanding the banquet room and installing a driving range
(BCCT 5/2/2008)

Work to begin on veterans park
Volunteers will plant trees and remove invasive plants from the site of the Veterans Memorial Park among other things
(BCCT 5/1/2008)

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