News Archives June, 2008

News Archives
June, 2008

Board approves temporary hire for personnel officer
A former township administrator who left amid some controversy four years ago has returned to her old position to temporarily fill in and help look for a permanent replacement
(BCCT 6/22/2008)

A school’s fond farewell
With less than an hour to go on the last day, administrators found out that Neshaminy Middle School received more national recognition for its health initiatives
(BCCT 6/19/2008)

Budget approved with $170 average tax hike
The mortgage crisis and soaring energy costs have produced an estimated $8.6 million deficit for the next school year
(BCCT 6/18/2008)

Neshaminy Middle to close
The board, however, split on closing Tawanka Learning Center. That facility will remain open at its current location one more year
(BCCT 6/17/2008)

Full-court press comes to a halt
A proposed full basketball court at a township park in Cobalt Ridge has created divisions among residents.
(BCCT 6/16/2008)

Board rejects $300,000 funding plan for fire station
An $800,000 casino grant will cover most of the cost for work at the fire station, but the problem has been coming to agreement on the rest
(BCCT 6/14/2008)

Funds left for more paving
The township will repave streets in Forsythia Gate, Juniper Hill, Cobalt Ridge, Quincy Hollow and Highland Park
(BCCT 6/9/2008)

Pay-to-play politicians engage in tawdry tactics
Regarding the May 13 letter from Middletown Democratic Party Chairman John Toth
(BCCT 6/7/2008)

Search on for new manager
Two supervisors said they don’t favor a big national search for a new manager, at least not to start
(BCCT 6/7/2008)

Join the real world
Negotiators trying to fashion a new contract for Neshaminy teachers should look to the private sector
(BCCT 6/4/2008)

Tawanka could stay open one more year
Don’t pack your bags yet, Tawanka students. You might not be going anywhere next year.
(BCCT 6/4/2008)

Teachers, school board resume talks
The state fact-finder proposes a 3-percent increase in pay and no charge to the teachers for health care premiums
(BCCT 6/3/2008)

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