News Archives August, 2008

News Archives
August, 2008

King, Farry set date for their first debate
If dates, locations and other details can be arranged, the two state representative candidates will debate four times, including one on reforming state government
(BCCT 8/30/2008)

Superintendent praises efforts on PSSAs
A few board members, though, were still not pleased with the results, one calling them “the darkest day” for the district
(BCCT 8/28/2008)

NESHAMINY: Board OKs project to improve pool air
A few board members expressed concern that the work wasn’t going to be bid
(BCCT 8/27/2008)

NESHAMINY: Overhaul project going well
The renovations and construction are on budget and in some places ahead of schedule, officials said
(BCCT 8/26/2008)

Board considers installing director of public safety
As the long career of Middletown police Chief Frank McKenna enters its last few months, the township supervisors are reaching some tentative conclusions on how to replace him
(BCCT 8/25/2008)

Teachers, district continue negotiations
Salary and health care remain the biggest outstanding issues, according to the board
(BCCT 8/25/2008)

Seniors seek better space at center
Many plans for a new community center have fallen through over the years
(BCCT 8/24/2008)

Farry puts out fire while campaigning
One local candidate for state representative was hoping to get votes while knocking on doors Wednesday night, but he didn’t expect to have to fight fires too
(BCCT 8/21/2008)

Renovations on time, on budget
This year, administrators said they’re working on implementing a writing program for all grade levels
(BCCT 8/21/2008)

King wants state to regulate heating oil
Frank Farry calls it a ploy by the state representative. He says a state House leadership slush fund of $100 million could provide instant relief
(BCCT 8/16/2008)

Neshaminy flunks scholastic goals
All other public school districts in Lower Bucks achieved No Child Left Behind benchmarks in this year’s state PSSA tests
(BCCT 8/15/2008)

N.J. company wins $1M road work contract
Problems with a contractor doing millions of dollars’ worth of repaving in Middletown are many but not insurmountable, the township engineer said
(BCCT 8/15/2008)

Agency to review Middletown police department
An outside agency will study the Middletown police department to see if any procedures can be improved
(BCCT 8/14/2008)

Donations will go to police, veterans memorial park
A contribution from Comcast will help build a park organizers hope is finished next year
(BCCT 8/13/2008)

Specter endorses Farry
In endorsing state representative candidate Frank Farry, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter said Farry has the potential to be governor one day
(BCCT 8/7/2008)

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