News Archives October, 2008

News Archives
October, 2008

Candidates agreeable in debate
With nearly 2.6 million senior citizens in Pennsylvania, there was quite a bit of interest in Thursday’s debate between Democratic state Rep. Chris King and his Republican challenger, Frank Farry
(BCCT 10/24/2008)

King of the tax-raisers likes to spend money
The recent announcement that our state is facing a multi-billion dollar deficit is not a surprise to anyone who has watched how our state government has wildly spent money the past few years
(BCCT 10/21/2008)

Board wants more info on full-day kindergarten
The board does not want to pursue reorganizing its grade levels to a kindergarten through eighth grade model
(BCCT 10/21/2008)

Middletown cops might patrol two towns
Penndel is looking into the possibility of hiring the Middletown Township Police Department to patrol the borough. Municipal officials started talks this month
(BCCT 10/18/2008)

District to auction furniture from middle school
Officials said they’re also negotiating a possible rental of a portion of the facility
(BCCT 10/16/2008)

Schools present plans to boost test scores
Both schools must submit the plans to the state Department of Education, officials said
(BCCT 10/15/2008)

Fire station expansion could be completed soon
Most of the expansion is being funded with an $800,000 casino grant
(BCCT 10/12/2008)

Kadri to resign as superintendent
School board members said they haven’t met to select an interim superintendent or possible replacement
(BCCT 10/10/2008)

9 officers apply for safety director
A township detective and police union president said a PSD can work if the right person is chosen
(BCCT 10/10/2008)

Finance director resigns
Middletown Finance Director Donna Caracappa has resigned after less than six months on the job
(BCCT 10/7/2008)

Still no agreement in talks
No new negotiations are scheduled until November, according to the district’s Web site
(BCCT 10/1/2008)

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