News Archives January, 2009

News Archives
January, 2009

Acting director of public safety named
Lieutenant Patrick McGinty has been named acting director of public safety in Middletown, both McGinty and township Manager Ray Stepnoski confirmed Friday
(BCCT 1/31/2009)

Families hope Jones can save one more life
Chris Jones’ wife made the decision to donate the officer’s organs
(BCCT 1/31/2009)

Township coping after tragedy
At the Middletown Police and Municipal Center on Friday, the normal byplay and light conversation among employees had been replaced by somber reflection and a stoic determination to get work done in the midst of sadness
(BCCT 1/31/2009)

District feeling loss
With three children in the school district, the entire Neshaminy community is feeling the loss of Middletown police Officer Chris Jones, Acting Superintendent Lou Muenker said
(BCCT 1/31/2009)

Neshaminy fixture retires after 35 years
Sandra Costanzo spent 35 years impacting Neshaminy schools in many ways as director of curriculum, federal programs and public information
(BCCT 1/31/2009)

Officer’s life cut short
A police officer was pinned under his cruiser after it was struck by a vehicle on Route 1 in Middletown
(BCCT 1/30/2009)

‘Worst day in department’s history’
Middletown police officers said their colleague Chris Jones was a dedicated officer with a fine family
(BCCT 1/30/2009)

Remembering a ‘guardian angel’
To understand Officer Chris Jones’ commitment to serve, one had to look no farther than busy Trenton Road in Middletown on most school mornings
(BCCT 1/30/2009)

Community reacts to officer’s death
(BCCT 1/30/2009)

Township bids farewell to police chief
Frank McKenna received a gold watch, a certificate of appreciation and two standing ovations at the supervisors meeting
(BCCT 1/29/2009)

District leases Tawanka Learning Center
The board agreed to find a real estate agent to handle the middle school
(BCCT 1/29/2009)

Park to be closed for renovations
The park will have environmentally friendly features like porous pavement on the basketball courts and walking trails
(BCCT 1/28/2009)

No pay increases for tax collectors
Due to the worsening economy, there will be no pay increases for the tax collectors in Neshaminy School District, the school board decided Tuesday night
(BCCT 1/28/2009)

New proposal offered to teachers
Board members didn’t reveal details because they said they hope to get an answer from the union in February
(BCCT 1/22/2009)

Sabotage claims in search for director
The township had hoped to have a public safety director by Jan. 5 but could still be without one when police Chief Frank McKenna retires at the end of the month
(BCCT 1/15/2009)

Casino grant will be used to improve intersection
The proposal is to create a standard “T” type intersection and install a traffic light where Route 213 merges with East Lincoln Highway
(BCCT 1/14/2009)

Business administrator gives bleak financial outlook
So far, the New Year has brought no new money to the Neshaminy School District
(BCCT 1/14/2009)

Spending taxpayer money to maintain political control
In regards to Chuck Thompson’s Dec. 15 Guest Opinion, I believe several corrections are necessary to make the public truly aware of the events surrounding the appointment of Middletown Supervisor Kathy Heuer
(BCCT 1/7/2009)

Punish the lawbreakers
I was watching the Dec. 8 Middletown Township Board of Supervisors meeting and not being involved in politics I had to question why the supervisors had to revote to confirm their actions since April 29
(BCCT 1/7/2009)

Farry does double duty as state rep, fire chief
Helping small businesses with health insurance and bringing more state funding back to suburban school districts are two priorities for the new state representative
(BCCT 1/5/2009)

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