News Archives November, 2009

News Archives
November, 2009

Restraining order stops naming new chief
A preliminary injunction like the one granted on the Middletown police chief issue simply preserves the status quo until a final decision can be rendered, legal authorities said
(BCCT 11/30/2009)

Judge listens to voters: Injunction properly stops police chief vote
At least a judge listened to the voters. That's something the lame duck majority on the Middletown Board of Supervisors refused to do
(BCCT 11/26/2009)

Judge halts voting on police chief ordinance
No action was taken on naming a township police chief after a county judge issued a temporary restraining order
(BCCT 11/25/2009)

District support staff holds protest during meeting
Another negotiation meeting is scheduled for Dec. 2, officials said
(BCCT 11/25/2009)

Chief's appointment part of larger story
The expected appointment of Patrick McGinty as police chief tonight could cause quite a stir among those who feel the appointment should be left to the new board taking office in January
(BCCT 11/24/2009)

Chief concern: Police and politics
The incoming board of supervisors - chosen by Middletown voters - should select a new police chief
(BCCT 11/17/2009)

Seeing red over police chief decision
The expected 11th-hour appointment of a new police chief is angering those who believe that decision should be left to the new board of supervisors
(BCCT 11/16/2009)

Driver guilty in officer's death
Frank Wallace Budka could face more than 20 years in prison for the death of Middletown Officer Christopher Jones
(BCCT 11/13/2009)

Roadwork should be done by Feb. 1
Crews are realigning the tricky merge of northbound Route 213 with northbound East Lincoln Highway
(BCCT 11/13/2009)

Experts disagree whether defendant was under influence
A Middletown man is on trial in the roadside death of Officer Christopher Jones
(BCCT 11/11/2009)

Board takes steps to return to chief-of-police system
The board will probably vote on switching back to a police chief at its Nov. 24 meeting
(BCCT 11/11/2009)

Driver fighting charge in death of Bucks officer
A Middletown man pleaded guilty to 13 charges, but will contest a homicide by vehicle charge in the death of township Officer Christopher Jones
(BCCT 11/10/2009)

Republicans take over for Democrat incumbents
Two Republicans will be taking over for two Democratic incumbents on the Neshaminy school board
(BCCT 11/5/2009)

Power shifts to Republicans
Republicans swept back into power in Middletown, taking three supervisor seats to gain a 4-1 majority on the board, according to unofficial results
(BCCT 11/4/2009)

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