News Archives December, 2009

News Archives
December, 2009

Community center upgrade to begin
After years of trying to build a new home for Middletown seniors, township officials will instead give them $1.5 million worth of improvements next year
(BCCT 12/30/2009)

Plan for cell tower draws ire
Cell phone towers will go up anyway, so they might as well go on township land so the township can get the rents and hold down property tax increases, officials reasoned
(BCCT 12/28/2009)

Provision in manager's raise draws criticism
The township manager hadn't gotten a raise since starting in July 2008
(BCCT 12/24/2009)

Budget approved with $50 tax hike
Most of the increase will go into the debt service fund to give the township money to pay back its bonds and loans.
(BCCT 12/23/2009)

Park makeover set to be done by spring
Rainy weather has delayed progress on a $1.3 million renovation to a township park, but much of the work has been completed
(BCCT 12/21/2009)

Court sides with district over salary increases
Based on a recent court ruling, Neshaminy teachers won't be getting salary increases for earning academic credits until a new contract is reached, the school board announced Monday
(BCCT 12/15/2009)

Thumbs Up
To the lame duck Middletown Township Board of Supervisors, sans one, for prudently reversing course on the police chief issue
(BCCT 12/11/2009)

BUCKS BRIEFS: Former police employee honored
The Middletown supervisors issued a proclamation of appreciation at Tuesday's meeting to former police department employee Ethel Hays, who retired Nov. 30 after 30 years of service
(BCCT 12/11/2009)

New board will pick a new police chief
The agreement approved Tuesday night should keep the police chief issue out of court and avoid more legal costs for the township
(BCCT 12/9/2009)

Chief objection: New board should make new appointments
We hope Middletown citizens didn't awaken to potentially bad news today
(BCCT 12/9/2009)

Judge gives OK; vote on chief tonight
The board was cautioned to avoid a decision that would expose it to more "turmoil."
(BCCT 12/8/2009)

Unreasonable demands
Neshaminy workers should lower their sights
(BCCT 12/8/2009)

Nonunion janitors could save district millions
The Neshaminy School District could save nearly $9 million over three years by outsourcing janitorial services alone, officials said
(BCCT 12/8/2009)

Preliminary budget boosts taxes $50
The supervisors will vote on a final budget at their Dec. 22 meeting
(BCCT 12/4/2009)

Welcome change: Democrats take ball and go home
The recent local election in Middletown took its toll on the Democrats. The Republicans were the big winners and Middletown is going to face a change
(BCCT 12/3/2009)

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