Middletown Twp. Republican Committee News

Latest News:

Undeterred: Despite obstructions, a pledge to persevere
In response to the Courier Times' Thumbs Down editorial of March 5, anyone who knows me from my over two decades of service to the community would know that I am not one "to throw in the towel."
(BCCT 3/9/2010)

A hero in life and in death
Christopher Jones' commitment to his community, friends and family lasts beyond his death
(BCCT 3/8/2010)

Board to consider locations for cell towers
The township could reap about $7.5 million over the next 29 years, or an average of almost $260,000 a year, if all potential cell tower sites are approved
(BCCT 3/3/2010)

Maple Ave. interchange project moves ahead
Construction should start in September if federal funding comes through as expected
(BCCT 3/2/2010)

Latest serving bids could save $1.5 million
The board will have to make a decision on outsourcing before approving the budget in June
(BCCT 3/2/2010)

Search for new police chief begins
Supervisors are not limiting the scope of their search for a police chief, the board chairman said
(BCCT 3/1/2010)

Township increases insurance coverage for auto accidents
The change increases the amount of money a township employee involved in an accident could recover from a lawsuit
(BCCT 2/28/2010)

Size, location of substations praised
A new building allows fire trucks and ambulances to respond to calls in the township's northern end much quicker
(BCCT 2/26/2010)

Supervisors mull vehicle purchase
Middletown supervisors will talk again at Monday night's meeting about whether casino cash could foot the bill for six new vehicles and save the township about $158,000
(BCCT 2/23/2010)

Republican groups make endorsement
Two Republican groups have endorsed a candidate for the GOP nomination for Tony Melio's state representative seat
(BCCT 2/23/2010)

Two more enter 141st race
One Democrat and one Republican have entered the race for their parties' nomination for state representative in the 141st District, while a third candidate has dropped out
(BCCT 2/21/2010)

Officer's killer is sentenced
Frank W. Budka will serve 4 1/2 to 17 years in the vehicular homicide death of Middletown Detective Christopher Jones
(BCCT 2/17/2010)

Board gives residents a voice on towers
An agreement worked out last year had exempted cell phone towers being erected on township-owned properties from the normal notification and zoning approval requirements
(BCCT 2/17/2010)

Goal is no tax increase this year
The board hopes to close a $7.3 million deficit to avoid a tax increase in July. The district's proposed budget calls for an average $265 increase in tax bills
(BCCT 2/16/2010)

Tomlinson, Farry campaign confidently
The two Republican state legislators like their chances for re-election but stressed it will take a lot of hard work
(BCCT 2/15/2010)

Fire, ambulance substations open
A new $2.79 million building that houses substations for the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company and Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad was officially opened during a brief ceremony Tuesday night
(BCCT 2/14/2010)

Tin-and-wood barn at Styer collapses under weight of snow
No one was injured in the collapse.
All the snow and the passage of time have claimed a corrugated tin and wood storage building at the township-owned Styer property in Middletown
(BCCT 2/14/2010)

GOP endorses Cawley for lieutenant governor
Seven candidates sought the GOP endorsement.
Bucks County Commissioner Jim Cawley has received the endorsement of the state Republican Party in his bid for lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania.
(BCCT 2/14/2010)

Residents focus on parking at park improvements meeting
Major renovations at Twin Oaks Park could be years away and would cost at least $1.3 million, the parks and recreation director said
(BCCT 2/9/2010)

MAA seeks $20,000 for fields
The township supervisors Monday night held off on a request by the Middletown Athletic Association for an additional $20,000 for improvements at Twin Oaks Park at Trenton and Woodbourne roads
(BCCT 2/2/2010)

Hundreds remember Jones during service
Mike Lubold was working the night shift last week when he stopped his police cruiser on the Route 1 Superhighway
(BCCT 1/31/2010)

More convenience and more time for comment
Regarding the Jan. 8 "Thumbs Down" editorial about Middletown meetings: I have the utmost respect for former Supervisor Chuck Thompson, but his accusation that the new board is attempting to discourage residents from expressing their concerns or opinions is entirely without merit
(BCCT 1/29/2010)

Service to honor late Officer Jones
The Middletown cop was killed one year ago Friday during a traffic stop on Route 1
(BCCT 1/28/2010)

Towns team up on open space purchase
Middletown and Penndel have teamed up to try to buy open space for passive recreation
(BCCT 1/28/2010)

Staff union urges district to reconsider outsourcing
The two sides are set to meet with a fact- finder next month
(BCCT 1/27/2010)

Thumbs Up
To the Middletown Township Board of Supervisors for instituting a public comment policy that welcomes citizens' participation
(BCCT 1/21/2010)

Board: Public comment policy generous, fair
Feel free to continue speaking your piece at Middletown supervisors meetings. Just don't wear out the microphone and check the redundancy at the door
(BCCT 1/21/2010)

Board votes for quarterly budget reports
The reports should prevent 11th-hour jockeying of finances, one supervisor said
(BCCT 1/20/2010)

Number of serious fires down in township
Middletown officials attribute an aggressive prevention program and fire education
(BCCT 1/20/2010)

Cawley's candidacy prospects get a boost
The Bucks commissioner received solid support for lieutenant governor in a meeting of county heads
(BCCT 1/14/2010)

Board changes meeting times, days
Changing to Monday night meetings will avoid conflicts with the Neshaminy school board, the new township supervisors chairman said
(BCCT 1/13/2010)

Board to tackle projected deficit
At least one board member recommended soliciting the staff's input for ways to trim the fat.
(BCCT 1/13/2010)