Middletown Twp. Republican Committee News

Latest News:

Administrators put budget under microscope
The district’s goal is an average tax increase of $175, officials said
(BCCT 5/14/2008)

Challenge falls short for now
Three residents have until May 29 to decide whether to challenge an appointment based on alleged Sunshine Law violations
(BCCT 5/13/2008)

Board discusses where to send Tawanka students
The alternative program is one of two schools that the board is considering closing
(BCCT 5/8/2008)

Park upgrades will run $2.6M
Two parks will be almost totally reconstructed, the parks and recreation director said
(BCCT 5/7/2008)

Volunteers honor vets with park clean-up
Saturday was the first day of work on a township veterans memorial park that should be finished sometime next year
(BCCT 5/4/2008)

New official’s paperwork done before vote
The way a new supervisor was appointed has stirred controversy
(BCCT 5/3/2008)

Golf club chief tees up final OK
Among the planned improvements at the township-owned country club are expanding the banquet room and installing a driving range
(BCCT 5/2/2008)

Work to begin on veterans park
Volunteers will plant trees and remove invasive plants from the site of the Veterans Memorial Park among other things
(BCCT 5/1/2008)

Board appoints new supervisor
Kathy Heuer is a special education teacher in the Neshaminy School District
(BCCT 4/30/2008)

Parks director suggests town run country club
There could be more news on who will run the township-owned club after tonight's public meeting and executive session
(BCCT 4/29/2008)

Supervisors consider offers to run country club
One proposal suggests that Middletown run the country club
(BCCT 4/28/2008)

Board will work to pick new township supervisor
Three township residents have submitted resumes, but the vacancy board can also consider others
(BCCT 4/25/2008)

Political opportunity exploited with rhetoric of fear
It has become evident that the people will have little impact in selecting a candidate for the vacant seat on the Middletown Board of Supervisors. I believe that Democratic Supervisor Robert McMonagle will direct vacancy board chair Democrat Bill Cosen to vote for another partisan to join Democrat Chuck Thompson on the board.
(BCCT 4/24/2008)

Residents ask board to focus on kids
Some Neshaminy School District residents Wednesday night gave the school board a homework assignment — stop arguing and work together
(BCCT 4/24/2008)

Supervisors approve new equipment for skate park
The money to fund the additions will come from impact fees paid by developers
(BCCT 4/20/2008)

MIDDLETOWN: Earth Day party offers to recycle cell phones
Old cell phones should be saved for recycling or reuse, environmental officials said
(BCCT 4/18/2008)

Repaving bid lower than expected
The township should be able to do a lot of extra road repaving this year with the extra $2 million
(BCCT 4/12/2008)

Local mall site of terrorist attack drill
Emergency responders practiced for an attack on the Oxford Valley Mall
(BCCT 4/10/2008)

Board member calls for president’s resignation
The board president referred to an accusation of hiring interference as an ongoing stream of “lies and innuendoes,” then made allegations against his accuser
(BCCT 4/10/2008)

The people spoke: Vote of confidence
Russ Kavana lost his bid for a seat on the Middletown Board of Supervisors, but won enough votes to be a credible appointee
(BCCT 4/9/2008)

Motion to appoint supervisor fails
A motion to appoint Republican Russ Kavana to the Middletown Board of Supervisors as the replacement for Lisa Pflaumer failed Tuesday after a stormy debate
(BCCT 4/9/2008)

Supervisors split over board replacement
They’re looking to fill another vacancy after the second resignation in five months
(BCCT 4/8/2008)