News Archives August, 2007

News Archives
August, 2007

PSSA Comments - Neshaminy
Although three schools in the Neshaminy School District have a few improvements to make, the district as a whole met AYP, said Superintendent Paul Kadri. The percentage of 11th-graders who scored proficient on both the reading and math PSSA increased by several points, he said.
(BCCT 8/30/2007)

Board approves new principal for Everitt
NESHAMINY - Parents from Samuel Everitt Elementary School came to the Neshaminy school board Tuesday night asking for a new principal. Within an hour, they got one.
(BCCT 8/29/2007)

Chlorine tablets spark fire
Officials said a Waste Management crew realized their truck was on fire about 6:43 a.m. on Chilton Road in Middletown.
(BCCT 8/24/2007)

Don't trample on the daisies
A new program aims to protect Middletown parks’ native vegetation and wildlife habitats from recreation.
(BCCT 8/24/2007)

Town turns eye toward public sculpture
MIDDLETOWN - If it obtains a grant, the township will look for a sculptor to create a work representing the changing nature of life.
(BCCT 8/22/2007)

Council to consider hotel accommodations
MIDDLETOWN - The developer hopes her hotel, which would be the township's first, gets final approval next month.
(BCCT 8/20/2007)

Three honored for their life-saving actions
MIDDLETOWN - The emergency squad members were all off duty when they responded to help save the life of a 3-year-old girl who nearly drowned.
(BCCT 8/20/2007)

Renovation, construction on schedule
The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of summer 2009.
(BCCT 8/19/2007)

Global warming measure divides board
One board member wanted a subcommittee to explore possible costs and other
ramifications of signing on to the agreement; another was angry that the move wasn’t
approved.
(BCCT 8/17/2007)

Changes expand public meeting space possibilities
MIDDLETOWN - It's never going to be Carnegie Hall, but the large meeting room in the Middletown municipal center has some untapped potential, township officials believe.
(BCCT 8/15/2007)

New public works complex passes hurdle
MIDDLETOWN - The latest price estimate for the new public works complex is $3.15 million.
(BCCT 8/15/2007)

Students find peace in Sanctuary Room
Some teachers were initially skeptical, but those who used it said the crisis intervention was needed.
(BCCT 8/7/2007)

IT worker charged with stealing laptops from Neshaminy schools
A 27-year-old information technology technician allegedly stole more than $49,000 worth of computers from Neshaminy School District, according to police.
(BCCT 8/4/2007)

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