News Archives January, 2008

News Archives
January, 2008

School-closing plan has parents fuming
The board agreed to focus on one option: closing an elementary and middle school and the district’s alternative school, which still left many parents concerned
(BCCT 1/31/2008)

Residents could see $265 hike
The board passed the preliminary budget along with a motion to try not to raise taxes beyond the Act 1 limit without the help of exceptions.
(BCCT 1/30/2008)

Study outlines options for closing schools
The board also asked for administrative and faculty feedback.
(BCCT 1/29/2008)

Township rehires grant applications writer
Hiring an engineering firm’s professional grant application writer last year paid for itself many times over, officials said.
(BCCT 1/28/2008)

Supervisors move ahead with recreation projects
Sand volleyball courts are becoming more popular and don’t require much maintenance, the parks and recreation director said.
(BCCT 1/26/2008)

He’s back … Fitzpatrick running
Though he never really went away — what with all the speculation he might try to regain the 8th District congressional seat he lost in 2006 — former Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick is officially back as a candidate for public office.
(BCCT 1/24/2008)

Township to borrow another $10M
Repaying the $10 million bond issue, which will pay for repaving roads, would require property tax increases in 2009 and 2010.
(BCCT 1/23/2008)

District to close modular rooms
Neshaminy’s business administrator recommended the closure of all but a few modular classrooms to save money.
(BCCT 1/23/2008)

Fitzpatrick to run for state House
The former congressman said he’s not afraid of another run against Patrick Murphy but wants another challenge. This time, he’ll face off with Chris King.
(BCCT 1/22/2008)

Farm owner wants legal costs covered
The township tried to condemn Josef Stone’s farm to preserve it for open space.
(BCCT 1/12/2008)

Difficult choices
If the Neshaminy school board saves money by shedding schools, it also should shed costly free health benefits.
(BCCT 1/10/2008)

Supervisors say no to age-restricted homes
The board voted down an amendment to rezone property near the Oxford Valley Mall.
(BCCT 1/10/2008)

Wardrobe change for undercover cop
Former Middletown Detective Daniel Baranoski replaces Joseph P. Falcone as a district judge.
(BCCT 1/9/2008)

Official: Hike taxes or close school
The board agreed to seriously look at closing district facilities to save money.
(BCCT 1/9/2008)

$13M ‘green’ library wins final OK
Officials said the library on the George School campus should be completed by 2009.
(BCCT 1/9/2008)

School offers peek at new classrooms
The two-story, 34-classroom wing marks the first phase of the $82 million high school renovation and construction project.
(BCCT 1/8/2008)

County OKs tax fees for Pennswood Village
The retirement community will pay $104,500 this year, $95,000 next year and $80,000 for the following 10 years.
(BCCT 1/3/2008)

King of hypocrites? Double talking
When you promise not to do something, you shouldn’t do it — especially after criticizing others.
(BCCT 1/2/2008)

Emergency drill documentary honored
The drill tried to recreate situations similar to what occurred during the Columbine High School shootings.
(BCCT 1/2/2008)

Employee wants shot at ownership
The man who wants to run the township owned country club is a familiar face there.
(BCCT 1/1/2008)

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