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August 13: State Rep. Meeting, Networking & Fires Under Investigation

Essential information about the day ahead in Newtown.

1. Local state Rep. Steve Santarsiero will be hosting a meeting with area business leaders to talk about a proposed bill, which would shift part of the local tax burden to an increase in state income and sales tax, as well as talk about incorrect unemployment compensation rates that many area businesses received.

2. Don't forget to vote in our . Today we ask:

3. The National Weather Service is predicting mostly sunny skies and a high temperature that will be just over 85 degrees.

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4. A will be held this morning starting at 7:30 a.m. at the in Newtown.

5. Around Patch: The Horsham fire chief said the fire at Montessori Children's House, as well as dumpster fires at Keith Valley Middle School are under investigation.

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