Top Five Stories of the Week: June 10 through 16

Here's a countdown of the top stories that made headlines this week in Newtown: 

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In a few weeks, McCaffrey's will be opening where Genuardi's is currently located. Employees are being hired for all departments.

4. 

Organizers of Newtown's annual Independence Day festivities are seeking parade participants for the July 7 event.

3. 

After a string of black bear sightings in the area, Newtown Township Police Chief Rick Pasqualini offered a few safety tips to residents.

2. 

The 554 Council Rock High School North graduates received diplomas during a Monday afternoon ceremony.

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Revised plans for a mixed-use development on the old Acme site were approved Wednesday by the township. The applicant said the abandoned building will likely come down in August.