Crime & Safety

'Transient Theives' Target Newtown Cars, Mamita's Opens Top Local News

A look at the top headlines this week in Newtown.

Police say the Felony Lane Gang, which is from Florida, is likely targeting vehicles parked at Newtown area daycares, fitness centers or other places where mothers leave their purses.

School Board Approves $209.4M Preliminary Budget

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If the final budget is passed as drafted, the owner of an average assessed home in Council Rock would pay $55 more next year.

New Latin American Restaurant Opens

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Mamita's, to be located on Cambridge Lane next to Ota-Ya, serves traditional Latin American food and fresh margarita mixes.

Farmers Market to Celebrate Opening Day

The Wrightstown Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until Thanksgiving. Opening day activities include live music, free plants and monster bubble blowing for the kids.

Welcome Day is Sunday

Newtown's annual street fair will be held this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sycamore Street.


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