Politics & Government

Top 5: Trailer Park Proposed, Demolition of Abandoned Homes Underway

A look at the top five stories that made headlines in Newtown this week.

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

5. Township Parks and Rec Releases New Activities Catalog

The Newtown Township Parks and Recreation Department's Winter/Spring 2013 catalog is now available.

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4. Year in Review: 2012

A look at the top stories that made headlines in 2012.

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3. Council Rock Pledges to Keep Budget Within Act 1 Index

The Council Rock School Board on Thursday voted to keep taxes for the 2013-2014 school budget within 1.7 percent of last year.

2. Demolition of Abandoned Homes Begins

A string of abandoned and boarded-up houses at Durham and Eagle roads is being demolished in the coming weeks to make way for an assisted living complex. 

1. Plans for Newtown Trailer Park 'Full Steam Ahead'

County Builders has submitted a plan for a 56-pad mobile home park in Newtown Township.


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