Politics & Government
Trailer Park Averted, Two Car Accidents in Wrighstown Top Local News
A look at the top headlines in Newtown from the past week.
Here's a look at the top news in Newtown this week:
Assisted Living Facility Under Construction at Durham and Eagle Roads
Many readers have been asking Newtown Patch what is being constructed at Durham and Eagle roads. The answer is an assisted living facility.
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Many residents, particularly those adjacent to the Swim Club, were pleased about the supervisors' vote to move forward on a townhome plan instead of a trailer park. But others said a bad precedent was set by allowing the developer to skirt the normal land development procedures.
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If State Rep. Steve Santarsiero's bill is passed, Pennsylvania would be the sixth state to close the loophole for background checks on long guns in private sales.
Police Respond to Two Car Accidents Tuesday in Wrightstown
Police responded to an accident at 4:40 Tuesday on Windy Bush and Pineville roads and then another around 6 p.m. on Durham Road.
Chef Francisco Argueta, owner of Florentino’s and Francisco’s on the River, is opening a third restaurant, which will be called Mamita's and will serve Latin food.
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