Saturday, June 9, 2012
A look at the top stories that made headlines this week in Newtown.
Here's our countdown of the top five stories in Newtown this week: 5. Trio Arrested for 12 Daytime Burglaries in Central Bucks Area Warminster police on Tuesday arrested a Doylestown woman and two Jamison men, charging them with several counts of burglary and related offenses. Newtown Township police assisted in the investigation. 4. Developer Releases Sketch of New Proposal for Former Acme Site Developers of The Promenade have released a sketch of the mixed-use project slated for the former Acme site on Sycamore Street. The Newtown Township Planning Commission this week voted to recommend that the township Board of Supervisors approve a revised application for the project. The supervisors will consider the application at its next meeting …
Saturday, May 26, 2012
A look at the top stories that made headlines in Newtown this past week.
5. First Fourth Fireworks in Question Due to Lack of Funding Newtown's First Fourth celebration, which will be held July 7, may not feature the usual fireworks display, organizers say. 4. Memorial Service Honors Bucks County's Fallen Officers A Memorial Service was held Monday at St. Andrew's in remembrance of the 12 Bucks County officers who were killed while protecting their communities. 3. Couple Raises $50,000 For Playground in Memory of Son Newtown Township residents Natalie and Jason Cohen have raised $50,000 to put towards a playground at Veteran’s Park in memory of their son, Noah. 2. Effort to Redevelop Dormant Acme Site 'Moving Again' Developers of The Promenade, the mixed-use development slated for the old Acme site on …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
A look at the top stories that made headlines this week in Newtown.
Here's our countdown of the top stories that made headlines this week in Newtown: 5. Patch Picks Mother’s Day Contest Winner: Congratulations to Lauren, the winner of our Mother’s Day Contest and $500. Patch created the contest as a way to allow users an outlet to talk about their moms and have a chance to win some money. 4. Movies in the Park to Return in June: Movies in the Park, the popular outdoor film series, will be back this year. According to organizers, the evening movies will be screened at Linton Memorial Park Wednesdays starting June 20. 3. Food Fighters Will Walk at Graduation: Six senior students who were cited by Newtown Township police for their involvement in a food fight at Council Rock North will participate in the …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
A look at the top stories that made headlines this past week in Newtown.
5. Borough Celebrates 28 Years as a 'Tree City': Residents, students and community leaders gathered Friday in Newtown Borough for the annual Arbor Day celebration. 4. Chapman Wins GOP Primary for State Representative: Anne Chapman prevailed over Helen Bosley in Tuesday's primary election and will face Democrat Steve Santarsiero in November. 3. Date for Genuardi's to Giant Conversion Not Set: Christopher Brand, a spokesman for Giant, said the supermarket chain has not finalized a date for the store to change hands. "We do not know when the final regulatory approval decision will come," Brand said. 2. Township Hires New Manager: The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday unanimously approved hiring Kurt Ferguson as the new …
Saturday, April 14, 2012
A look at the top stories that made headlines this past week in Newtown.
Here's our recap of last week's top news in Newtown. 5. Council Rock Board Approves Several Construction Items The Council Rock School Board voted for updates and renovations to multiple district facilities in Thursday night's meeting. 4. Newtown Corp. Looking to Break Ties With Borough Formed 11 years ago, the Newtown Corporation was initially created to serve the interests of both the township and borough. But now the organization is looking to break its ties with Newtown Borough. 3. Meeting Scheduled on Centre Ave Bridge Project The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 19 at First National Bank on Centre Ave and will offer an update on the status of the controversial bridge restoration project. 2. Renovations Begin at Future Corner…
Saturday, April 7, 2012
A look at the top stories that made headlines this week in Newtown.
5. Local Studio to Dance for a Cure Debra Sparks Dance Works is hosting the second annual Dance for a Cure on April 14 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and benefits the American Cancer Society. 4. Effort to Save Barn and Maze Continues There's a new fundraiser in the effort to save the Barn and Maze Playground at Tyler State Park. Newtown Township Supervisor Rob Ciervo, who has been working with the park to raise money to rebuild the play area, said benches are being sold to support the fundraising effort. 3. New Borough Website to go Live by May 1 Newtown Borough will have an new online look come May 1 at the latest, Mayor Dennis O’Brien announced Wednesday. 2. McDonald's Withdraws Current Application for Newtown …
Saturday, March 17, 2012
A look at the top stories that made headlines this week in Newtown.
5. Local Girl Scouts Celebrate Organization's Centennial: Local Girl Scouts held an event Sunday at Council Rock High School South to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary. The event allowed the girls to earn a Bucks County scouting patch. 4. Therapy Dogs Help Council Rock Students Learn: Council Rock School District students have been working with therapy dog teams, which are believed to build student motivation, enhance focus and increase on-task behaviors. 3. New Borough Council Member Sworn In: Charles Machion replaces Gerard O’Malley, who resigned from Newtown Borough Council last month. 2. Baseball Organization Permitted To Use Veterans Park: The Council Rock Newtown Athletic Association has received permission from …
Saturday, March 10, 2012
A look at the top stories that made headlines this week in Newtown.
5. Green Parrot To Host Irish Festival The Green Parrot is hosting the Newtown Irish Festival March 16 and 17. The party will kick off at noon on Friday, March 16 and will continue through Saturday, March 17. 4. Annual Egg Hunt Set For March 31 The Newtown Business Association is holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 31 at 9 a.m. sharp. The hunt will be held at Pickering Manor Field. 3. Police: Intoxicated Man Fell Asleep at Dunkin Donuts Newtown Township police charged a 21-year-old man with public drunkenness after he fell asleep at Dunkin Donuts early Sunday morning. 2. Tuition At BCCC Going Up This Fall The Bucks County Community College’s Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a tuition increase of $6 per credit for county …
Saturday, March 3, 2012
A countdown of the top five stories that made headlines this week in Newtown.
Here's our countdown of the top five stories that made headlines this week in Newtown: 5. Winner: Best Bank We received a record-breaking number of votes for this week's Best Of Newtown poll asking readers about their favorite bank in town. The winner, with a whopping 11,928 votes, was First National Bank and Trust Company of Newtown. 4. Township Seeking Candidates For Fire Chief Newtown Township is seeking candidates for a fire chief position that it hopes will unite its hybrid system of both paid staff and volunteer firefighters. 3. Newtown Theatre Launches Campaign For Digital Projector The Newtown Theatre, built in 1831, has a year to raise the $100,000 needed to replace its 64-year-old 35mm film projector. According to a press …
Saturday, February 18, 2012
A countdown of the top five stories that made headlines this week in Newtown.
Here's our countdown of the top five stories that made headlines this week in Newtown: 5. Stocking Works II Hearing Postponed; Will Resume In March A conditional use hearing for the Stocking Works II proposal, now known as Steeple View, has been postponed from later this month until Tuesday, March 27. 4. Will Veterans Park Fields Be Ready For Spring? Council Rock Newtown Athletic Association said it would foot the bill for $7,000 worth of improvements at Veterans Park if it means the fields can be used this spring. But township officials say an ongoing issue with the contractor regarding the condition of the grass must be dealt with properly so the township is protected from any future liability. 3. Valet Parking To Return In March An …
