What happened on Monday, 14 August 2023
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Circay Entertainment seeks approval for a four-day circus at Oxford Valley Mall in August
Gary Community School Corp, School Boards, Indiana
Public speakers at the Aug. 14 meeting urged the board to improve transparency and minutes posting, asked for curriculum emphasis on African and African-American history, raised facilities concerns and sought resolution of a student's grievance they said remains unresolved.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township presents commendations to detectives for successful prosecution in Wilson homicide case.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The Board authorized purchase of a FieldPro 640 infield groomer for $32,631 to maintain township baseball/softball fields; staff said the item was budgeted and will increase maintenance efficiency.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Officers from Middletown, Falls Township, and Trenton recognized for recovering 21 stolen firearms
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown campers donate funds to support families through Ronald McDonald House Camp.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Police department expands resource officer program with a third officer in Neshaminy District.
Gary Community School Corp, School Boards, Indiana
The district's finance report showed an education fund balance of about $12,000,000 in July, noted that operations fund cash is lower (about 21% of budget remaining), highlighted roughly $1.5 million in transportation bills received in June and scheduled two budget hearings in September and October ahead of an October vote.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown authorized consortium fuel contracts for 2023‑24, selecting Petroleum Traders for unleaded gasoline, Riggins Inc. for diesel and Wilson for heating fuel, with estimated purchase amounts discussed for budget planning.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown’s Board approved the consent agenda without public comment by unanimous voice vote; items included routine administrative approvals listed in the meeting packet.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board votes to permit Cirque Entertainment's circus event at Oxford Valley Mall from August 17-20
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Tyler Stanley and Robert Anselmi officially join Middletown Township Police Department after swearing-in ceremony.
Gary Community School Corp, School Boards, Indiana
Interim IT director Vincent White presented a preliminary Crown Castle proposal to install cell towers on district property at two sites, offering $17,400 per year per site with a 3% annual increase and a potential 50-year lease; no contract has been signed and the board asked follow-up questions about siting and coverage.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Staff introduced the concept of a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) policy to reduce congestion, increase transit use and cut emissions; board members expressed conceptual support and staff will pursue grant assistance and further development toward possible late‑2024 adoption.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township approves $180,000 funding for school resource officers in Neshaminy District.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown officially welcomes firefighters Riley Collins and Darryl Martin along with officers Robert Anselmi and Tyler Stanley.
Gary Community School Corp, School Boards, Indiana
The Gary Community School Corporation Board voted to adopt a resolution formalizing district bylaws and policies as published on the corporation website, rescinding prior bylaws and signaling the end of an extended state takeover period; the resolution passed by roll call.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown’s board voted to award the Community Development Block Grant project for ADA curb ramps in Cobalt Ridge to NJS Concrete LLC for $278,685 (base bid plus alternate), with staff to request additional county funds to cover the excess over the county award.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township granted conditional use approval for a four‑day temporary circus at Oxford Valley Mall (2300 Lincoln Highway) to be held Aug. 17–20, 2023, following testimony from the applicant on logistics, permits and escrow to cover emergency services.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown authorized spending $26,660 to hire Cohen Law Group for franchise fee audits, negotiations and a PEG needs assessment ahead of Comcast and Verizon franchise renewals.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The Board authorized resolution 23‑18 R to allow Middletown Police to provide a third School Resource Officer (SRO) to the Neshaminy School District; the district’s compensation increases were discussed (town estimates the district will pay about one‑third of officer costs).
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township opened its Aug. 14 Board meeting with ceremonial swearing‑ins for newly hired firefighters and police officers and a series of commendations recognizing officers who responded to a May 30 gun‑store burglary and investigators in a 2020 homicide case.