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GOP members took time to help out during Soldiers For Hope Community Packing Day on 5/3/08 at Council Rock HS South. Tom Manion, Scott Petri, Ed Farling, Ed Radlow and Pete Palestina shown in the photos. Event collected items to be shipped to troops serving in hostile areas. Notes of appreciation were written on banners to be shipped.
 Scott Petri writes note to troops. |
 Pete Palestina writes note to troops |
 Ed Farling and Ed Radlow write notes to troops |
 Pete Palestina with Congressional candidate Tom Manion and family. |
Early campaign 2008 activity at the Richboro Shop & Bag as our State Rep. Scott Petri and Republican Congressional candidate hopeful Tom Manion pose with Richboro resident Gail Hogeland after she signed their petitions.
Newly elected Auditor Jim Donahue was sworn in by District Judge William Benz prior to the January 7, 2008 Supervisors meeting. Army PFC Robert Dembowski, Jr. Killed in Iraq: It is with deep regret to find that Northampton Township has lost one of their own in the death of Robert Dembowski , Jr. who was killed in Iraq on May 24, 2007 just a short time after the Township Supervisors honored him with an Army flag placed in the display on May 23rd. For some photos and the special ceremony click here. For a slide/musical presentation of clips from the 5 year period click on the following link for the Armed Forces Medley http://animoto.com/play/UxmTTYgLi6ezdV5EDghdXg or the following for one with the musical Score of God Bless America http://animoto.com/play/5534c29dabf513ecc092ac3afe4de44b
Northampton Township Board of Supervisors Minutes Posted On-Line For your convenience and knowledge we have posted the minutes from our Township’s Board of Supervisors for the 3 years period ending with January 2008.
Click here to go to the appropriate page. For minutes after January 2008 visit the township’s website at www.northamptontownship.com .
Police – Citizens E-mail Alert Network Announced Anyone wishing to be part of the police departments newly introduced E-mail alert network can do so. For info click here or the sidebar link. BRAD’S SANDALMANIA
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At the 2/9/05 Supervisors meeting (left) the Supervisors kicked off and donated sandals. (right) Northampton GOP Chairman Gretel Bleich presented Brad’s mom Susan with a $100 check while Bernadette Heenan presented her with roses. Click on photo for larger version. |  |
<Young volunteers, such as these great kids, helped distribute literature in a blitz for Northampton District #7 on October 30, 2004. Also in the photo are Scott Petri’s campaign manager Larry Weinstein and District 7 Committeewoman Eileen Silver .
Volunteer efforts such as this help bring our candidates to victory.
FLAG DAY ACTIVITY PROMOTED BY TOWNSHIP JUNE 14, 2004
The Supervisors held a flag burning event for Flag Day at the Richboro firehouse located at Newtown-Richboro & Township Rds. from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Residents were encouraged to attend and bring their old and tattered flags to be properly burned at this event. Boyscout Troop #5 Churchville conducted the flag burning assisted by the Supervisors and veterans from the VFW Post #6493. Following a keynote address by Council Rock Supt. of Schools Mark Klein, the scouts burned the flags until the conclusion at 8:00 p.m.. To see photos click here.
Ballot Question to Save Open Space, Limit School Taxes Fails
When township voters went to the polls on April 27, 2004 they voted on a referendum asking if they want to approve a .15 Earned Income Tax increase aimed at the dual purpose of preserving open space and limiting future school tax increases. The question failed to pass by a narrow margin. The Board of Supervisors approved placing the question on the ballot in an attempt to prevent more houses from being built on the remaining open space. Of course, more houses will mean more children which will mean more school taxes to educate them. (Click here for info).
NORTHAMPTON PATRIOTS CEREMONY HELD APRIL 23rd, RETURNING TROOPS HONORED AT VARIOUS TIMES BY SUPERVISORS SINCE THEN.
The Township held a name recognition and flag planting ceremony on Wednesday April 23, 2003 at the Northampton Commons located at the intersection of routes 332 and 232, Richboro. The event included a placement of a military theme flag with an accompanying streamer of a Northampton resident who is serving in the Operation Iraqi Freedom campaign.
The flag was a military flag (Marines, Navy, Army, Air Force, etc.) of the service the honored person is enlisted in. The families of these proud men and woman accepted the flag as each was placed in the grounds area of the Commons. Decorated Vietnam War Hero and former Congressman Dave Christian was on hand to provide remarks.
For the story and photos on this event click here or on the sidebar link. Since that ceremony, some of our troops have 
returned home and special various ceremonies were held by the Supervisors welcoming them home. These photos can also be found at the story link.
Once returned, the Supervisors replaced the patriot’s military flag with a U.S. flag.
Supervisors Present Proclamation to Richboro Elementary and Middle School For Supporting Marine Troops
The Northampton Supervisors presented a proclamation to both the Richboro Elementary and Middle School students on February 21, 2003 in recognition of their efforts in sending “We Care Packages” to Marines stationed in the Middle East. For the story and photos click here.
Northampton Supervisors Defeat Bensalem for Goldberg Trophy in Bocce Final 
On December 29, 2002, Bensalem couldn’t hold off a surging Northampton in the finals for the coveted Mark E. Goldberg Memorial Bocce Trophy. The 2002 series had resumed at the Northampton court after Bensalem won the first of a best of three match, back in September at the Bensalem court.
Since then, both Bensalem and Northampton had scheduling difficulties in finishing the 2002 series prior to mid December. Under the rules, both townships needed to schedule a second round prior to the end of 2002. Northampton team captain Supervisor Pete Palestina explained that Northampton would forfeit the match if the game were not played in time and that Bensalem would retain the trophy they had been holding the last three years. Although finding a dry court was difficult, considering the rain and snow the past few weeks, in the spirit of getting the remaining games in on time, Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo contacted Palestina and offered to have indoor turf carpeting delivered to the Northampton Rec Center so that the two teams could play indoors. Palestina accepted and an impromptu bocce court was erected for the Sunday morning match. It was a stark contrast to last year when the final match was played outdoors on a frozen surface as hard as concrete, where the players wore gloves, overcoats and drank lots of hot coffee. Northampton won the first set, forcing a final rubber game to determine the ultimate winner of the best of three series. Normally, a third set, if necessary, is to take place at a neutral court. However, due to the lateness in the year, and in the spirit of good sportsmanship, Northampton and Bensalem agreed to finish the series right then and there, and the final volley began. In the final game Northampton shut out Bensalem 9-0. For their victory, and for the first time ever, Northampton gets to hold the Mark E. Goldberg Memorial Trophy, dedicated in his honor by Bensalem solicitor Joe Pizzo who was an associate and friend of Goldberg. Mark Goldberg, who passed away three years ago, had served for many years as solicitor for both Northampton and Bensalem. In addition to turning over the trophy to Northampton, Bensalem will have to do so at their own public meeting while wearing Northampton t-shirts. The date for the occasion has yet to be determined. After Northampton’s victory, Northampton team captain Pete Palestina said “I guess you could say that we had the home field advantage even though we played on Bensalem turf”. Palestina also added “this year was especially gratifying because our Northampton Republican Committee won the County Bocce Championship at the Children’s Cultural Center’s International Day celebration back in September where the Northampton GOP team beat 2001 champion Bensalem Township”. Although disappointed with the loss, Mayor DiGirolamo added “the games are fun and we couldn’t have lost to a better bunch of guys. Bensalem held the Goldberg trophy since the 1999 inaugural, so after three years of frustration they deserved to finally win”. Playing for Bensalem were: Mayor Joe DiGirolamo and Councilmen Joe Pilieri, Joe Bill Maddocks and Ed Kisselback. Playing for Northampton were: Supervisors Jim Kinney, Art Friedman, George Komelasky and Pete Palestina. MVP honors for the games on Sunday went to Northampton Supervisor Dr. Arthur Friedman who rolled several clutch balls. Northampton GOP Wins Bucks County Bocce Championship On September 29, 2002 – Comcast Makes Awards Presentation At the October 28th GOP Meeting.Unbelievable, but we did it. For the pictures and the story click here.
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP RECEIVES FIVE AWARDS – YOUR GOP SUPERVISORS – REACHING OUT COMMUNICATING TO RESIDENTS
Northampton Township was the recipient of five awards from the Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors. The annual contest recognizes townships that have successfully communicated programs and activities to citizens. Northampton Township was chosen as the second place winner in the “Miscellaneous Communications Media – Videos” category for two videos titled “Crystal Clear” and “The Dangers of Adults Supplying Alcohol to Minors” and the third place winner in the same category for its video “Buckle Up”. Northampton was also chosen as the third place winner in the “Annual Reports” category and the third place winner in the “Other Publications” category for its Parks and Recreation” brochure. All entries were judged on the usefulness of information presented and how well the information was communicated to township residents. Publications were also judged on their overall attractiveness and readability. Judges for the contest included the chairman of the association’s Publications-Public Relations Committee, a representative from the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services, and staff members of the Pennsylvania Township News, the association’s official monthly magazine. The Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors represents Pennsylvania’s 1,457 townships of the second class and is committed to preserving and strengthening township government and securing greater visibility and involvement for townships in the state and federal political arenas. Townships of the Second Class represent more residents – 5.1 million Pennsylvanian’s – than any other type of political subdivision in the Commonwealth. 
Holding the awards on February 27, 2002 at the Northampton Township meeting room are left to right: sitting: Supervisors George Komelasky, James Kinney, Arthur Friedman and standing: Supervisors Pete Palestina and John Long. Click on the photo to view the larger version. SUPERVISORS DEDICATE NEW RECREATION CENTER OCTOBER 5, 2001 
Northampton Supervisors dedicated the newly renovated recreation center located on
Newtown-Richboro Rd. on October 5, 2001. Hundreds of people attended and a great time was had by all. Children enjoyed kiddie games and snacks and beverages along with entertainment were provided free of charge. Supervisor Pete Palestina gave the dedication speech which was followed by the ribbon cutting. To read the dedication speech click on the sidebar link or click here. (N.B. click on any thumbnail photo to view the larger version) 
SUPERVISORS AND GOP DONATE TIME FOR BOCCE DEMONSTRATION AT THE CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL DAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 Your Northampton Supervisors and GOP Committee helped out at the Children’s International Cultural Day celebration at the Grange Fair on September 30th by putting on a bocce demonstration. Shown at left is Team GOP’s Vince Deon showing his style for the kids and other observers. For the story, scores and more photos click on the sidebar link or click here. NORTHAMPTON MUNICIPAL PARK GROUNDBREAKING JULY 31, 2001 
Northampton Supervisors hosted a groundbreaking ceremony July 31st for the first phase of the new 89 acre municipal park. The ceremony was held at New & Hatboro Rds. Often referred to as the NAWC Park, the land was once owned by the Navy, serving as a flight path to the former Naval Air Warfare Center in Warminster. The first phase, already underway, includes reforestation plus walking and biking trails. Also the township will build ballfields on about 15 acres of adjoining property occupied by the Welch Elementary School. The Supervisors, with the assistance of Congressman Jim Greenwood and the County Commissioners were able to obtain the land at no cost for the purposes of active and passive 
 During the Summer of 2001, Northampton Supervisors met with residents in the Pulinski Road area to address traffic concerns and other issues. The Supervisors demonstrated a traffic speed board on loan from Warrington which they hope to acquire for use throughout the township. They also promised to follow through on other suggestions posed by the residents. A police detail led by Lt. Neil Clark were on hand to chat and answer questions. Since that visit, the Township has implemented the suggestions and now have the speed board. |
 In June 2001 the Supervisors dedicated the new Northampton Rescue Squad building which will be the new headquarters for the TriHampton Rescue Squad. The new facility will add to and improve the health, safety and welfare of Northampton residents. The new facility is located on Township Rd., Richboro. |
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