Broken Bridge Fixed, Police Chief Retiring Top Hatboro-Horsham News

HATBORO / HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —Hatboro's police chief will retire at the month's end. And a verdict is expected this week in the trial of the Horsham mother accused in the strangulation death of her 11-year-old son.

These were some of the stories making news in Hatboro and Horsham Township in the past week:

Warminster Road Bridge Reopening Wednesday

Hatboro officials have heard from PennDOT that the new bridge connecting with Upper Moreland Township is ready.

Trial Starts Monday For Horsham Mom Accused In Son's Death

Ruth Dirienzo-Whitehead faces first-degree and third-degree murder charges in the strangulation death of her 11-year-old son last April.

Gamburg's Furniture Property Future Up In The Air

Development plans for the retail landmark, which closed its doors permanently in November, have not been submitted to Hatboro officials.

Break Time Diner Holds Grand Opening In Warminster

The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner at its York Road location.

Hatboro Police Chief Retiring After 40 Years Of Service

Hatboro Police Chief James Gardner will be honored at the Borough Council's Feb. 26 meeting. He started as a dispatcher at age 18 in 1984.