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🌱 Patch AM: Dunkin' Donuts Working On 'Bright Light' Issue In Hatboro

Happening soon: Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib on the Hatboro Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Hatboro neighbors push back against bright lights at new Dunkin
  • Why Hatboro can't step in to control neighborhood deer.
  • How Hatboro-Horsham's art program just earned statewide recognition.

Also on today's calendar: Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dunkin' Donuts Working On 'Bright Light' Issue In Hatboro (patch.com) — Neighbors in Hatboro say intense overnight lighting from the new Dunkin' Donuts on South York Road has been disrupting their homes, prompting multiple complaints to the borough. Hatboro officials report they are actively working with Dunkin' on the problem and related project issues, assuring residents that resolving the lighting remains a priority.
   

2. Deer Population Won't Be Controlled By Hatboro (patch.com) — Hatboro officials say the borough cannot directly control the growing deer population because wildlife management is handled by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and hunting is banned within borough limits. Residents worried about yard damage, safety, or deer control programs are being directed to contact the Game Commission for guidance and possible solutions.
   

3. Hatboro-Horsham School District Honored For Outstanding Visual Arts (patch.com) — Students in the Hatboro-Horsham School District are getting statewide recognition as the district is named an Outstanding Visual Arts Community by Pennsylvania's art educators. Local teachers highlight how strong K-12 art programs, mixed-grade classes, and dedicated staff help prepare Hatboro-area students for creative success well beyond the classroom.
   

4. Fire Prevention Events Planned In Eastern Montco (patch.com) — Fire departments across eastern Montgomery County, including the Borough of Hatboro, are hosting public events for National Fire Prevention Week focused on safe charging of lithium‑ion batteries in everyday devices. Residents can visit local stations, learn practical safety tips, and see how Hatboro's firefighters are working to prevent home and device-related fires.
   

5. Allegedly drunk female flips out on arresting officer with repeated violent physical attack, police say (theblaze.com) — Hatboro Police say a 23-year-old woman repeatedly kicked an officer while being arrested after a reported domestic disturbance at the Woodwinds condos, leading to multiple assault and disorderly conduct charges. The case, which drew online criticism of the $1,000 bail amount, highlights recent law enforcement activity and public safety concerns in the Hatboro community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Friends coming in from west coast want to try the best "Philly Cheesesteak" but do not want the Pats or Gino's.
    Verona and Silvio's have been suggested- any other suggestions? (Nextdoor Hatboro-Warminster)
  • If you have clearly instructed a co-worker to stop contacting you about non-work matters due to repeated, unwanted flirting that you expressly asked them to stop, and they continue to disregard your boundaries and personal space, how would you
    address the situation while avoiding escalation to HR? (Nextdoor Hatboro-Warminster)
  • Wawa, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Hatboro. Apply here.
  • Kids Empire posted a job opening for Park Assistant Manager in Warminster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hatboro here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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