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🌱 Patch AM: West Moreland Avenue Bridge To Open Ahead Of Schedule

And on the Hatboro Patch calendar - Fall Barn Sale Weekend!!!

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Hello again Hatboro! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • West Moreland Avenue Bridge nears early reopening for Hatboro drivers
  • Hatboro-Horsham schools earn A- in new statewide Niche rankings
  • Could you be among the victims in Hatboro's $850K bad-check case?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Barn Sale Weekend!!! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. West Moreland Avenue Bridge To Open Ahead Of Schedule (patch.com) — Drivers in Hatboro can look forward to the West Moreland Avenue Bridge reopening in early November, with the project running about 14 months ahead of schedule. Borough officials note that final tasks like paving, striping, rail installation, and cleanup are underway, though late-season weather could still cause minor delays.
   

2. Hatboro-Horsham Receives 'A-' School District Ranking (patch.com) — Families in Hatboro and Horsham can see how their local schools stack up, as Hatboro-Horsham School District earned an overall A- in Niche's 2027 rankings. The district scored especially well in academics and college prep, with solid marks for activities and staff, while food and facilities were noted as areas needing improvement.
   

3. Hatboro woman accused of writing $850K in bad checks; more victims sought (6abc.com) — Hatboro residents are being urged to contact borough detectives if they suspect they were defrauded by a local woman accused of writing more than $850,000 in bad checks, many to relatives. Police say the investigation began after Hatboro Federal Savings noticed bounced checks, and they now fear additional community victims, especially given the suspect's past ownership of small businesses in Hatboro and Bucks County.
   

4. These 46 Montco Businesses Targeted In Countywide THC Crackdown: DA (dailyvoice.com) — Montgomery County prosecutors have charged 45 businesses, including Hatboro Smoke Shop on South York Road, with felony counts tied to allegedly selling illegal THC products like high‑dose gummies and vapes. The DA says the crackdown follows earlier warnings to remove unlawful items, and preliminary hearings for all defendants are set for November in county court.
   

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Ok Hatboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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