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🌱 Patch AM: Newtown Firefighters, Garden Of Reflection Awarded State Grants

Coming up on the Newtown Patch calendar: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

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Hi there, Newtown! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New ladder truck and 9/11 memorial upgrades funded for Newtown area
  • Newtown Borough weighs future of noisy gas-powered leaf blowers
  • Have you received this fake payment robocall from Newtown's water company?

Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza and 25 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a shower in places, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newtown Firefighters, Garden Of Reflection Awarded State Grants (patch.com) — State lawmakers have secured nearly $1.1 million in Local Share Account funding, including $940,000 for a new ladder truck serving Newtown Township and Newtown Borough's firefighters. Another $200,000 will help upgrade accessibility, lighting, walkways, and stonework at the nearby Garden of Reflection 9/11 Memorial, preserving a key regional remembrance site for Bucks County residents.
   

• Could A Ban On Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Be In Newtown's Future? (patch.com) — Newtown Borough officials are beginning a public conversation on whether to regulate or eventually ban gas-powered leaf blowers, citing health, noise, and pollution concerns. Environmental advisors shared research and examples from other towns, while council members debated whether any future rules should target commercial users, individual homeowners, or start with education and community input.
   

• Newtown Artesian Water Co. Warns Customers Of Fraudulent Robocalls (patch.com subscription) — Newtown Artesian Water Company is warning local customers about fraudulent robocalls demanding payment through a fake 1-800 number and urging residents not to send any money or share financial details. If you've already paid, you're advised to immediately contact your bank, then file complaints with the FTC and FBI, and only use the utility's official 215-968-6781 number for questions.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm looking for a Generac contractor who can handle a whole-home generator install from start to finish.
    Here's the scope: • 26kW Generac Guardian on natural gas with a 200A automatic transfer switch • Pad, placement, and setback compliance • Gas… (Nextdoor Newtown Crossing)
  • Looking for a contractor to clean and seal Techo-Bloc pavers, approx.
    900 sq ft. Want SRW PSX penetrating sealer (natural, no-gloss finish). Joints already have polymeric sand. Hoping to get this done in the next week… (Nextdoor Newtown Crossing)
  • Trinity Health posted a job opening for Support Service Clerk, Richboro - Day Shift in Richboro. Apply here.
  • Wegmans Food Markets posted a job opening for Cashier in Morrisville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newtown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Langhorne

  • Bensalem, PA approved for new 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop (nj1015.com)
  • For Sale: 1930 Ford Model A in Langhorne, Pennsylvania (classiccars.com)
  • Get to know the UCDC researchers: John Mullin (uab.edu)

Yardley

  • Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Perry Warren Announce Almost $1,500,000 in Grants (pasenate.com)

Levittown

  • New Middletown Township Assistant Manager Appointed (patch.com)

Ok Newtown! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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