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Galloway’s E-Verify Bill Voted out of Committee with ‘Bipartisan Support’

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 4, 2019

The following is a press release from the office of State Rep John Galloway (D- Bucks) State Rep. John Galloway, D-Bucks, today announced that the bill he co-sponsored with state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Berks/Lehigh (H.B. 1170), which would create the Construction Industry Employee Verification Act, was voted with overwhelming bipartisan support (23-1) out of the…

Bristol Fire Company Allocation Plan Tabled, Code Inspector Hired

Written by Jeff Bohen,

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen The Bristol Borough Council voted to table a planned allocations for four Bristol Fire Companies at Monday nights agenda meeting. Council President Ralph DiGuiseppe said the agenda item was tabled due to the numbers involving the actual dollar amounts of the funding being incorrect. The tabling of the agenda item,…

Bristol Borough Work Session Agenda for Monday June 3

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 3, 2019

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen Below is the Bristol Borough Council Work Session Meeting Agenda for Monday June 3, 2019. Meetings are held at the Bristol Borough Municipal Building located at 250 Pond Street. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Council work meetings are held the first Monday of every month unless otherwise noted. Council…

Local Food Pantry seeks Volunteers & Donations

Written by Jeff Bohen, May 30, 2019

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen The First United Methodist Church Food Pantry (FUMC) in Bristol Borough helps about 260 families a month with its food pantry. Its now asking the surrounding community for its help. The pantry, scheduled to be open three days a week, sometimes has to close its doors because we don’t…

Kelly’s Classroom Visits St. Mark School Photo Gallery

Written by Jeff Bohen, May 27, 2019

Digital Reporter: Jeff Bohen Last Tuesday Good Day Philly/Fox 29 Kelly’s Classroom featured The St. Mark School in a live a broadcast segment as part of a breakfast food drive to support the food pantry at Snyder-Girotti Elementary School. The following is a photo gallery capturing the joy of staff, students, and Mr Bob Kelly…

2019 Memorial Day Parade & Event Guide

Written by Jeff Bohen, May 26, 2019

Communities throughout Lower Bucks county will celebrate in the Memorial Day holiday this weekend in a number of ways. Below is a guide to the events for the area on Sunday and Monday, Bensalem click here for information on the activities in Bensalem Bristol Borough The Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post 382 will hold…

Angler Alert: 4th of July is a ‘Fish For Free Day’ in the Commonwealth

Written by Jeff Bohen, May 23, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen Fishing in your Independence Day plans? Sunday residents of Pennsylvania can fish for free as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is offering the second of its two Fish-for-Free Days Thursday. According to a release from the commission, license requirements will be waived, allowing anglers to fish within public…

Synder-Girotti Students Graduate from Borough Police D.A.R.E. Program

Written by Jeff Bohen,

Since the early 80’s The D.A.R.E. Program ( Drug Abuse Resistance Education) has been going into class rooms educating students about the dangers of smoking, illicit drugs, and alcohol. This week students form sixth grade class of Snyder Girotti Elementary School graduated from the Bristol Borough’s Police drug prevention efforts, according to a press release…

Police Blotter: Disorderly Citations for Juveniles, Saw Stolen & Warrant Arrest

Written by Jeff Bohen,

The following was provided by the Bristol Borough Police Department for time frame of May 10 to May 21, 2019. May 11 8:51 p.m., 400 block Lafayette St., three juveniles, two age 14, one age 15, all cited for ordinance violations. May 12 4:45 a.m., 800 block Jefferson Ave., male, age 29, Bristol, PA,…

And the Primary Winners Are…

Written by Jeff Bohen, May 22, 2019

The following is a breakdown of winners and losers on Tuesday based on unofficial results published by the Bucks County Board of Elections. Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen Tuesday’s primary election turnout, according to county officials was at or about “average” for a municipal election. The last time voter turnout surpassed the 20 percent mark,…