Student Mourned, Special Town Hall: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — The Hatboro-Horsham school community mourned the loss of one of its students. Meanwhile, the Abington School District discussed the tax impact of its new middle school project that's on the May 20 primary election ballot.

This is a summary of some of the stories making news in eastern Montgomery County last week:

Tax Impact On New Abington Middle School

It's less than a month before voters in Abington Township and Rockledge Borough will go to the polls on whether a new middle school should be built. The Abington Township School District has unveiled the key benefits of the $285 million middle school proposal and what the tax impact would be for the residents of an average home assessment. (Read More)

Hatboro-Horsham School Community Mourns Student's Death

The Hatboro-Horsham School District is mourning the loss of one of its students. A fundraiser was launched by Kari Fullmer on behalf of Lisa Gotchev for the Killen Family and the passing Thursday of their 16-year-old son Ryan. (Read More)

Special Town Hall Meeting on Parking Set For Hatboro

Hatboro has announced a special Town Hall next month to address on-street parking regulations. With two apartment projects under construction on York Road, residents have complained that there will be no parking in the downtown district. (Read More)

Find Out What Makes Hatboro More Walkable Than Jenkintown

With the warmer weather, officials operating boroughs hope residents will walk the streets, browse businesses, and enjoy community offerings. Hatboro has brought back First Fridays to encourage such efforts, with the second one scheduled on May 2. (Read More)

What Are The Names Of 2 Dogs Named After Philly Area Police Officers?

Meet the newest recruits of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center: Ryan and Stevie. Ryan and Stevie were donated to the PVWDC by Integrity K9 Training and are named in honor of the late Hatboro K-9 Officer Ryan Allen and Warrington Police Officer Steve Plum. (Read More)