2022: Top 5 Stories On Northampton Township Patch

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —It was a time to celebrate in 2022. But that wasn't just for what the township accomplished —the cause for celebration was the township's 300th anniversary.

The township marked the official date at a township supervisors' meeting in December as officials were decked out in colonial garb and even had a cake with sparklers in honor of the big occasion.

Throughout the year, the township held 300th-anniversary festivities and had a special committee that was dedicated to planning the project of events.

The 300th anniversary capped a year's worth of stories featured on the Northampton Township's Patch for 2022. Those include a Wawa Superstore that was rejected by a judge after

Here's a look back at some of the top stories that made news in the past year:

Township Celebrates Its 300th Anniversary

The Northampton Township Supervisors recognized the township's 300th anniversary at its final meeting of the year by dressing in colonial garb, reading the original proclamation, then signing another one, and wheeling out a cake complete with sparklers.

No Wawa Superstore After Judge Ruling

Residents near a proposed Holland Road Wawa superstore had fought a zoning officer's decision allowing Wawa to sell gas. A Bucks judge agreed. Residents had voiced their disapproval of the proposed Wawa, as some made their thoughts clear at a 2021 meeting regarding the new location. A civil lawsuit was filed and a petition drive was launched.

Woman Killed By Friend In Holland Homicide

Over the summer, a 31-year-old woman was killed after being assaulted by her friend on Clark Court in Holland, the Northampton Township Police Department said. A Massachusetts man was charged with the crime.

Council Rock Approves Appointment Of New Superintendent

During a special meeting in June, the Council Rock School District approved a five-year contract with Andrew Sanko to become its new schools superintendent. Under the agreement, Sanko is being paid $220,000 a year to administer the 10,500-student school district.

Vehicle Thefts Plague Northampton Township

Over the past few months, Northampton Township police have been dealing with numerous vehicle thefts throughout the township, including several expensive cars. In mid-November, three vehicles (Rolls Royce, Bentley, and a Lamborghini) were stolen from an Oxford Drive residence in the township's Ivyland section.

Happy New Year! Patch looks forward to providing you with more news and features about your government, schools, businesses, politics, sports, law enforcement, and community interests in 2023. If you have any story ideas or news tips, please send to Local Editor Dino Ciliberti at dino.ciliberti@patch.com