School Bus Cameras, Smoke Shop Citations: Eastern Montco News
—Two smoke shops were cited for serving minors. Meanwhile, the safety of school children is stressed in Abington Township with cameras on buses.
These were some of the stories making news in Eastern Montgomery County this past week:
School Buses Now Armed With Cameras In Abington
The Abington Township School District is the latest in the Philadelphia region to have cameras on school buses. Earlier this year, to enhance student safety, the Abington Township School Board approved agreements with BusPatrol America and the Abington Township Police Department for the installation of stop-arm cameras on district school buses. ( Read More )
Two businesses have been cited for violations after the Hatboro Borough Police Department conducted tobacco compliance checks this week. Hatboro Police Chief Mark Ruegg said that on Oct. 18, the Hatboro Borough Police Department conducted tobacco compliance checks in conjunction with the Council of Southeast Pennsylvania. ( Read More )
Hatboro-Horsham High School Upgrades Progressing
The bathroom renovation project at Hatboro-Horsham High School is progressing. School officials reported on increases in capital projects, including $248,675 for the generator replacement project and $30,000 for the bathroom upgrades at the high school. ( Read More )
Worker Rescued From Elevator In Warminster
The Warminster Fire Department volunteer and career personnel responded to a local business for a stuck elevator Wednesday. Fire crews found a worker who had already been stuck for two hours. Crews worked to ensure the worker was safe and calm while they worked on a plan. ( Read More )
Hatboro Police Warn About 'Puffers'
Don't become a "Puffer." That's the warning the Hatboro Borough Police Department is giving to residents. So what's a "Puffer?" ( Read More )
