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What's up Newtown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Four standout Bucks alumni honored at Newtown campus ceremony
  • What would Council Rock's bus depot purchase mean for Newtown Borough?
  • See which Newtown Little Leaguers were honored at the State Capitol

Also on today's calendar: GMF Online Auction and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds breaking, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 86, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Distinguished Alumni Honored By Bucks County Community College (patch.com) — Newtown residents can take pride in Bucks County Community College's recent Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony at historic Tyler Hall on the Newtown campus, where four graduates were honored for service, professional success, and creative accomplishments. The recognitions highlight deep ties between the college and communities across Bucks County, from public service and education to filmmaking and local economic revitalization.
   

2. Council Rock Moves Forward With Purchase Of Newtown Borough Bus Depot (patch.com) — Council Rock School District is moving ahead with buying the long-used bus depot at 470 South State Street in Newtown Borough, a key hub for student transportation. Officials say owning the site could secure bus operations long-term and potentially save money, while a 60–70 day environmental due diligence window still allows the district to renegotiate or walk away.
   

3. Council Rock-Newtown Little League Team Recognized In Harrisburg (patch.com) — Newtown families can cheer on the Council Rock Newtown 9–11 Little League team, which was honored in Harrisburg after a standout season that included state and Mid-Atlantic titles. State Rep. Perry Warren recognized the players and coaches for representing Newtown and Pennsylvania with resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship during their deep tournament run.
   

4. Best private high schools in Pennsylvania (erienewsnow.com) — A new statewide ranking of Pennsylvania's best private high schools includes a campus in Newtown, highlighting it for strong academics and small class sizes. The list, based on Niche's 2027 data, compares enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and overall performance, giving Newtown families another reference point when weighing local and regional school options.
   

5. EPAM Builds Market Data Infrastructure for EU Trading System (mychesco.com) — Newtown-based tech firm EPAM Systems has built key cloud infrastructure for EuroCTP, the European Union's new centralized market data system for stocks and ETFs. The project showcases EPAM's financial-technology expertise, using its TimeBase platform and low-latency tools to aggregate real-time trading data from about 130 European venues into a single, regulated feed.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Soroptimists offer cash grant to women seeking financial assistance for educational or training expenses —Gail F Johnson Read on Patch
  • Newtown Sewer Authority Land Sale: The 75-Day "Due Diligence" Clock Is Ticking! —John Mack Read on Patch
  • Looking for a landscaper to do a small protect.
    I really would like to have these trees out front trimmed to be spirals. They were way back when. I also would like some cleanup and mulch of the… (Nextdoor Roberts Ridge Park)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04844) - 43 Cambridge Lane in Newtown. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Bakery Clerk in Newtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newtown here.

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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