The event benefits the restoration efforts of the Southampton Railroad Station Society.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
The Southampton Railroad Station Society's third annual Holiday Railfest will be held this Saturday at the North and Southampton Reformed Church. The event lasts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature displays and exhibits by various railroad-related groups, including a model of the infamous 1921 Bryn Athyn train wreck. The Southampton Fire Company will also have some equipment on display at the event. Vendors selling items such as toy and model trains, locomotive-based artwork and many other fascinating gift ideas for any railroad enthusiast will also be present. Little ones who attend can have their face painted or take a ride with Santa on a replica steam train. Tickets are $5; children under the age of 12 are free but must be …
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A local group hoping to convert a portion of the former SEPTA Newtown rail line to a greenway are working towards forming a non-profit.
Recently, members of Build Our Trail gathered to discuss laying the groundwork for turning their group into a non-profit organization. Build Our Trail is focused on converting a portion of the former SEPTA Newtown Rail Line in to a multi-use trail. Last month, representatives of the group appeared before the Northampton Township Board of Supervisors, seeking the support of the board in their endeavor. However, after hearing from a few member of the community who were opposed to the idea, the board decided to table the discussion for a later date. "They didn't say no, as much as they said we'll talk about it later," said Tom Hibbs, as he led the meeting. Hibbs said the group was committed as ever to advancing its mission, and the first …
Getting ready for development.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Tom Sofield
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Then & Now: Southampton Station
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Tom Sofield
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Stop The Newtown Trail
8:28 pm on Saturday, April 13, 2013
The Build Our Trail group has allegedly achieved nonprofit status. However this is probably false and a complete lying fabrication, given the absence of announcements in newspapers as required by state law, as well as a quick check of the Commonwealth's business registry, which indicates that no such group has been incorporated (nonprofit or otherwise) as of yet. The proof exists at … more ›