Regional Roundup: Residents Unprepared for Trash Collection Changes

See what news is happening in nearby towns by clicking on the headline to read the full article.

: Many Upper Southampton residents put their trash on the curb to be collected Tuesday morning not knowing that the township reduced trash collection days to happen only on Friday. and read more about the new collection on Upper Southampton patch.

today, and starting Tuesday, May 2, . Read more by clicking on the above links to visit Northampton Patch and Lower Southampton Patch, respectively.

: A Bensalem man, Albert M. Jannett, who robbed three Bucks County banks in February, including a TD Bank in Bensalem, was sentenced for 10 to 20 years. Read more about the robberies and the sentence on Bensalem Patch.

: Of the 59 poles being constructed or updated in Northampton, 12 are brand new steel poles in residential areas where there are no other towers of their kind. Many residents are opposed to the towers, and have voiced their concerns in the comments. Join the conversation on Northampton Patch.

: Nearly 50 candidates have applied for a new position as fire chief for Newtown Township, and of those applicants, roughly five will be selected for interviews. Read more about the position on Newtown Patch.

: In order to create more youth-oriented programming, the Warminster Library is seeking input from local teens. Children in grades 7 to 12  can complete an online survey to help the library. Get all of the details on Warminster Patch.