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Northampton Township

Northampton Township Complex
55 Township Road
Richboro, PA 18954

Phone: (215) 357-6800
Fax: (215) 357-1251

Police Department

Northampton Township Police
50 Township Road
Richboro, PA 18954

Emergency: 911
Need a Police Officer? (Non-Emergency): (215) 357-8700
Business Only: (215) 322-6111

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April 23, 2008

The mothers of Marine Corporal William O'Hara and Marine Lance Corporal William Parks, place their son's flags on the display.

The parents Rita & William and fiancee Christina of Marine Corporal William O'Hara, along with the Mother, Michele of Lance Corporal William Parks, and his fiancee Kayleen, stand with the Marine Corps League Patriot Detachment welcoming committee and Chairman, George Komelasky.

February 13, 2008

Mr. Komelasky presents a flag to Cpl. Browning.

Mr. Komelasky thanks Cpl. Browning.

Members of the Marine Corps League's Welcome Home Committee and Northampton Township's Chairman, George Komelasky, are welcoming home Lance Corporal, James Browning. Also with him is his mother, Pat and his fiancee, Colleen.

December 19, 2007

Joanne, Scott's mother, places her son's flag in the display.

Army Captain Michael Schanne receives his flag from his parents, Joanne & Mike and his brother Patrick.

December 12, 2007

Marlene Pinciotti returned the Army flag to her son, Sgt. Michael Pinciotti. Also standing with him is his fiancee, Kristen along with Scott Petri and Marine Corps League Detachment members John Heenan, Bob Hood and Harry Niemann.

November 14, 2007

Mr. Palestina presented the Navy flag to Andrew's mother Donna, who then presented it to her son.

Since Michael was not able to attend the meetings, his mother Shirley was presented the flag by Mr. Palestina on her son's behalf.

October 25, 2007

Richardson Family along with Mr. Palestina put a flag in the display for Corey Richardson, who was recently deployed to Iraq.

Stephen Messenger being welcomed home along with his family and Mr. Palestina

September 5, 2007

Mr. Palestina congratulates Lance Corporal William O'Hara after receiving his flag.

Pat Browning (mother of PFC James Browning) and Larry Potts (father of Lance Corporal Michael Potts) placing their sons Marine flags along with Mr. Palestina.

August 8, 2007

The Marine Corps League Patriot Detachment representing Marine Joel Hight, take the USMC flag from the display and replace it with a US flag.

William Aschinger's parents, Sandy and Bill, place the USMC flag in the display for a second time.

July 11, 2007

Marine Corps flag returned to USMC Corporal William Aschinger. He is standing with his mom, Sandy and his dad, Bill.

Navy flag is returned to Ensign Kelly Finn, care of mom Debbie and dad Bruce.

June 27, 2007

Mr. Palestina welcomes home Navy Master at Arms Stephen Emerson and returned his Navy flag. Stephen, shown here with his mother Harriette, father Robert and sister Julie, is currently on leave and just came back from Iraq.

June 13, 2007

Mr. Palestina presents Margaret and Jim Bodkin with their son, Michael Bodkin's, flag for the 2nd time.Lt. Col. Michael Bodkin has been in Iraq a couple times. He is now at 29 Palms, CA and asked that Mom and Dad come to get his flag back.

Donna and Mike Hughes accect a flag on their son, Navy Petty Officer Andrew Hughes', behalf.

Mr. Kinney asks Maureen McKenna to give this flag back to her son. Army Sgt. Tom McKenna was discharged in late 2003 and now lives in Bristol.

Mr. Kinney asks Joan Weiss to give this flag back to her son. Army Sgt. Saul Weiss now lives in Levittown and was wounded while in Iraq.

May 23, 2007

Mr. Kinney presents Major Hunt's flag to Mike Burger. Major Hunt is currently assigned to the Pentagon and his family moved to North Carolina two years ago.

Mr. Long presents Captain Sproesser's flag to Mr. Albano. Tony Albano is standing in for Army Captain Eric Sproesser. Eric now lives in Maple Shade, NJ and after separation from Army active duty, he enrolled in the NJ National Gaurd and will be attending Airbourne School at Ft. Benning, GA.

Mr. Komelasky presents Master Sgt. Capinas's flag to his mother, June. June Capinas is representing her son, Air Force Master Sgt. Paul Capinas. Paul was in Iraq in May 2003 and returned home in June 2004. He's been serving in Guam the last 3 years.

Mr. Deon presents Shawn's flag to Mrs. Heenan. Bernadette Heenan is representing Air Force Staff Sgt. Shawn Meyer. Shawn now lives in Bedminster and is doing well adjusting to his new life and is working very hard to finish his engineering degree.

Frank Young Jr.'s Army flag had previously been placed in his honor in the Township's display at the public meeting of March 22, 2006. At the November 8th meeting Supervisor Pete Palestina presented Young Jr.with his Army flag after replacing it in the display with an American flag.

At the Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, October 25th, Supervisor Pete Palestina (far left) stands with three Northampton soldiers (center) who served in Iraq. From left to right are PFC Matthew Devlin, PFC Michael Potts and Sgt. Michael Pinciotti. Devlin and Potts were presented their respective military flags now that they are stationed back in the United States. Pinciotti, on a 20-day leave at the time, will receive his flag when his second tour in Iraq is over.

A Flag is placed on display on behalf of Army Lt. Schanne. Pete Palestina presenting the flag to Lt. Schannes mother, Joanne, father Mike and brother, 5 year old Patrick.

Pictured(L-R) in the photo are welcoming committee Marine Corps League Patriot Detachment officials Bob Hood Commandant Arthur Ruth, Mom Sheila, Dad Bob, Aunt, Brothers and SISters and Supervisor Pete Palestina.

Pete Palestina presents Air Force Lt. Col. Paulette Schank her Air Force flag after replacing it in the display stand with an American flag.

Air Force Lt. Col. Paulette Schank presents Pete Palestina and the Board of Supervisors with a flag flown over Iraqi soil to be used by the Township.

Military flags are placed in the display for two soldiers currently serving in Iraq: Marine Lance Corporal William Aschinger and Army Specialist Mike Pinciotti. Pictured are Marlene Spaddacino, mother of Mike Pinciotti, escorted by Chairman George Komelasky; and Sandy Aschinger, mother of William Aschinger, escorted by Supervisor Pete Palestina.

Pete Palestina thanks the soldiers for their service to our country and welcomes them home.

Chief Warrant Officer Chris Millevoi presents Pete Palestina with a proclamation from his unit as well as a folded U.S. flag that was flown over Iraqi soil by the unit. Others standing are family members of all 3 soldiers.