I have a number of articles on this topic bookmarked, so let’s review them, most recent going back, for those who want to keep up with all the developments.
All articles are from the phillyburbs.com site and by Theresa Katalinas so only title, and date are included.
“Cemetery deal is almost complete,” 11/09
Toll Brothers and the Department of Veterans Affairs have inked a $10.5 million agreement of sale for the VA's purchase of 200 acres of bucolic Upper Makefield land where a long-awaited cemetery would be built. Department of Justice approval is the only remaining hurdle before the VA takes title, according to Bill Tuerk, VA undersecretary for Memorial Affairs, who confirmed the VA signed a contract with the luxury homebuilder.
“Guardians lead the charge for veterans in Bucks County,” 11/09
A brief history and outline of a citizens group in favor of the veterans cemetery.
“Melsky’s value in question,” 11/06
This is an interesting discussion about the real estate deal with the school board for the cemetery land.
“Future of Melsky tract in limbo,” 11/02
Whether Toll Brothers can buy land owned by the Council Rock School District and build 90 homes on it is in the hands of a Bucks County judge.
“Deal for two schools riles residents,” 10/29
This article outlines some residents’ objections to the real estate deals relating to the veterans’ cemetery.
“Veterans cautious, hopeful on cemetery,” 10/24
Jubilation. Excitement. Trepidation. Uncertainty.
Those were some of the feelings that Bucks veterans and residents expressed Tuesday after hearing that Toll Brothers received the approvals necessary late Monday to sell a piece of Upper Makefield farmland to the Department of Veterans Affairs for construction of a national veterans cemetery.
“Bucks one vote away from cemetery,” 10/18
Municipal approval is needed for the Upper Makefield portion of the 90-home Melsky development, which will be situated on Stoopville Road and split evenly between both townships.
The Nov. 1 deadline approaches and the residents’ lawsuits continues.
“Supervisors OK Toll’s 45 homes,” 10/11
The Newtown Township supervisors voted 5-0 to grant preliminary and final land development approval for Toll Brothers to build 45 homes in connection with the 200-acre veterans cemetery. The vote marked the halfway point for Toll's contingencies before the builder would sell Upper Makefield farmland to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Also mentions a lawsuit filed by some residents.
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