DAY OF RECKONING BECKONS...

SEPTA announced the hearing schedule for the FY 2005 Operating Budget, which would take effect on July 1:

• Monday, May 10: Council Chambers, Media Courthouse, 201 W Front St
  
• Tuesday, May 11: Montgomery County Human Services Center, 1430 DeKalb St, Norristown
  
• Wednesday, May 12: West Chester Municipal Building, 401 E Gay St
  
• Thursday, May 13: Community Room, Bucks County Court House, Main St/Court St, Doylestown
  
• Thursday, May 20: Convention Center, Rm 204 (12 St/Arch St)

Hearings will begin at 5:00pm at all locations, with an additional morning session at the Convention Center starting at 11:00am. The budget itself is due to be released on the web site later this week.

An additional round of hearings will focus on potential fare hikes and service cuts.