Police Warn of 'Rock Blasting' in Newtown

Newtown Township Police alerted residents that rock blasting will be conducted in the Liseter Development along Goshen Road during the week of March 25.

However, the blasting could begin Friday, March 22, according to Newtown Police Chief Christopher Lunn.

Lunn sent an email alert to residents warning that if they hear explosives in the area of Goshen Road and Route 252, police are aware of the work being done.

The Liseter Development—owned by The Rouse Group and built by Toll Brothers—is being developed into luxury homes. The .

The company conducting the blasting, Rock Work Inc., has received all the required permits to do the blasting work, according to Lunn.