The spending plan would boost the tax rate by one mill and cost property owners an average of $45 more a year in taxes.
If adopted, the new ordinance would ban certain single-use plastics in the township beginning in 2024.
Xylazine, designed as a horse tranquilizer, is being used as a cutting agent for heroin and fentanyl used by humans.
Village Library of Wrightstown Announces its 2024 Meeting Schedule
The party posted wins in Newtown Township, Newtown Borough and Upper Makefield, while the Republicans won in Wrightstown.
Democrats win four seats, Republicans hold onto two seats in Tuesday's school board race, according to the unofficial results.
According to unofficial results, Democrats are ahead in five races, while Republicans lead in one.
Here's a look at the vote count in the Newtown area, including Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Upper Makefield and Wrightstown.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Jonathan Seamans is seeking election to the board in Region 2.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Natalya Khavulya is seeking election to the board in Region 1.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Joseph Hidalgo is seeking election to the board in Region 4.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Matthew Laskowski is seeking election to the board in Region 4.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Kimberly Winnick is seeking election to the board in Region 7.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Anne Horner is seeking election to the board in Region 7.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Ed Salamon is seeking re-election to the school board in Region 5.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Linda Stone is seeking election to the school board in Region 5.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Nicole Khan is seeking election to the school board in Region 9.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Ed Tate is seeking re-election to the school board in Region 2.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Tracey Osecki is seeking election to the school board in Region 1.
The Meyner Center will assist with the process of finding and hiring a manager to handle the day-to-day administration of the borough.
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Pennsylvania. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot in Newtown.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Andrea Ahern is running for Newtown Township Supervisor.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Debbie Verwoerd is running for Newtown Township Supervisor.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Betsy Hunt is running for Newtown Borough Council in Ward 2.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Phil Calabro is running for re-election to the board of supervisors.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Kris Bauman is running for Newtown Borough Council in Ward 1.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Sean Berry is running for a four-year seat on council in the first ward.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Elen Snyder is running for a seat on the board of supervisors.
The developer is seeking 39.4 percent impervious coverage where 30 percent is the maximum allowed under the ordinance.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Julia Woldorf is running for one of two council seats in ward two.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Bernie Sauer is running for one of two council seats in ward two.
Even with the increase, the township would still have one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the area.
Proposed spending plan would boost tax rates to pay for fire equipment, conversion of streetlights to LED fixtures.
Council will also hear a brief presentation on revised plans for the Steeple View project and vote on an extension of time.
Chairman Mark Craig and members Ted Schmidt, Rich Spadaccino, and Charles Machion resigned their positions a few days after council's vote.
Meet and greet will take place at Linton Hill Park in Newtown Borough on Sunday, October 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rainy, windy forecast for Saturday forces postponement of meet and greet.
Council approves shared use parking conditional use; the decision comes with 16 conditions requiring, among other things, a parking study.
Meet and greet event will take place this weekend at Patriots Park in Newtown Borough.
Developer is seeking to build a multistory, 245-unit apartment building on Lower Silver Lake Road.