Newtown Supervisors To Oppose Variance For New Daycare, Medical Office

The developer is seeking 39.4 percent impervious coverage where 30 percent is the maximum allowed under the ordinance.

Election 2023: Democrat Julia Woldorf For Newtown Borough Council

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.

Election 2023: Republican Bernie Sauer For Newtown Borough Council

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.

Newtown Township Draft Budget Proposes 3 Mill Tax Increase In 2024

Even with the increase, the township would still have one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the area.

Draft 2024 Budget Proposes Tax Increase In Newtown Township

Proposed spending plan would boost tax rates to pay for fire equipment, conversion of streetlights to LED fixtures.

Newtown Borough Council Expected To Move Forward With Manager Search

Council will also hear a brief presentation on revised plans for the Steeple View project and vote on an extension of time.

Newtown Borough Planners Resign Over Steeple View Decision

Chairman Mark Craig and members Ted Schmidt, Rich Spadaccino, and Charles Machion​ resigned their positions a few days after council's vote.

Republicans For Newtown Council To Share Ideas, Discuss Key Issues

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.

Democratic Candidates Postpone Cider And Donuts Event In Newtown

Rainy, windy forecast for Saturday forces postponement of meet and greet.

Steeple View Project Clears Parking Hurdle In Newtown Borough

Council approves shared use parking conditional use; the decision comes with 16 conditions requiring, among other things, a parking study.

Democrats For Newtown Council To Talk Issues Over Cider And Donuts

Meet and greet event will take place this weekend at Patriots Park in Newtown Borough.

Newtown Township Supervisors To Hear KRE Validity Challenge

Developer is seeking to build a multistory, 245-unit apartment building on Lower Silver Lake Road.

Steeple View Conditional Use Decision Tabled In Newtown Borough

The borough council has scheduled a special meeting next week to render its decision.

Congressman Announces $14.9M For Delaware River Conservation Fund

The award includes 36 new or continuing conservation and restoration grants.

Newtown Sewer Authority Investigating Plans For Treatment Facility

The authority is again investigating the possibility of building its own wastewater treatment plant in the township.

Together For Council Rock Candidates Help "Stuff The Bus"

Candidates and their supporters assemble 57 backpacks chock full of school supplies for kids throughout the county.

Newtown Township Planners Raise Density Concerns With Apartment Plan

BET Investments is seeking to redevelop the Corners at Newtown Place with a 120-unit luxury apartment building.

Newtown Borough Council Opens Door To Hiring Borough Manager

Borough council votes unanimously to amend its ordinance to add the position of borough manager as an option.

Newtown Borough Council Hears Steeple View Shared Parking Request

Developer Allan Smith has asked the council for permission to use the Stocking Works office complex as shared parking with Steeple View.

Newtown Township Hires Firm To Explore Cost Of New Police Station

KCBA will be paid to study the existing building, consider the department’s needs and recommend the size and scope of a new facility.

Parking On The Agenda At Steeple View Hearing In Newtown Borough

In a unanimous vote, the planning commission is recommending denial of Steeple View's conditional use application.

Democrats For Newtown Council To Talk Issues Over Frozen Treats

Borough residents are invited to enjoy a frozen treat while meeting the Democratic candidates for Borough Council.

Are You Ready for #NewtownPA Zoning Armageddon?

Newtown Residents Are Very Concerned About Overdevelopment

Developer Moves To Disqualify Supervisor From Newtown Zoning Challenge

Land development attorneys representing KRE argued that John Mack has "no intension of applying the law" in the case.

Longtime Treasurer Resigning; Newtown Borough Considering Its Options

Council votes to advertise an ordinance that would include the hiring of a town manager as an option.

Multi-Story Apartment Building Proposed At Corners At Newtown Place

A developer is seeking a zoning amendment to build a 120-unit apartment building in the heart of the Sycamore Street corridor.

Bucks Lawmaker Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Assist Intermediate Units

The bill would permit IUs to own facilities, allowing them to own instructional space and use facilities they already have for instruction.

Developer Challenges Validity Of Zoning Ordinance In Newtown Township

The developer is arguing that the JMZO is deficient because it does not specifically include a B-11 Mid-Rise Apartment Use in its language.

Newtown Township Settles Wawa Litigation; Store Coming To The Bypass

The agreement will limit the number of gas dispensers and signage and add solar panels and EV charging stations.

Wawa Settlement, Capital Grille On The Agenda In Newtown Township

Tonight's Board of Supervisors meeting is packed with items, including a Wawa settlement and a liquor license decision for Capital Grille.

Newtown Borough Council Fills First Ward Council Vacancy

Three borough residents stepped forward to fill the six-month appointment.

Three Step Forward To Fill Open Seat On Newtown Borough Council

Councilors vote to accept the resignation of Amy Lustig; interview three candidates for council opening.

Newtown Zoning Board Continues Twining Bridge Road Appeal To July

DeLuca Construction is seeking four dimensional variances to subdivide a property on Twining Bridge Road into two lots.

Newtown Township In Settlement Talks Regarding Wawa Project

The supervisors have been meeting in executive session to draft a settlement agreement, according to township sources.

Democrats Running For Newtown Borough Council Host Coffee And Donuts

Candidates said they are looking forward to learning about borough issues from the public.

Pa. House Passes Warren's Gun Background-Check, Red-Flag Legislation

"We took two really big steps this week toward better protecting the public in the face of a growing gun violence epidemic,” said Warren.

Election 2023 Results: The Race For Council Rock School Board

All 12 candidates are moving onto November's general election in the race for six open seats on the school board.

Election Results: Leaders In The Council Rock School Board Race

Newtown voters will decide in Tuesday's primary election their nominees for the Council Rock School Board.

Democrats Announce Candidates For Newtown Borough Council

They are running with strong records of professional accomplishment and extensive experience in serving their community.

Election 2023: Polling Places In The Newtown Area

Here are the polling locations in the Newtown area. Polls will be open on Election Day (Tuesday, May 16) from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.