Newtown Voters Guide: Who's On The Ballot And Where To Vote

The primary election is Tuesday, May 16 in Pennsylvania. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot in the Newtown area.

Barry Running For Newtown Borough Council In Ward 1

Barry said he will focus on improving public safety and fiscal management if elected to borough council.

Council Rock School Board Primary Election: Stephen Nowmos, Region 9

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on the issues. Republican Stephen Nowmos shares his ideas.

Council Rock School Board Primary Election: Joe Hidalgo, Region 4

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on the issues. Republican Joe Hidalgo shares his ideas.

Council Rock School Board Primary Election: Jonathan Seamans, Region 2

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on the issues. Republican Jonathan Seamans shares ideas.

Council Rock School Board Primary Election: Edward Tate, Region 2

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on the issues. Incumbent Democrat Edward Tate shares his ideas.

Councilor Resigns; Newtown Borough Launches Search For Replacement

Amy Lustig, who was elected in 2021, is stepping down due to a change in work status. She submitted her resignation effective May 10.

Newtown Township, Newtown Borough Supporting Sterling Tax Amendment

Bucks County is losing millions of dollars to Philadelphia's city tax, State Sen. Frank Farry said.

Council Rock School Board Primary: Matthew Laskowski, Region 4

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on the issues. Democrat Matthew Laskowski shares his ideas.

Fate Of Fire-Damaged Newtown Building Tied Up In Court: Officials

Unfortunately there aren’t many answers, said Council President Tara Grunde-McLaughlin​ of the property, which is tied up in court.

Betsy Hunt Running For Newtown Borough Council In Ward 2

Experienced businesswoman and realtor is seeking her first elected office in Newtown Borough.

Council Rock School Board Primary Election: Kimberly Winnick, Region 7

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on the issues. Democrat Kimberly Winnick shares her ideas.

Council Rock School Board Primary Election: Anne Horner, Region 7

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on the issues. Republican Anne Horner shares her ideas.

Newtown Township Considering Move To LED Streetlighting

Supervisors vote to enter design phase of project that could see the replacement of the township's lights with LED fixtures.

Council Rock School Board Primary Election: Ed Salamon, Region 5

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on the issues. Republican Ed Salamon shares his ideas.

Newtown Borough Expected To Grant Extension To Steeple View Project

The project has some weighty issues to overcome to secure revised preliminary and final land development approval from the borough.

Council Rock School Board Primary Election: Natalya Khavulya, Region 1

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on the issues. Republican Natalya Khavulya shares her ideas.

Council Rock School Board Primary Election: Tracey Osecki, Region 1

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on the issues. Democrat Tracey Osecki shares her ideas.

Council Rock School Board Primary Election: Linda Stone, Region 5

Patch is asking candidates in contested races to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Democrat Linda Stone shares her ideas.

Ward One Newtown Borough Councilwoman Resigning Seat

Since joining council, Amy Lustig has been an outspoken advocate for pedestrian and bike safety in the borough.

Provco Wawa Appeal Continues Before Newtown Township Zoning Board

After hearing from expert witnesses from Provco during previous meetings, the board will hear arguments against the appeal on Thursday.

Newtown Township Releases Spring/Summer 2023 Newsletter

See the latest announcement from the Newtown Township.

Candidates Unite To Form "Together for Council Rock" Slate

With six seats up for election this year, control of the Council Rock School Board is on the ballot.

Newtown Township: Parks And Recreation Spring/Summer Brochure

See the latest announcement from the Newtown Township.

Newtown EAC To Brief Community On Single-Use Plastics Proposal

EAC invites business owners and residents to attend a special meeting to be held at the Chancellor Center this evening.

Bucks Lawmaker Applauds House Passage Of Eating Disorder Legislation

The bill would require schools to provide educational information to parents with children in 6th-12th grades about eating disorders.

Businessman Announces Bid For Newtown Borough Council

“My commitment to preserving and improving Newtown Borough has always been clear and strong," he said.

Bills Authored By Bucks County Lawmaker Moving Forward In Harrisburg

H.B. 714 would require background checks on all firearms regardless of barrel length; H.B. 735 would establish flood insurance task force.

Newtown Supervisors Allocate Funding For Fire Company Air Packs

Newtown Township Police Chief delivers monthly activity report; updates supervisors on major incidents.

Newtown Township EAC Releases Details Of Single-Use Plastics Ordinance

If adopted by the board of supervisors, Newtown would become the third municipality in the county to ban certain single-use plastics.

Newtown Township To Unveil Single-Use Plastics Ordinance

Environmental Advisory Council calls special meeting to gather feedback on proposed ordinance.

Bucks Lawmaker Reintroduces Three Gun Safety Bills In Harrisburg

Warren said that his H.B. 712 would keep Pennsylvanians safer because reporting leads to the safe recovery of lost or stolen firearms

Will Newtown Township Adopt An Ordinance Banning Single-Use Plastics?

The Township’s Environmental Advisory Council Released A Draft Ordinance That Would Ban Retail Business Use of Single-Use Plastics

Newtown Township Awards Road Repaving Bid; Announces Earth Day Event

Under this year’s road program, the township will pave 3.08 miles of roads at a cost of just under a million dollars.

Newtown Township Awarded $534K Grant For Pedestrian Safety Work

The township will use the funds to construct curb ramps, improve its current stormwater management system throughout the business commons.

Steeple View Project Granted Extension Of Time In Newtown Borough

The extension will give the developer more time to work out traffic and parking issues with the major redevelopment project.

Newtown Borough Awarded $192K For Pedestrian, Bicycling Safety

The funding will be used to construct 1,230 linear feet of sidewalk to provide shared bicycle and pedestrian spaces on Frost Lane.

Indivisible To Rally On St. Patrick's Day At Congressman's Office

The event coincides with the announcement that Brian Fitzpatrick has been named to the UNREPRESENTATIVE 18 list of lawmakers in Congress.

Lest We Forget: Hometown Hero Banners To Honor The Fallen In Newtown

The Newtown Borough Council gave its nod Wednesday to the Ned Maher Society to purchase and display the banners between May and July.

Calabro To Seek Fourth Term On Newtown Township Board Of Supervisors

“My reason to run again is just to serve the township the best way possible,” he said. “I can only guarantee that I’ll do my best.”