The reduction, approved by the board of supervisors on Feb. 8, is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving safety along the street.
Bid opening is scheduled for March 14 with a potential bid award taking place on March 22.
Andrea Ahern and Debbie Verwoerd have announced their intention to run for Newtown Township Supervisor this year.
Commissioners raise concern with proposed parking, plans for reconstructed barn and timeline for pedestrian footbridge.
The borough and the township are moving forward this week with plans to engineer the project.
The council, the mayor and the public gave Fesmire a standing ovation at the January council meeting and presented him with a proclamation.
During its meeting on Tuesday night, council is also expected to ink a formalized fire services agreement and fill committee positions.
Commission will review plans for what will be the largest redevelopment project in the town’s history.
Wrightstown Township resident to represent the 178th Legislative District in Harrisburg.
See the latest announcement from the Newtown Township.
Supervisors re-appoint leadership team; chairman Dennis Fisher recounts accomplishments in 2022, looks ahead to challenges in 2023.
The year is expected to begin with Provco battling the township on two fronts - in Bucks County Court and before the zoning hearing board.
In November, the council granted Smith a three month extension for his project, the largest redevelopment project in the town’s history.
The multi-family residential building would be a first in the township marketed to young couples and seniors looking to downsize.
The measures, suggested by the residents of Newtown Walk, include overhead flashing beacons and a reduction in the speed limit.
The 2023 spending plan will boost the tax rate by 1.625 mills, which equates to about $75 more a year on the average tax bill.
The idea is to create a safe, recreational connection across the Newtown Creek that would provide a missing link in the local trail system.
At the same time, Provco also is moving forward with a validity challenge of the township’s ordinance.
New evening math program aimed at addressing learning loss from the pandemic.
In preparation for the challenge, the supervisors have retained David Babbitt & Associates to assist the township in its defense.
In my opinion, food trucks offer an alternative to brick-and-mortar "eating places" recommended by Bucks County Planning Commission.
The homes will be built on a 22 acre site that had been part of the 158 acre All Saints Cemetery property.
The plan acts as a roadmap for the town’s future covering every aspect of the community, from housing to walkability and downtown viability.
When every race is decided Democrats are expected to have won an unprecedented six out of 10 state house seats in the county.
Republican Brian Fitzpatrick also projected to win 1st District U.S. Congressional race, according to unofficial results.
Wrightstown will pay Newtown $888,000 in 2023 with a five percent a year escalator clause each year over the course of the contract.
Here are the polling locations in the Newtown area. Polls will be open on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 8) from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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The board of supervisors voted 3-2 to deny preliminary-final land development plans for a proposed Wawa on the Newtown Bypass.
“This is a small amount of money to guarantee that you will have an ambulance at your door,” said Newtown Rescue Squad Chief Evan Resnikoff.
Provco Pinegood LLP is seeking land development approval to build a convenience store and gas station at Lower Silver Lake Road.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Republican Frank Farry of Langhorne presents his ideas.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Republican Brian Fitzpatrick of Middletown presents his ideas.
Dennis O’Brien, along with former council presidents Kevin McDermot and Julia Woldorf, had stepped forward to fill the open council seat.
Stepping up to fill the second ward seat are two former council presidents and a former borough mayor.