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.”

Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Modernize Pennsylvania’s Equal Pay Law

Women in Pennsylvania currently earn 79 cents for every dollar paid to men, according to the lawmakers.

Rep. Kristin Marcell Appointed To House Appropriations Committee

She'll also serve on the Professional Licensure and the Aging and Older Adult Services committees.

Single Use Plastics Ordinance Moving Forward In Newtown Township

The EAC will be holding a special public meeting on April 3 beginning at 7 p.m. to introduce a sample ordinance.

Traffic, Signage Experts Testify At Wawa Zoning Appeal In Newtown

Provco is challenging the validity of Newtown Township's E30 zoning ordinance with regard to signs, gas pumps and EMCs.

Bucks County Lawmaker Calls On Delco Representative To Resign

State Representative Kristin Marcell joined more than a dozen female lawmakers calling for Rep. Mike Zabel to resign.

Wawa Validity Challenge Continues Before Newtown Township Zoning Board

Provco is challenging the substantive validity of the township’s E30 zoning ordinance in ongoing battle to bring Wawa to Newtown.

Parking Expected To Dominate Review Of Steeple View Plans In Newtown

Developer Allan Smith is seeking approval for a revised plan for the largest redevelopment project in recent borough history.

Senator Pushes Bills To Bring Justice To Childhood Sex Assault Victims

“The time has come at long last to open wide the door to justice for the victims of childhood sexual abuse," said State Sen. Santarsiero.

Newtown Township Switching Electric Providers In Cost Saving Move

3Point Energy will provide electric service to the township for the next 60 months at a cost of just under six cents per kilowatt hour.

Republicans Make Endorsements In Newtown Township Municipal Race

The Newtown Township GOP is endorsing Ahern and Verwoerd for supervisor and Abrahamsen for auditor.

Elen Snyder Announces Re-Election Bid For Newtown Township Supervisor

Snyder, a Democrat and six-year resident of Newtown Township, is a member of the board’s Democratic four to one majority.

Could An EV Police Car Be In Newtown Borough's Future?

Police department test drives BMW; borough council hears cost benefit analysis as it weighs electric vs. gas-powered vehicles.

Speed Reduction Takes Effect Along Busy Newtown Township Street

The reduction, approved by the board of supervisors on Feb. 8, is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving safety along the street.

Supervisors Authorize Engineer To Bid Road Paving Program In Newtown

Bid opening is scheduled for March 14 with a potential bid award taking place on March 22.

Republicans Announce Candidacy For Newtown Township Supervisor

Andrea Ahern and Debbie Verwoerd have announced their intention to run for Newtown Township Supervisor this year.

Planners Begin Review Of Revised, Multi-Million Steeple View Project

Commissioners raise concern with proposed parking, plans for reconstructed barn and timeline for pedestrian footbridge.

Footbridge Project Takes Step Forward In Newtown Borough And Township

The borough and the township are moving forward this week with plans to engineer the project.

Proclamation Honors Retired Newtown Borough Public Works Contractor

The council, the mayor and the public gave Fesmire a standing ovation at the January council meeting and presented him with a proclamation.

Newtown Borough Council To Honor Retiring Contractor, Businessowner

During its meeting on Tuesday night, council is also expected to ink a formalized fire services agreement and fill committee positions.

​Steeple View Project To Go Before Newtown Borough Planners

Commission will review plans for what will be the largest redevelopment project in the town’s history. 

Kristin Marcell Sworn In For First Term As State Representative

Wrightstown Township resident to represent the 178th Legislative District in Harrisburg.

Newtown Township: Watch Board Of Supervisors Reorganization On TV

See the latest announcement from the Newtown Township.

Newtown Township Elects Board Leaders; Looks Ahead To 2023

Supervisors re-appoint leadership team; chairman Dennis Fisher recounts accomplishments in 2022, looks ahead to challenges in 2023.

Looking Ahead In 2023: Newtown Wawa Plans Headed To Court

The year is expected to begin with Provco battling the township on two fronts - in Bucks County Court and before the zoning hearing board.

Looking Ahead To 2023: Steeple View Project On Newtown Borough Agenda

In November, the council granted Smith a three month extension for his project, the largest redevelopment project in the town’s history. 

Sketch Plans Unveiled For Luxury Apartment Building In Newtown

The multi-family residential building would be a first in the township marketed to young couples and seniors looking to downsize.