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The February 2026 community newsletter authored by John Mack, a former Newtown Township Supervisor, summarizes key local government issues. Highlights include:

The resurgence of Frederick Douglass on the Newtown stage—invoked through his historic 1864 appearance and the 2026 performance of "Being Frederick Douglass" by Darius Wallace—serves as a vital diagnostic tool for the community’s current civic health.
The successful procurement of a $750,306 grant for the Newtown-Yardley Road sidewalk project is a significant victory for resident persistence, proving that data-driven advocacy can overcome aesthetic objections to ensure pedestrian safety and trail connectivity.
While the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) successfully models a proposed "phased approach" to its gas leaf blower ban and accelerates its 100-acre solar project, the Joint Historic Commission (JHC) remains hamstrung by a total lack of legal authority.
Current governance in Newtown increasingly prioritizes administrative expedience over democratic transparency, primarily through the aggressive use of the "Consent Agenda." This procedural tool allows for the "rubber-stamping" of significant spending without public discussion.
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