Newtown Township 22 April 2026 Bills List
Executive Summary
This briefing document provides a detailed analysis of the Newtown Township Bills List for the period of April 9, 2026, through April 22, 2026. The total expenditure across all funds for this period is $421,944.33.
The primary drivers of spending during this cycle include significant professional services for township inspections, quarterly insurance premiums for property and liability, and substantial investments in public safety equipment and infrastructure maintenance. The General Fund accounts for the majority of the disbursements ($292,494.73), followed by the Fire Protection and Escrow funds. Notable individual expenditures include over $56,000 for monthly inspection fees and approximately $91,000 in combined insurance trust contributions.
Financial Overview by Fund
The following table summarizes the distribution of expenditures across the township’s various financial accounts:
| Fund Number | Fund Name | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | General Fund | $292,494.73 |
| 03 | Fire Protection Fund | $50,052.13 |
| 06 | Hydrants Fund | $23,361.76 |
| 08 | Escrow Fund | $34,861.36 |
| 30 | Capital Projects Fund | $2,678.06 |
| 31 | Recreational Capital Fund | $10,910.00 |
| 35 | Highway Aid Fund | $7,586.29 |
| Total | All Funds | $421,944.33 |
Internal Fund Transfers
A total of $5,847.63 was transferred between funds:
- $3,169.57: Transferred via ACH from the General Fund for payroll-related benefits and HRA funding.
- $2,678.06: Transferred from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund for capital expenditures.
Thematic Analysis of Expenditures
1. Professional and Legal Services
The township incurred significant costs for specialized professional oversight, legal counsel, and engineering services.
- Inspections: Barry Isett & Associates Inc. received $56,836.50 for monthly inspection fees for March 2026. I estimate that Isett is charging the township an average of nearly $37,000 per month in 2026 to date or over $440,000 per year - well over the budget allotment of $360,000! How do they justify this based on a fee of $100 per hour? That's according to the Barry Isett & Associates Proposal for Zoning and Code Enforcement Services. Might be a good question to ask the Supervisors. Find their email addresses here...
- Legal Counsel: Multiple firms provided services, including Kilkenny Law LLC ($6,364.13 for Board of Supervisors meetings, general legal, and planning) and Curtin & Heefner LLP ($2,671.50 for monthly legal services).
- Engineering: Remington & Vernick Engineers Inc. billed $6,038.75 for general engineering and various cablevision/fiber optic projects.
- Tax Collection: Keystone Collections Group ($3,558.43) and Tammy Sutton ($3,337.79) managed EIT, LST, and real estate tax billing and collection.
2. Public Safety and Emergency Services
Substantial resources were allocated to the Police and Emergency Services Departments (ESD) for equipment, training, and technology.
- Technology and Software: Key investments include Cellebrite renewal ($9,300.00), Power DMS/PowerTime subscriptions ($10,000.44), and Leads Online Total Track Investigation System ($2,746.00).
- Uniforms and Protective Gear: McDonald Uniforms Inc. provided police uniforms ($1,752.00) and ballistic vests ($2,678.06). ESD attire was sourced from Sterling Specialties ($956.20).
- Specialized Training: Expenditures included Equine Assisted De-Escalation Training for South Central SWAT ($1,500.00) and Investigative Report Writing at the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center.
- Fire and Hydrant Services: The Newtown Artesian Water Company was paid $23,361.76 for hydrant services in March 2026.
3. Public Works and Infrastructure
Infrastructure maintenance and fleet operations represent a consistent area of spending.
- Fuel Procurement: Petroleum Traders Corporation supplied 6,000 gallons of gasoline ($18,641.14), while Riggins Inc. provided 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel ($13,114.41).
- Vehicle and Equipment Repair: Significant costs were incurred for the repair of a 2015 International truck ($3,625.61 for hydraulic control and oil pan repairs) and a front-end loader maintenance service ($3,468.74).
- Road Maintenance: JNA Materials LLC supplied cold patch asphalt ($1,866.29), and Established Traffic Control provided ten "yield to pedestrians" channelizer signs ($4,030.00).
- Public Lighting: Armour & Sons Electric Inc. managed traffic signal and street light repairs totaling $1,141.30.
4. Administrative and Human Resources
Quarterly insurance payments and facilities management were prominent in this billing cycle.
- Insurance Trusts: The Delaware Valley Property & Liability Trust billed $79,497.00 (split between General and Fire funds), and the Workers' Comp Trust billed $56,972.50.
- Employee Benefits: Standard Insurance Company provided life and disability insurance across multiple departments, totaling $8,411.84.
- Facilities Management: Worth & Company Inc. received $6,039.70 for boiler and cooling tower repairs, as well as preventive maintenance. Janitorial services for township buildings (Schlupp's Maintenance and BCS Facilities) totaled $4,400.00.
5. Parks, Recreation, and Capital Improvements
- Capital Improvement: J.H. Shanahan Inc. installed a water meter at "the pit" for $10,910.00.
- Park Maintenance: Tanners Lawn and Snow provided $4,229.90 in services and supplies for township zero-turn mowers.
- Community Programming: Payments were made for wellness series, including Tai Chi and LaBlast Health & Wellness programs.
Escrow Fund Activity
The Escrow Fund ($34,861.36) covers professional reviews and engineering for various private development projects. Significant active projects include:
- Newtown AOP Subdivision: Engineering reviews by Remington & Vernick ($3,958.76).
- 473 L. Dolington Road: Engineering and grading permit reviews ($4,083.75).
- 661 Penn Street: Combined consulting and legal reviews exceeding $6,900.00. Read “From Office Buildings to Residential High-Rises”
- Lafayette One: Multiple reviews totaling approximately $1,719.00. See the Sketch Plan.