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Upcoming Meetings | Selected Past Meetings | 2021-2025 BOS Chronicales

The following calendar includes Newtown Township public meetings as well as other events of interest to Newtown Township residents. Click on the event to see the time, location, agenda as well as other details including links to related information about items on the agenda.

Selected Upcoming Meetings

8 October 2025 Board of Supervisors

Wednesday, 7 PM * 100 Municipal Drive, Newtown, PA

Also live via Cable TV: Channel 22 (Comcast), Channel 40 (Verizon). Live streaming via Youtube: https://bit.ly/3xeFpiL 

Public comment will be taken via e-mail during the course of the meeting. All public comment must contain the commenter’s name and confirmation that the commenter is a Township resident or taxpayer, and should be as succinct as possible. Emailed comments will be read aloud. Comments may be addressed to: Comments@newtownpa.gov

Key Agenda Items

  • Swearing-In Ceremony — New firefighters will be formally sworn in.
  • Public Hearing – 16 Armstrong Circle — Consideration of a PRD variance application.
  • Consent Agenda
    • Approve September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. See meeting summary prepared from transcript (more detailed than the official minutes).
    • Payment of $718,658.59 in bills and $34,245.67 in transfers.
    • Backstop & fence repairs at Helen Randle and Chandler Parks for $23,000 (Recreation Capital Fund).
  • Reports of Officials
    • Engineer: Authorization to obtain a cost estimate for crosswalk upgrades at Chandler Hall and Sycamore Street. Background: "Deep Drive" Podcast: #NewtownPA Chandler Hall Crosswalk Safety Advocacy 
    • Solicitor:
    • Manager: Plan Expiration Report and Police Report (Chief Hearn).
Selected Recent Past Meetings

See the Site Index for a list of ALL past meetings…

Newtown Board of Supervisors 24 September 2025 Meeting Summary

Public comments focus heavily on a parking enforcement issue at Newtown Gate, where a resident representative argues against recent ticketing on Fountain Farm Lane and alleges a double standard in enforcement. Another resident addresses traffic and pedestrian safety issues at the intersection of Summit and Newtown Gate, specifically requesting a right-turn lane and better crosswalk provisions.

The meeting includes a Planning Commission report discussing land development applications, including a proposed mini-storage facility that requires several variances, notably for a manager's apartment that is not a permitted use.

Finally, board members discuss an ongoing, contentious fire services agreement negotiation with Newtown Borough and provide updates on local infrastructure projects, such as sewer line replacements and the status of a proposed pedestrian bridge that the board ultimately voted against approving the current agreement for due to financial concerns. More...

22 September 2025 Meet Mack Monday Via Zoom

The discussion covers a wide range of issues, including a controversial mixed-use development proposal by Jim Worthington (Goodnoe Homestead), various concerns about historic preservation and signage at a new restaurant called Melange, and the ongoing saga of the sewer authority's land dispute and rate increases. Listen to the podcast…

10 September 2025 Board of Supervisors

The Newtown Board of Supervisors meeting on September 10, 2025, began with a special commendation for Chief Glenn Foresight, who was honored for 50 years of dedicated service to the township's fire services. Public comment featured Chandler Hall residents expressing urgent safety concerns about their crosswalk on South Sycamore Street, requesting brighter, flashing pedestrian-activated lights due to increased traffic and the slow mobility of residents. Additionally, residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed large apartment complex with businesses by Jim Worthington on the Goodnoe farm area, citing fears of overdevelopment, more…

Mack's Newtown Voice · Beyond Bagels & Billboards: 10 Sept 2025 BOS Meeting

 

8 September 2025 Environmental Advisory Council

Overall theme: The #NewtownPA Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is moving forward with hands-on ecological projects (pollinator garden, bird habitat) while also tackling policy initiatives (landscaping equipment restrictions, native plant ordinance). Partnerships with schools, HOAs, businesses, and neighboring municipalities are key strategies. Details…

13 August 2025 Board of Supervisors

Chandler Hall Crosswalk Concern, Running Water for Baseball Fields, Planning Commission Report (Mélange, Newtown Bagel, JMZO amendments), HOA Issues, July 2025 Police Report, more…

5 August 2025 Planning Commission

This is my personal summary of the 5 August 2025 Newtown Township Planning Commission Meeting. This is NOT a complete nor is it an official summary.

Agenda
      Mélange on Sycamore
      Newtown Bagel
      Amended Billboard Ordinance
      Wireless Communs Ordinance

9 July 2025 Board of Supervisors

Appointment(s) to the Sewer Authority Board, Certificate of Appropriateness for 255 N. Sycamore Street aka Mélange on Sycamore, June 2025 Police Report, 2025 DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund Program Grant, more…

Newtown Creek Pedestrian Bridge Plan Presentation

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM * 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown, PA

Public Meeting to Present Plans for the Newtown Creek Pedestrian Bridge. The new pedestrian bridge will cross Newtown Creek next to the old trolley bridge foundations between Frost Lane in the Borough and Sycamore Street in the Township. On June 26, 2025, the Newtown Creek Coalition held a public meeting to present plans for this. The following video was created from audio and photos at that meeting.

23 June 2025 Meet Mack Monday

Some topics included appointment of Newtown Township representative to Sewer Authority Board - Latest Info (the recent Patch article does not have the latest news regarding this issue), Billboards in Newtown? Pedestrian Safety (crosswalks, etc.), Roadwork - Contract Awarded, Newtown Twp/Boro Fire Services Agreement, New Fire Station - Concept Plans, Scope, & Budget, Newtown Creek Bridge Public Meeting, What's Happening with Steeple View Property?, Holy Family Student Housing Project... View the PPT and Notes

This is not an official Newtown Township meeting. It is hosted by Newtown Supervisor John Mack to learn more about issues of concern to Newtown Township residents and to share ideas on important issues.

11 June 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting

Pride Month and Juneteenth celebrated by Supervisor Mack, 2025 Newtown Police report, Sewer Authority Representative Vote – Who’s In and Who’s Out, Volunteer Firefighter Incentive Options, Newtown Creek Bridge Update, more…

28 May 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting

AGENDA included:  Mack Attends Events, Cava Restaurant Conditional Use Hearing, Firehouse Building Study, NBCJMA Board Appointment,  More... 

14 May 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting

AGENDA included:  Planning Commission synopsis, My Vacation, April 2025 Police Report, Approval of PBA Contract, More... 

23 April 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting

AGENDA included:  Consider payment of the April 23, 2025 bills list in the amount of $238,157.51, Authorization to purchase 2 Police vehicles and upfitting in the amount of $197,762.21, Award 2025 Road Program, Authorize Newtown Creek Bridge Engineering Contract, More...