Fall 2025 Issue

Mack’s Newtown “Deep Dive” Podcast Series

This issue of Newtown News Update introduces Mack’s Newtown “Deep Dive” Podcast Series, a set of short, AI-assisted audio summaries (via Google NotebookLM) that turn complex township documents into easy-to-follow stories.

Featured Podcasts

• “The Mélange Mess: Ghosting Zoning Rules” — Examines zoning violations and a cease-and-desist order for Mélange Louisiana on Sycamore Street, with resident Charlie Feuer’s comments on preserving historic integrity. Listen to this podcast...
• “Beyond the Bush: The Native Plant Mandate” — Reviews the new 100% native-plant landscape ordinance, featuring insights from Kim Flanders of CKS Engineers. Listen to this podcast...
• “#NewtownPA BOS Showdown” — Covers the Sept 24 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting on parking enforcement at Newtown Gate, fire-services negotiations with the Borough, and infrastructure updates. Listen to this podcast...
• “Mini Storage Versus Zoning” — Analyzes a proposed 3-story storage facility at 98 Upper Silver Lake Road and its zoning conflict over a caretaker apartment. Listen to this podcast...
• “Pipes, Pressure & Penalties” — Summarizes a Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority presentation on the Neshaminy Interceptor project, infiltration/inflow problems, and regional water issues. Listen to this podcast...

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The opinions expressed here are solely the those of John Mack and do not reflect the opinions of any other person or entity.