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Featured Video: Where's the Money for Newtown Creek Bridge?
At the 14 October 2026 Newtown Board of Supervisors meeting, John Mack asked where is the estimated $300,000 needed to cover the estimated $1.3 final cost of the project. This was during a motion to approve a motion to accept a $985,850 bid for the construction of the Newtown pedestrian bridge.
Mack noted that while the Township Manager mentioned an additional $100,000 grant was received by the Newtown Creek Coalition for the project, the Coalition did not mention such a grant on its website.
After the meeting, via a RTK request to the township, Mr. Mack received a September 2, 2026. letter addressed to Mike Sellers (Newtown Creek Coalition) and Julia Waldorf (Newtown Borough Council), in which PA State Senator Steven J. Santarsiero and House Representative Perry Warren said “While we continue to fully support this project and will wotk together to secure $100,000 in additional state funds to cover most of the increase in construction cost, we look forward to commitments from Newtown Township, Newtown Borough, and/or private funding source(s) to contribute any fiirtlier fuiids needed to close the gap behveen the original proposal and the updated plan.”
In other words, NO grant has yet neen awarded to the NCC and our state representatives seem to expect Newtown Township and Borough to commit to supply additional funding!
Top Videos
In 2025, there were 7,270 views of videos on my "Newtown's Voice" Youtube channel. The following are the Top 5 viewed/most important in my view videos in 2025. Click on the links below to view the videos.
- Newtown Creek Bridge Public Presentation
- NBCJMA Votes to “Stop” Planning for a Sewer Treatment Plant
- Effluent from Proposed WWTP Will Further Impair Lake Luxembourg
- Should Permits Be Required for Work in the Historic District?
- Crossing at Tara Blvd & Newtown-Yardley Rd
Video Playlists
The following are playlists of short video clips from Newtown Township Board of Supervisors meetings, advisory committee meetings, and other news worthy events of interest to Newtown Township area residents. Select a “playlist” from the menu below, then click on the small menu icon in the upper right corner of the video of your choice to play video.
Playlist Menu
- Newtown News & Politics
- Meet Mack Monday
- Newtown Area Development
- Traffic, Pedestrian Safety, Roads
- Newtown Budget & Finances
- Environmental Issues
- Residents Speak Out
- Comedy
- Fire/Police/Emergency Services
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Miscellaneous
Newtown News & Politics Playlist
The videos in the Newtown News & Politics video are mainly focused on public meetings of the Newtown Board of Supervisors and other official boards, commissions, and committees.
Meet Mack Monday
The videos in the Meet Mack Monday playlist are from my Meet Mack Monday Zoom meetings. Most include a presentation of issues and comments/questions from attendees.
Newtown Area Development
The videos in the Newtown Area Development video playlist are focused on commercial and private development issues in Newtown Township and the surrounding area.
Traffic, Pedestrian Safety, Roads
The videos in the Traffic, Pedestrian Safety, Roads playlist relate to traffic and pedestrian safety issues - anything to do with Newtown Township area roads, pedestrians, bicycling, etc., including trails.
Newtown Budget & Finances
The videos in the Newtown Budget & Finances Playlist are focused on BOS discussions related to budgets and other financial matters.
Environmental Issues
The videos in the Environmental Issues video playlist are focused on discussions and actions by the Newtown Board of Supervisors (BOS) and other public forums regarding environmental issues. Included are comments made by residents before the BOS at public meetings.
Residents Speak Out
The videos in the Residents Speak Out video playlist are focused on comments made by local area residents during Meet Mack Monday meetings and at official public Board of Supervisor meetings.
Comedy
The videos in the Comedy playlist are focused on comedy skits by John Mack and moments from official meetings that are laughable. JUST SAYIN'
Fire/Police/Emergency Services
The videos in the Fire/Police/Emergency Services video playlist are focused on reports and discussions regarding fire, police, and medical emergency issues.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The videos in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusions video playlist relate to racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination issues of interest to residents in the Newtown Township area.
Miscellaneous
The videos in the Miscellaneous video playlist are focused on miscellaneous topics.
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