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January 2026 Issue of Newtown News Of Interest
The January 2026 community newsletter authored by John Mack, a former Newtown Township Supervisor, summarizes key local government activities and financial decisions from the previous year.
It highlights a major leadership transition within the Board of Supervisors and provides a detailed accountability report regarding Mack’s time commitment and legislative efforts during his tenure.
Significant focus is placed on land use controversies, including the reversal of eminent domain for a canceled wastewater project and proposed zoning changes intended to allow for mixed-use developments.
The text also examines municipal spending patterns, revealing how tax dollars are allocated toward vendor payments, pensions, and infrastructure. Finally, the document promotes educational workshops designed to help residents navigate complex zoning regulations and remain active in civic oversight.. Read the issue…
January 2026 EAC Meeting Highlights
This Deep Dive podcast is focused on the January 2026 Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) reorganization meeting, where members reappointed leadership and address local environmental initiatives.
Most Viewed Web Pages
December 2025
There were 4,903 pageviews in December 2025. The following pages - not including the home page and menu pages, etc. - were among the top most viewed pages:
- December 2025 Issue of News of Interest
- What is the Significance of the Sycamore Tree to Newtown?
- LDR Trail Guardrails: Why Metal and Not Wood?
- My Google Docs Data Bank
- Selected Video Clips
Year 2025
The following web sites/pages were among the top most viewed pages in the Year 2025, during which there was a total of 16,064 page views::
- Newtown News of Interest
- Newtown Supervisor Blog
- Events and Meetings
- Recently Added & Most Viewed Content
- Subscribe to John Mack's eNewsletters
Most Viewed News Stories
Year 2024
The following stories from the News of Interest and Newtown News Update email newsletters were among the top 5 most viewed news stories in 2024:
- Newtown Zoning Officer Cracks Down on Signage Violations
- #NewtownPA Supervisors Approve 2024 Road Repair Program (Pub: 9 April 2024
- Newtown Residents Think a Gas Leaf Blower Ban Would Be "Overreaching"
- Resident Submits “Stop Chick-fil-A” Petition to #Newtown Supervisors
- Construction Expected to Begin Soon on #NewtownPA Wawa
Most Viewed/Important Videos
December 2025
In December 2025, there were 124 views of videos on my "Newtown's Voice" Youtube channel. The following are the Top 5 most important – in my view – videos viewed in December, 2025. Click on the video image or link below the image to see the video.
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Mack's "Are You Shitting Me?" Stand Up Comedy Routine [Why? Hopefully, there will be less “shit” to protest/laugh about in 2026!] |
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Mack's 2025 Supervisor Activity Report Why? To see how I spent my time in 2025 fighting to keep you informed.] |
TOP 5 Videos Viewed in 2024
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
Recently Curated Content
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I "scoop" - curate - stories from regional and local news sources and pages of my website that may be of interest to Newtown Township area residents. Each "scoop" is an edited summary and links back to the original source article and related information. Any opinions and/or insights appended to these article summaries are solely those of John Mack and do not represent the opinions of any other person or entity. |
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Most Listened To Audio Podcasts
December 2025
The following are the TOP 3 podcasts played in December 2025.
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