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NEWSLETTER: October 2025 Issue v2 of Newtown News Of Interest
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his issue of the Newtown News of Interest newsletter provides an overview of local government news and controversies in Newtown, Pennsylvania, primarily focusing on topics discussed at various Board of Supervisors meetings in late 2025.
Key issues detailed include a contentious showdown over the 2026 Fire Services Agreement between Newtown Township and the Borough, where officials disagreed on payment amounts for fire protection. Additionally, the text highlights zoning and land-use debates, such as objections to a proposed mini-storage facility and a request from the Newtown Athletic Club for a variance regarding an improperly placed sign. Read the issue...
MEETING SUMMARY 21 October 2025 Planning Commission
The Planning Commission addressed several major issues at its October 21, 2025 meeting, including a revised native plants ordinance, four Zoning Hearing Board applications, and a three-lot subdivision plan for 473 Lower Dolington Road. More details…
Listen to this “Deep Dive” Podcast for a quick informative summary of the meeting:
BLOG POST: Board of Supervisors 13 October 2025 Work Session
At the October 13, 2025 Board of Supervisors Work Session, debate flared over how much Newtown Borough should pay Newtown Township for professional fire protection services. The discussion exposed deep divisions among supervisors and left open the question of whether the Borough will have guaranteed fire coverage in 2026.
BLOG POST: What You May NOT Know About the Proposed #NewtownPA Township 2026 Budget
The 2026 Proposed Budget serves as Newtown Township's comprehensive strategic financial plan, outlining the resources required to deliver public services and advance community priorities. This executive summary provides a high-level overview for township residents, focusing on the key financial metrics, operational priorities, and capital investments designed to maintain and enhance the quality of life for our residents. Does it achieve that goal? You be the judge.
Most Viewed Web Pages
September 2025
There were 2,068 pageviews in September 2025. The following pages - not including the home page and menu pages, etc. - were among the top most viewed pages in September 2025:
- BLOG POST: Proposed "Goodnoe Homestead" Development
- PAGE: #NewtownPA Residents STRONGLY OPPOSE Worthington's Goodnoe Plan
- BLOG POST: Native Plants: Ecology, Cultivation, and Township Ordinances
- BLOG POST: What I Learned About the Miles of Pipes Hidden Beneath Our Town
- MEETING SUMMARY: 10 September 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary
Year 2024
The following pages - not including the home page and menu pages, etc. - were among the top most viewed pages in the Year 2024, during which there was a total of 16,129 page views::
- PAGE: Meet Mack Monday
- PAGE: Breaking News
- MEETING SUMMARY: 12 June 2024 BOS Meeting
- MEETING SUMMARY: 11 December 2024 BOS Meeting
- PAGE: Development Issues
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 Videos
September 2025
The following are the Top 5 viewed videos in September 2025. Click on video image or link below the image to see the video.
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TOP 5 Videos Viewed in 2024
In 2024, there were 6,756 views of videos on my "Newtown's Voice" Youtube channel. The following are the Top 5 viewed videos in 2024. Click on the links below to view the videos.
- Wawa Berm Drive By
- Donna Serdula Submits Petition Opposing Chick-fil-A Plan
- Wawa Drive By No.2
- Newtown Bypass Street Views: Before and After Wawa
- The Case for a Sidewalk Along Newtown-Yardley Road
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
September 2025
The following are the TOP 3 podcasts played in September 2025.
TOP 5 Audio Podcasts in 2024
- #NewtownPA Artesian Water Wins Zoning Variances to Build PFAS Filtration Facility
- Meet Mack Monday Attendees Discuss Chick-fil-A on Bypass Plan
- Borscht Belt Deli's Mike Dalewitz Remarks After ZHB Denial
- Barbara Simmons Talks About a Mural Project in the Newtown Area
- Planning Commission Review of "Newtown Place"





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