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East Rockhill Data Center Ordinance Deliberations
On May 26, the East Rockhill Township Board of Supervisors tabled a proposed ordinance designed to regulate data center development. Despite previous recommendations for adoption from both township and county planning commissions, the Board paused the process in response to significant public opposition.
Residents argued that the current draft is insufficiently restrictive and fails to protect the township’s rural character and natural resources. Key points of contention include noise pollution, potential groundwater depletion in a community reliant on private wells, and the adequacy of setbacks.
West Rockhill Township Revised Data Center Standards
Local officials in West Rockhill recently moved to update a data center ordinance by introducing several restrictive amendments to address community pushback.
Newtown Township Public Safety Facilities Plan
Newtown Township is currently engaged in a multi-year effort to address critical infrastructure deficiencies within its Police and Fire Departments. Analysis of township records and official communications reveals that both departments are operating out of facilities that are outdated, undersized, and potentially hazardous to personnel.
27 May 2026 Newtown Township Bills List Analysis
This briefing document provides a comprehensive analysis of the Newtown Township Bills List dated Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The total expenditure across all funds for the period of May 14 to May 27, 2026, is $145,733.15.
The expenditures are categorized into three primary funds: the General Fund ($102,472.08), the Fire Protection Fund ($11,689.81), and the Escrow Fund ($31,571.26). Key takeaways include a heavy investment in municipal infrastructure—specifically road repairs and utility payments—the maintenance of public safety fleets, and a robust schedule of community recreation programs. Professional services, including legal and engineering fees, also represent a significant portion of the bi-monthly disbursements.
Amazon Fiber Optics "Hit and Run"
Newtown Borough resident Nancy Terry discusses the "hit and run" tactics regarding AI fiber optic installation by Amazon and LightPath.
Local Newtown Borough resident Nancy Terry and I recently discussed an urgent “five-alarm fire” regarding unauthorized or poorly managed fiber optic installations by Amazon and LightPath. The project, described as a “hit and run” operation, has already caused property damage in the Borough, including punctured gas lines and severed electrical wiring according to Ms. Terry. The conversation focused on mobilizing a coalition between Borough and Township residents to demand transparency and accountability, specifically targeting the lack of public notice and the secretive nature of the subcontractors involved.
Most Viewed Web Pages
May 2026
There were 4,953 pageviews in May 2026.
The following pages - not including the home page and menu pages, etc. - were among the top most viewed pages in May 2026:
- Briefing on Lightpath Fiber Optic Infrastructure Project in Bucks County
- Lafayette One Development Sketch Plan
- NBCJMA 2025 Chapter 94 Municipal Wasteload Management Briefing
- Neighbors for Open Government
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 2025
The following stories from the News of Interest and Newtown News Update email newsletters were among the top 5 most viewed news stories in 2025:
- Worthington Buys Steeple View Property
- Proposed "Goodnoe Homestead" Development
- The Case of the Contested NAC Sign
- Toll Bros Begin Blasting
- Bucks County Affordable Housing Crunch
Most Viewed/Important Videos
May 2026
In May 2026, there were 178 views of videos on my "Newtown's Voice" Youtube channel. The following are the Top 5 most viewed videos viewed in May, 2026. Click on the video image or link below the image to see the video.
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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
May 2026
In May 2026, there were 498 plays of audio recordings/podcasts on my "Newtown's Voice" Soundcloud channel.The following are the TOP 3 podcasts played in May 2026.
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