Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The township supervisors want to better define a more than 70-year-old ordinance that governs abandoned or junked cars.
Newtown Township is moving forward to better define a 1942 ordinance that prohibits junked cars on private property. Junked or abandoned cars are already prohibited by township ordinance but, officials say, it’s nearly impossible to enforce because there is no definition for what exactly “junked” means. Last week, the supervisors took a step to better define the more than 70-year-old ordinance by advertising another that outlines what constitutes an abandoned vehicle. Township manager Kurt Ferguson explained there have been complaints of abandoned cars that pose a threat to health and safety but since there is no clear definition of what a junked car is, it's difficult to take action. Under the proposed language, an abandoned vehicle is …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Plus, a former township supervisors is leading the Democrats' campaign and the local GOP introduces its endorsed ticket.
Check out the top stories this week on Newtown Patch: Trailer Park Development to be Discussed April 10 The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors will discuss a possible second option for a residential development on the Newtown Swim Club site at its April 10 meeting. State Street Merchants Bringing Back 'First Saturdays' First Saturdays in Newtown are back. Newtown Borough merchants are hosting the monthly event on April 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Former Supervisor Leading Democrats' Election Campaign Jerry Schenkman, a former Newtown Township supervisor, is head of the 'Elect Jen and Judy' campaign. $110K Mystery Account Discovered by Township Manager Some municipal detective work by township Manager Kurt Ferguson has unearthed more than $…
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The $110,403 will be used to complete two projects—a dam repair in Upper Silver Lake Park and an Act 537 Plan upgrade.
Some municipal detective work by township Manager Kurt Ferguson has unearthed more than $110,000 for Newtown Township’s general fund. During a Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday, Ferguson explained that he recently began looking into the purpose of a “benefit obligation fund” that caught his attention while he drafting the budget. His investigations revealed the account, initially created in 1994 to fund an early retirement benefit for two former municipal employees who are now deceased, had a pool of money that was no longer needed for its original purpose. In 1994, the township deposited $75,000 into an account for the benefit obligation fund and continued to pay into it through March of 2000, Ferguson explained. In early 2000, the …
The supervisors on Wednesday approved the development and stormwater management agreements for Delancey Court, which was recently purchased by Toll Brothers, under the condition that the clubhouse be completed by June 1, 2014.
The residents of Delancey Court who have long awaited the construction of a clubhouse can be assured the amenity will be in place by June 1, 2014 thanks to a condition approved Wednesday by the township Board of Supervisors. The supervisors approved the development and stormwater management agreements for the development, which was started by McGrath but recently purchased by Toll Brothers, under the condition that the clubhouse be completed by June 1, 2014. The clubhouse must be constructed by that date or the developer will not receive the Certificates of Occupancy for the final 15 residential units. Board member Rob Ciervo raised the issue of ensuring the clubhouse was completed because, he said, residents have lived there for many …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Supervisor Mike Gallagher, Supervisor candidate Kyle Davis, tax collector Tammy Sutton, auditor candidate Dick Weaver and School Board Candidate Kyle McKessy are the endorsed Republican candidates.
Republicans in Newtown Township have endorsed a slate of candidates for local office that they say will continue bringing “fiscally conservative, good government to Newtown.” Supervisor Mike Gallagher, Supervisor candidate Kyle Davis, tax collector Tammy Sutton, auditor candidate Dick Weaver and School Board Candidate Kyle McKessy were endorsed by the local Republican committee. “This is the team voters can trust to continue bringing fiscally conservative, good government to Newtown,” Republican committee member Mick Petrucci said. Gallagher, who is the current Board of Supervisors Chairman, said he and his running mate will “protect Newtown taxpayers and our unique quality of life by bringing our financial experience, our passion and …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the township Administration Building. The agenda includes the following items: Click here to view the full agenda.
Monday, March 25, 2013
The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors will discuss a possible second option for a residential development on the Newtown Swim Club site at its April 10 meeting.
The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors will not be discussing the future development on the Newtown Swim Club property this week, chairman Mike Gallagher confirmed. The discussion about whether the site will become a trailer park or townhomes will instead take place at the board's April 10 meeting. In a letter to the township dated March 19, the attorney for developer County Builders, which has proposed a 56-pad trailer park for the site, said he and his clients would be present at the supervisors meeting Wednesday to discuss a second proposal for townhomes. However, Gallagher said the township received the plans for the townhome development Friday. "That did not provide enough time for our consultants to review the plans," he said, …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Endorsements have been made for Borough Council, Township Supervisors, Bucks County Prothonotary and Council Rock School Board.
The Newtown Democrats Club has endorsed candidates for upcoming local races, including Newtown Borough Council and Newtown Township Board of Supervisors. Incumbent Perry Warren has been endorsed for reelection to Newtown Borough Council. He is an attorney and businessman currently representing Ward 1 on Borough Council. He is senior warden of St. Luke’s Church and a father of five. Perry, a Newtown native who moved away at the age of five, returned to the borough in 1999. He received his undergraduate degree from Colgate University and a J.D. from University of North Carolina. Chris Amazeen has been endorsed as a candidate representing Ward 1 on Newtown Borough Council. As an investment fund manager, Amazeen has expertise in both …
Saturday, March 23, 2013
A look at the top news this past week in Newtown.
Here's a look at the top news that made headlines this week in Newtown. Trailer Park Developer May Resubmit Townhome Plan In a five-page letter to the township, County Builders said it would consider submitting a plan for 56 townhomes provided township officials agree to a series of conditions. Democrats Announce Candidates for Township Supervisors The Newtown Democrats have endorsed Judy Norkin and Jen Dix for the two seats on the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors Toll Brothers Takes Over Delancey Court The development, located on Durham Road, was started by McGrath but will be finished by Toll Brothers. Newtown Crews Battle Overnight Fire in Northampton Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Company, along with crews from Newtown and …
Friday, March 22, 2013
The Newtown Democrats have endorsed Judy Norkin and Jen Dix for the two seats on the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors.
Democrats Judy Norkin and Jen Dix today announced their candidacy for the two seats on the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors that will be on the ballot in November. Norkin and Dix have both been endorsed by the Newtown Democrats, which met Wednesday to discuss its support of local candidates. Dix is a 20-year resident of Newtown Township who lives in Wiltshire Walk. “She has been a community advocate for many years,” a press release from the Newtown Democrats said. She is self-employed as a consulting actuary in the health insurance industry and has a background in finance and risk management. She served on the Township’s Financial Planning Committee in 2006-2007. Dix is married with two children. According to the press release, …
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1:32 pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Heard they were trying to get this approved before the "trailer parks" come to Newtown more ›