Wednesday, April 24, 2013
More than 34,900 pounds of electronics were collected during the township's recycling event in March.
Newtown Township's recent electronics recycling day was a "tremendous success," the township website says. More than 34,900 pounds of electronics were collected during the event in March, which was put on by Leck Waste Services. According to the township website, 385 cars dropped items off for recycling. If you have an item to recycle but didn't make it last month, the township will host another recycling day on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon, according to the website. Items that can be recycled include:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The township is seeking seasonal workers to maintain ball fields, clean park bathrooms and perform routine maintenance of township property.
Newtown Township is hiring seasonal employees for parks and grounds maintenance The township is currently accepting applications for temporary, part-time, seasonal workers to maintain ball fields, clean park bathrooms and perform routine maintenance of township property, according to information provided by the manager's office. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and be reliable, according to information from the township manager's office. Additionally, applicants must be mechanically inclined and be able to operate tractors, walk-behind mowers and use powered lawn maintenance equipment. To apply, visit www.twp.newtown.pa.us or pick up an application at the Newtown Township Building, 100 Municipal…
Friday, March 29, 2013
Items to be accepted include televisions, household appliances, printers, computers and more.
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 …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Items to be accepted include televisions, household appliances, printers, computers and more.
Do you have an old TV, computer or appliance you're looking to get rid of safely? There will be a free electronics recycling event this Saturday at the Newtown Township Administration Building. The event, hosted by Leck, will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Items that will be accepted include:
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The development, located on Durham Road, was started by McGrath but will be finished by Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers has taken over the completion of a Newtown Township age-restricted housing development off Route 413. Toll Brothers flags now line the entry into the Delancey Court community. Delancey Court was started by McGrath but in recent years, construction has halted. According to a report published by the Courier Times, Toll Brothers has purchased 66 unfinished lots at the site. There are already 48 townhouses finished and occupied. Toll Brothers offers the following description of the community on its website: "Delancey Court is a quaint enclave of 66 luxurious carriage homes in historic Newtown, Bucks County, PA, offering residents resort-style living for active adults, age 55 and better. The low-maintenance living combined with a …
Thursday, February 28, 2013
According to Ferguson, the township has a year-end fund balance of $950,000. The budget had estimated a $680,000 year-end fund balance.
Newtown Township's finances are healthy, Township Manager Kurt Ferguson reported to the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday. According to Ferguson, the township has a year-end fund balance of $950,000. The budget had estimated a $680,000 year-end fund balance. If everything comes in as budgeted, Ferguson expects the township to have a fund balance of more than a million dollars at the end of 2013. The trend of "healthy" earned income tax in February continued through the month, Ferguson said. As of Wednesday, the township has collected $1,083,700 in earned income tax. "We are in very good shape," Ferguson said.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Items to be accepted include televisions, household appliances, printers, computers and more.
Do you have an old TV, computer or appliance you're looking to get rid of safely? There will be a free electronics recycling event next month at the Newtown Township Administration Building. The event, hosted by Leck, will be held March 30 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Items that will be accepted include:
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Members of the public are invited and welcome to attend and give their testimony.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will have public input hearings Wednesday for a propopsed Newtown Artesian Water Company well placement and improvements. The hearings will be held at 1 and 6:30 p.m. at the Newtown Township Administration Building. The Newtown Artesian Water Company will be seeking a determination that the placement of a well, well house and associated improvements on a site in the township are reasonably necessary for the convenience or welfare of the public, according to a notice on the township website. Members of the public are invited and welcome to attend and give their testimony. To offer your comments to the Public Utility Commission, you will be required to sign in before the meeting begins. Both …
Monday, September 24, 2012
About 15 former Syscamore Street Acme employees reflected on their memories of the store.
For Doris Randolph, Saturday’s demolition of the Sycamore Street Acme was a bittersweet moment. The Northampton resident grew up in Newtown Borough and worked at the grocery store for nearly seven years, starting in 1955 when she was 16. “I’m sad to see it go,” said Randolph, who was known during her time at the store as Doris Wilson. Randolph and about 15 people who formerly worked at the Sycamore Street Acme location attended a small get together and photo session in the minutes before the decaying building was annihilated by demolition crews. “It’s nice to see everyone here,” said Jim Brannigan, who worked as a produce manager at the store for 20 years. Brannigan said he fondly looks back on the people, the countless employee picnics …
Autumn Thomas
11:41 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Newtown Township's Environmental Advisory Council was proud to partner with and assist Leck with the event! more ›