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Resolution 7-1-2026 - 250th Anniversary of the United States


See Resolution # 7-1-2026 commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States and Reaffirming the Borough's Commitment to Constitutional Government, Civic Engagement, and the Principles of Self-Governance.

Lightpath Fiber-Optic Project - Status Update as of July 1, 2026


Following discussions with borough and local state officials, including a June 11 call regarding the proposed fiber-optic project, Lightpath has informed the borough that it is actively pursuing alternative routes that would avoid construction within historic Newtown Borough.According to the compan…

Peco Gas Main Repair Work - Status Update as of July 1, 2026


The final restoration, which includes trench revitalization, milling, and paving, is currently scheduled to begin on July 8, 2026. This work will take place on State Street from Chancellor to Centre, as well as Penn Street from Chancellor to State. Affected residents and businesses will be notified…

Urgent Security Warning - New "Verify You Are Human" Scam Tactic


We want to alert everyone to a dangerous new Malicious tactic currently circulating. Malicious actors have found a new way to compromise your computer by exploiting standard website verification checks. Typically, when a site wants to verify you aren’t a robot, it asks you to select images (like tr…

New PA Law - shared by Walk Friendly Newtown & Newtown Borough Police


See Paul Miller Law which prohibits holding or using a handheld mobile device while operating a vehicle.

Spring and Summer 2026 Newsletter has arrived!


Our Newtown Borough Spring-Summer 2026 Newsletter is arriving in Borough mailboxes and extra copies are now available at Borough Hall. 

Volunteers Needed


Please see https://www.boroughofnewtown.com/volunteers-needed for available opportunities.Any Borough resident willing to volunteer should complete the Volunteer Application. If you have any questions, please contact Gina Tognini, Personnel Liaison, or call the Office of the Borough Secretary at (2…

Monthly E-News


To subscribe, click on "Email Updates" on the bottom right of the website home page. You will receive monthly emails that are sent out to notify Borough residents, employees, and visitors of scheduled events, meetings of special interest, volunteer opportunities, public surveys, roadwork, and more.…