Newtown Borough is a municipality of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania organized under the Borough Code. It is divided into two wards, with each ward electing three members of Borough Council. The Mayor and Borough Council serve on a volunteer basis and receive no monetary compensation.
Elected Officials :
| Elected officials are voted into office by Newtown Borough residents and serve four year terms. |
The Council meets monthly on the Wednesday prior to the second Tuesday for Work Session at 5:30 P.M.
The monthly meetings of the Council are held on the second Tuesday at the Chancellor Center at 7:00 P.M. and when required, a second meeting on the fourth Thursday.
Borough phone number is (215)968-2109
| Borough Council: | six members | Areas of Responsibility |
| PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL Emily Heinz | (267)210-0450 | Police Committee, Streets, Lights and Properties, Joint Fire Commission, and Budget & Finance |
| VICE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL Kris Bauman | (908)202-8960 kbauman@boroughofnewtown.com | Liaison to the Historic Architectural Review Board, and Joint Historic Commission |
| MEMBER Gail Foley | (610)324-1974 gfoley@boroughofnewtown.com | Liaison to Budget & Finance, Planning Commission, and Shade Tree Commission |
| MEMBER Josh Phillips | (267)753-4449 jphillips@boroughofnewtown.com | Liaison to Recreation Board, Human Relations Commission, Joint Fire Commission, Newtown Fire Association |
| MEMBER Gina Tognini | (610)246-5556 gtognini@boroughofnewtown.com | Liaison to Personnel and Walk Friendly Newtown |
| MEMBER Julia Woldorf | (215)208-4726 | Liaison to Streets, Lights and Properties, Environmental Advisory Council and Budget & Finance |
| MAYOR John Burke | (215)962-2753 jburke@boroughofnewtown.com | Police Committee, Emergency Management Coordinator, Newtown Fire Association and Joint Fire Commission The Mayor does perform weddings upon request. |
Appointed Officials :
Craig Totaro, Borough Manager, (215)968-2109 x3, manager@boroughofnewtown.com
Judy S. Musto, Borough Secretary, (215)968-2109 x0, jmusto.newtown@gmail.com
Barry Isett & Associates, buildingandzoning@boroughofnewtown.com
Borough Engineer, CKS Engineers
Borough Solicitor, Rudolph Clarke, LLC
A number of Newtown Borough residents are appointed to Committees, Commissions, and Boards and provide a vital service to elected officials and staff. See Boards & Committees for more information.
Elected Tax Collector:
Judy S. Musto (215)968-2109 x4
taxcollector@boroughofnewtown.com
Office: Borough Hall, 23 N. State Street
2025 Tax Hours:
April and August: Tuesday 5-7 PM and last two Wednesdays 5-7 PM
April 30th & September 2nd 5-7 PM
Current Millages: 2025
Borough 20.25 Mills
County 27.45 Mills
School (2024-25) 140.7732 Mills
Other times by appointment
For additional tax information, see https://jsmusto.wixsite.com/boro
The earned income tax collector is Keystone Collections. See Taxpayer Helpline Flyer.pdf for information.