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I have been a resident of Newtown Township since 1995 and a Newtown Supervisor from October 2017 though December 2025 (8 years). 2026 marks the close of my time serving as a Supervisor, and I want to use this moment to express my deep gratitude to the residents of this community. It has truly been an honor to serve you, to be your voice on as a Supervisor, and to work every day with the belief that local government functions best when it is transparent, accountable, and open to the people it represents.

As I step away from the dais, I’m not stepping away from Newtown. I will continue to support transparency, good governance, and resident involvement in every way I can. My hope is that the work we do together continues to strengthen the connection between the governing Board and the public it serves.

The $11.5 Million Unwind

Newtown Township and the Newtown Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority have navigated a complex crisis regarding sewage treatment capacity and infrastructure growth. Following intense local opposition and legal challenges, the Township successfully pressured the Authority to terminate plans for a new wastewater treatment facility.

In response, the Authority was able to offer the land, which it obtained through eminent domain, for sale on the open market. On July 22, 2026, the NBCJMA entered into a Real Property Purchase Agreement to sell the 17.87 acre parcel of land for $11.5 million. The buyer - DeLuca Newtown LLC - intends to develop the site into a townhouse community.

Meanwhile, residents remain uncertain if previous utility rate increases will be reversed now that the primary project has been abandoned. Documents further reveal ongoing legal transparency efforts through Right-to-Know requests concerning the sale of that property.

“Our founders wanted us to know what our government represen-tatives are doing. They knew that a healthy press is essential to a healthy democracy—and it’s worked for almost 250 years.” – Bucks County Herald. Also important, IMHO, is for elected government representatives – past and present - to keep citizens they represent well informed.