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Upcoming Meetings | Selected Recent Past Meetings | Selected 2025 Meetings | 2021-2025 BOS Chronicales

The following calendar includes Newtown Township public meetings as well as other events of interest to Newtown Township residents. Click on the event to see the time, location, agenda as well as other details including links to related information about items on the agenda.

Selected Upcoming Meetings

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Selected Recent Past Meetings

See the Site Index for a list of ALL past meetings…

28 January 2026 BOS Meeting Summary

A Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting that touched on funding priorities, zoning integrity, fire protection, and the Township’s true fiscal position.

The January 28, 2026 meeting of the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors covered a wide range of consequential issues—from whether the Township should financially support the historic Newtown Library, to how strictly local zoning ordinances should be defended, to a growing inter-municipal dispute with Newtown Borough over fire services.

Several discussions also raised broader questions about transparency, precedent, and how healthy the Township’s finances really are. See the details here...

26 January 2026 Meet Mack Monday Meeting Recap

A community conversation via Zoom covering infrastructure updates, borough development, signage & zoning, and ongoing concerns about transparency and financial reporting. View the video of the presentation made at the meeting:

Top takeaways

  • Newtown–Yardley Road sidewalk: the project has been approved for a $750,000 grant and would replace the existing path with a concrete sidewalk and curb for safety.
  • Liberty Center (Borough): discussion touched on a multi-story apartment and plaza concept, with interest in accelerating the project.
  • Open government & process: discussion included signage enforcement challenges and concerns about a Consent Agenda limiting transparency if not used carefully. 
  • Budget transparency: residents raised concerns about missing monthly reports and the need for clearer budget tracking and oversight.

See the detailed summary/recap...

Newtown Board of Supervisors Meeting Briefing: January 14, 2026

A quick, reader-friendly recap of the night’s biggest decisions and takeaways — from emergency services facilities to land development and ordinance updates. More details...

A Contentious 2026 BOS Reorganization

The January 5th, 2026 Newtown Township Board of Supervisors reorganization meeting broke the mold. The evening began with unexpected tension, led to a significant leadership shake-up, and culminated in powerful calls for unity and collaboration. It was a meeting that revealed deep divisions but also a clear desire to bridge them. Here are the five most surprising takeaways from a night that set a new course for Newtown..


Selected 2025 Meetings

See the Site Index for a list of ALL past meetings…