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G-17 Data Center Zoning Framework
This briefing document synthesizes the proposed regulatory framework (Ordinance Draft 5.27.26) for the establishment of "G-17 Data Centers" within the Newtown Area Joint Municipal Zoning Ordinance (JMZO). The JMZO involves the municipalities of Newtown Township, Upper Makefield Township, and Wrightstown Township. The proposed ordinance establishes data centers as a "Conditional Use" in specific industrial and agricultural districts, subject to stringent performance standards.
Newtown Creek Bridge Rebid Specifications
Executive Summary
The Newtown Creek Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge & Trail project, detailed in Addendum #2 of the May 1, 2026, rebid specifications, involves the construction of a 170-linear foot timber and steel girder bridge and a 493-linear foot asphalt trail in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Analysis of the 10 June 2026 #NewtownPA Bills List
The Newtown Township Bills List for June 10, 2026, details a total expenditure of $1,045,306.36 across various municipal funds. The most significant financial obligation during this period is debt service, which accounts for over 59% of the total spend. Other major areas of expenditure include public safety police and fire protection, health insurance premiums, and preparations for summer recreational programming.
The June 2026 community newsletter published by John Mack, a former Newtown Township Supervisor, summarizes key local government issues. Here is a short summary of the key topics covered in this issue:
- Chandler Hall Sale: Residents questioned the proposed sale of Chandler Hall to a private, for-profit investor.
- New Fire & Police Facilities: Newtown Township continues planning for replacement or upgraded public safety facilities due to safety, space, and operational deficiencies.
- 2026 Road Program: June paving and concrete repair work is scheduled across multiple neighborhoods.
- Data Center Zoning: Local municipalities are developing regulations to address noise, water use, electricity demand, and other data center impacts.
- Township Spending Review: The Board of Supervisors approved more than $145,000 in bills during a brief May meeting.
- AI Body Camera Concerns: AI-powered police technologies raise privacy, accountability, and public safety concerns.
- Open Government & Accessibility: Public records should be searchable, machine-readable, and accessible.
- Get Involved: Neighbors for Open Government encourages citizen participation and greater transparency in local government.
Most Viewed Web Pages
May 2026
There were 4,953 pageviews in May 2026.
The following pages - not including the home page and menu pages, etc. - were among the top most viewed pages in May 2026:
- Briefing on Lightpath Fiber Optic Infrastructure Project in Bucks County
- Lafayette One Development Sketch Plan
- NBCJMA 2025 Chapter 94 Municipal Wasteload Management Briefing
- Neighbors for Open Government
Year 2025
The following web sites/pages were among the top most viewed pages in the Year 2025, during which there was a total of 16,064 page views::
- Newtown News of Interest
- Newtown Supervisor Blog
- Events and Meetings
- Recently Added & Most Viewed Content
- Subscribe to John Mack's eNewsletters
Most Viewed News Stories
Year 2025
The following stories from the News of Interest and Newtown News Update email newsletters were among the top 5 most viewed news stories in 2025:
- Worthington Buys Steeple View Property
- Proposed "Goodnoe Homestead" Development
- The Case of the Contested NAC Sign
- Toll Bros Begin Blasting
- Bucks County Affordable Housing Crunch
Most Viewed/Important Videos
May 2026
In May 2026, there were 178 views of videos on my "Newtown's Voice" Youtube channel. The following are the Top 5 most viewed videos viewed in May, 2026. Click on the video image or link below the image to see the video.
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Recently Curated Content
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I "scoop" - curate - stories from regional and local news sources and pages of my website that may be of interest to Newtown Township area residents. Each "scoop" is an edited summary and links back to the original source article and related information. Any opinions and/or insights appended to these article summaries are solely those of John Mack and do not represent the opinions of any other person or entity. |
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Most Listened To Audio Podcasts
May 2026
In May 2026, there were 498 plays of audio recordings/podcasts on my "Newtown's Voice" Soundcloud channel.The following are the TOP 3 podcasts played in May 2026.
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