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The 2012 Township of Newtown Budget is available for public inspection; please click the links below.
MEETING INFORMATION
The Zoning Hearing Board (regular meeting) scheduled for February 16, 2012 is meeting only for the re-org.
The Special Meeting for Billboards is postponed until March 15, 2012. (time to be posted).
TOWNSHIP INFORMATION
Effective January 1, 2012 . . . Newtown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has appointed CENTAX as the Local Service Tax Officer. Beginning with the 1st Qtr. 2012 Return, all payment and inquiries must be directed to CENTAX. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
Please note that any dogs/pets are not permitted on any turf fields throughout the township. For Gable Field, there is a signed area that is designated as a dog area on the east side of Ellis Road adjacent to the Township Building.
For information on the Newtown Township Library, please
Starting December 5, 2011 the Code Enforcement Department is undergoing a transition and all calls are being re-directed to Kyle Bendler. For all appointments and inspections please call 302-266-9057 or 1-800-732-2551 & ask for Claire Layton. Any questions on permits / projects please call 215-808-7252 or email kbendler@biuinc.com .
Newtown Township is seeking interested people (must be a resident) willing to serve on various boards and commissions (Planning, Zoning, EAC, Parks & REc., Municipal Authority, etc.). If interested, please submit your letter of intent and resume/CV to Michael Trio, Township manager, at triom@newtowntwpdelco.org by December 23, 2011. Appointments will be made at the Board of Supervisors Re-organizational Meeting on January 3, 2012.
Please display House Numbers on homes and businesses
Did you know that Township Ordinance No. 2006-04 requires all homes and business to display numbers that are clearly visible from the street? The reason for this requirement is to assist the police, ambulance and fire company in locating your property in the case of an emergency. Numbers must be at least 4 inches high and 2.5 inches wide with scotchlite reflective material or of a color which contrasts with its background.
Effective Immediately - All permits MUST be accompanied by a signed contract.
The Police Dept. is now collecting email addresses for community notifications of any criminal activity in the township. If you are interested in receiving this information, please contact Sergeant Lunn at Lunnc@newtowntownship.org
Newtown Township's Government Access TV channel's are: 45 for Verizon and 964 for Comcast.
The Township will have humus (topsoil) available from March to September.
Lecture by Mark Gormel "Native Plants, Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Healthy Watersheds: What's the Connection?". On Sunday February 12, 2012 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Penn State Brandywine. Click here for flyer and click here for information.
The Heritage Commision of Delaware County is asking for a Call For Nominations for the 34th Annual Preservation Awards. They will recognize individuls, groups, organizations, businesses and institutions. Award categories include: Site Preservation, Publications, Special Programs / Projects, Individual Achievement, Historic Preservation Planning, Youth and The Leedom B. Morrison Heritage Award. Click on the link here for the Award Categories and a Nomination Form. The deadline is March 2, 2012.
The Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association is hosting a seminar "Caring for Managed Open Spaces" on March 7, 2012, 8:30 am to 11:00 am at Ridley Creek State Park. This is open to the Landscaping Industry and Public Works Employees. Participants can get free CEUS for their arborist certifications & pesticide applicator licenses. CLICK HERE for the Flyer & Program Agenda and CLICK HERE for Registration Form.
The Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association in Newtown Square is verifiying the names of the Veterans that are to be listed on the Wall of Prayers. They are still accepting new names of Veterans from Newtown Square to add to the Wall of Prayers. Please click on More News Info. (page 2) above for complete details.
The County Compost Farm will now be open the 3rd Wednesday of each month, January to September (excluding February) from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Information from the National Fire Protection Association (click the links below for each flyer) ~
Helmets for sale: The Police Dept. has skateboard and bike helmets for sale for $7.00. Various sizes and colors available for children and adults. Available to residents and non-residents. Call 610-356-0602 for more information.
Donations Warehouse is accepting furniture and household items. Click on More News Info. above for details, information and phone numbers.
To purchase a brick to honor a local veteran, or information on the Veterans Memorial, click on more news info. above (page 2).
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