Newtown Borough Agrees to Township's Fire Services Agreement

At its 8 April 2026 Work Session, the Borough Council moved to enter a one-year Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement for fire services with Newtown Township for 2026.

• Terms: The Borough will pay a flat fee for the full year, replacing previous complex formulas.
• Scope: The agreement covers all services previously enjoyed by the Borough and is retroactive to January 1, 2026.

Services include staffing during weather emergencies, fire prevention education for the churches and pre-schools, fire investigations, record keeping/data collection, annual fire and safety inspections and re-inspections, safety consultations with local businesses when requested, provide home safety inspections when requested, monitor current and future safety issues. In addition, the Emergency Services Department will not continue to work on Emergency Management issues.

Posted on 09 Apr 2026, 01:40 - Category: Public Safety