My survey asked residents to tell me who I should vote for as a Newtown Township representative on the Sewer Authority Board. For background, read "#NewtownPA BOS Discuss Sewer Authority Board Appointment". That vote, however, has been tabled to be dealt with at a future BOS meeting – probably at the 9 July 2025 session.
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My Comments:
It is imperative that the supervisors appoint someone who has expressed opposition to the sewer treatment plant. I agree with the majority of survey respondents; i.e, that person is Marc Bjorkman, who has publicly (and privately to me) expressed his opposition to the sewer treatment plant. I spoke with Craig Deutsch who refused to say that he is outright opposed to such a plant in Newtown.
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At the 24 June 2025 public meeting of the Newtown Bucks County Joint Municipality Authority (aka Newtown Sewer Authority) Advisory Board, several residents in attendance voiced opinions about several issues including making these meetings more accessible to the public. Residents also had questions about the future of the land purchased by the Authority.
Listen to the comments here...
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My Comments:
At the end of the meeting, the Board discussed a new policy for public comments at meetings as if to say, "We heard you. Now we need to codify/limit(?) how the the public can make comments at our meetings."
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Some topics discussed at the 23 June 2025 MMM Meeting included appointment of Newtown Township representative to Sewer Authority Board - Latest Info (the recent Patch article does not have the latest news regarding this issue), Billboards in Newtown? Pedestrian Safety (crosswalks, etc.), Roadwork - Contract Awarded, Newtown Twp/Boro Fire Services Agreement, New Fire Station - Concept Plans, Scope, & Budget, Newtown Creek Bridge Public Meeting, What's Happening with Steeple View Property?, Holy Family Student Housing Project.
View the video here...
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BOS meeting summaries, BOS voting record for the year, a glossary of terms, an index, and links to documents and data - all in ONE document.
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Newtown Creek Pedestrian Bridge Plan
On June 26, 2025, the Newtown Creek Coalition held a public meeting to present plans for the Newtown Creek Pedestrian Bridge. This video was created from audio and photos recorded at that meeting. Not all visuals are available. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
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Resident Comment:
A recent comment on FB: “Waste of money. All of the paths at Veterans Park need to be repaved. When is that getting done and with what money? New projects equal new maintenance costs and we can’t even keep up with current maintenance.”
Some Questions:
- It is said that the bridge will "provide safe pedestrian and bicycling [emphasis added] circulation. Is 8 feet wide enough to safely accommodate both pedestrians AND bicyclists?
- What about further resident input?
- More questions…
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Two Bucks County lawmakers – State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Perry Warren – accuse Sunoco/Energy Transfer of not taking its responsibility to remediate the leak seriously and putting residents and the environment at continued risk for long-term damage.
The legislators specifically noted that Energy Transfer has failed to delineate the plume, limiting its ability to assess the full scope of the impact of the jet fuel release.
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The letter states:
"It is unacceptable that Sunoco/Energy Transfer has not delineated the plume. Without this [delineation], there is no way to assess the impact of this release on ground water and the number of residents [including Newtown residents?] impacted."
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This is my personal summary of the June 11, 2025, meeting of the #NewtownPA Township Board of Supervisors (BOS). This is not a complete nor an official summary. See 2025 BOS Chronicle for details.
Reports of Board Members: John Mack attended Juneteenth celebration & celebrates "LOVE is LOVE" Month
Manager’s Report: Newtown Creek Bridge Project, May 2025 Police Report, NFA Volunteer Incentive Program
Other Business: NBCJMA Board Appointment
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