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Newtown Township Human Relations Commission Feb. 18, 2026 Meeting — Key Takeaways
The Newtown Township Human Relations Commission (NTHRC) met on February 18, 2026 to address administrative transitions, strengthen outreach, and discuss how technology (including AI) can improve documentation and public transparency.
The 4–6 Pheasant Run “Identity Crisis”
When innovation meets a mid-century rulebook: how a clean, high-tech surface-protection operation got treated like a “service station”—and why the parking math exposes the bigger problem.
The “Gas Station” That Isn’t
The conflict starts with a classification: the zoning officer placed Gary Weber’s surface-protection business into the “E12 Service Station” bucket—an industrial-era category that treats the tenant like a grease-stained auto shop or a high-turnover petrol station. Read the details...
Analysis of $470,000 in 11 February 2026 Bills
By John Mack | Civic Insight Journalist
A township isn’t just budgets and bureaucracy — it’s salt trucks, summer camps, tactical vests, Mah Jongg tables, boilers, and portable toilets. It’s the everyday heartbeat of local life. More here...
Key Takeaways from the February 11, 2026 Newtown BOS Meeting
At the February 11, 2026, Newtown Township Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting, the board addressed several infrastructure projects, including authorizing bids for the 2026 road paving program and presenting plans for a new pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek. Public and board discussion highlighted a funding dispute regarding fire services with the neighboring borough and concerns over a reduction in the total miles of roadway being resurfaced. Additionally, the meeting included a comprehensive police report covering recent criminal activity and emergency responses, such as a significant snow event. Final administrative actions involved approving a new labor contract for non-uniformed employees and enacting ordinances related to Verizon’s franchise agreement and municipal lien fees. Read more here...
Most Viewed Web Pages
January 2026
There were 4,148 pageviews in January 2026.
The following pages - not including the home page and menu pages, etc. - were among the top most viewed pages in January 2026:
- 5 Surprising Takeaways from the Newtown Supervisors’ Leadership Shake-up
- 2025 Newtown Township Vendor Payments
- Meet Mack Monday 26 January 2026 Recap
- Newtown’s Business Commons Overlay Workshop
- How I Spent My Time as Supervisor in 2025
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
January 2026
In January 2026, there were 232 views of videos on my "Newtown's Voice" Youtube channel. The following are the Top 5 most viewed and/or most important – in my view – videos viewed in January, 2026. Click on the video image or link below the image to see the video.
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Mack's 2025 Supervisor Activity Report See how I spent my time in 2025 fighting to keep you informed. |
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
January 2026
The following are the TOP 3 podcasts played in January 2026.
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