Borough of Newtown
23 North State Street
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 215.968.2109
Fax: 215.968.6338
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM
All meetings are held
in Borough Hall
unless otherwise noted.
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We acknowledge, with special thanks and recognition, citizens of Newtown Borough whose names are listed on this web site and who serve in a voluntary capacity as members of the following boards and committees. Their generous donation of time and effort to retain the character of Newtown Borough, preserve our heritage, and support our government are highly valued and appreciated by Borough Council.
Committees of Council regularly meet in Council Chambers, 23 North State Street, Newtown, unless otherwise advertised.
The Council meets monthly on the Wednesday prior to the second Tuesday for Work Session in Council Chambers.
The semi-monthly meetings of the Council are held on the second Tuesday and when applicable, the fourth Thursday in the auditorium at the Chancellor Center, 30 North Chancellor Street, Newtown.
Boards and Committees
Building Code Board of Appeals
Civil Service Commission
Emergency Services Coordinating Committee
Environmental Advisory Council
Historic Architectural Review Board
Human Relations Commission
Joint Historic Commission
Planning Commission
Police and Non-Uniform Pension Fund Committee
Recreation Board - Oversees Linton Memorial Park and Brian S. Gregg Memorial Park
Shade Tree Commission
Traffic Management Committee
Zoning Hearing Board
Members:
Kevin Dippolito
J. Eric Johnson
Warren Woldorf
Three member board, six year term. Meets on call.
Civil Service Commission
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Chairperson, Duane E. Buck
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(215) 968-2044
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George Penn
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J. Eric Johnson
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Six member board, four year term. Meets on call.
Emergency Management Committee
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Director
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Donald Harris
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(215) 968-2800
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Borough Coordinator
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Mayor Dennis O'Brien
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(215) 968-4896
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Newtown Fire Association
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Carl Forsyth
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(215) 968-3731
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Newtown Borough Police Department
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Chief Anthony Wojciechowski
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(215) 860-7835
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Newtown Township Police Department
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Chief Rick Pasqualini
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(215) 968-2800
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| Newtown Ambulance Squad | Joseph Swerk | (215) 968-3500 |
Seven member board, three year term. Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Environmental Advisory Council
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Chairperson, John T. Duggan
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(215) 968-3892
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Henry D'Silva
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| Michael Piacentino |
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| Council Liaison, Perry Warren | (215) 497-0230 |
Seven member board, five year term. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM
Historic Architectural Review Board
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The Borough Zoning and Historic District Ordinances require that all plans for exterior changes to buildings within the Historic District (which can be seen from any public way) be reviewed for appropriateness by HARB and the Council. HARB meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, except for November and December when they meet the third Wednesday (because of the holidays); the meetings are held in Borough Hall at 7:30 PM. DEADLINE: Completed applications must be submitted to the Zoning Office no later than two Wednesdays before the HARB meeting in order to be placed on the HARB agenda for that month's meeting. For information on guidelines under which HARB will operate, see "Design Guidelines and Historic District Ordinance 594".
Pick up copies of all HARB booklets in Boro Offices at 23 N. State Street, Newtown, |
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| Only after review by HARB and approval by Borough Council can a Certificate of Appropriateness be issued by Zoning Officer, Jo-Anne Brown. |
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Chairperson
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James McAuliffe
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(215) 504-2244
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Vice-Chair
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Mike Hutchinson
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Bernie Sauer
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Mary Dinneen |
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Member
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Stephen Rinear
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Member
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C. Brian Titus
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Member, COA Administrator
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Jo-Anne Brown
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(215) 860-8859
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Preservation Consultant
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Marilou Ehrler
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(908) 295-6044
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| Non-Member Recording Secretary | Leslie Dunleavy | |
| Council Liaison | Robert King |
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The Commission was established to ensure that all persons, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, age, mental or physical,etc. are afforded equal opportunities for employment, housing and the use of public accommdations. If an individual feels discrimination has been involved, this commission will hear their formal complaint.
5 member board that meets as needed
Chairperson, Linda Espenshade Heinemann (215) 579-8896
Harry Betz
Mary Catherine Miller
Rober Szwajkos
Aryeh Weinstein
Eight member board, four year term that meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 PM.
Joint Historic Commission
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The Joint Historic Commission's primary responsibility is the protection and preservation of historically and/or architecturally significant structures in Newtown Borough and Newtown Township. The Commission is comprised of four residents from each of these two municipalities. Owners of properties seeking to obtain permission to demolish all or part of a structure must initially file an application for a "Determination of Significance" with the respective municipality. This authorizes the Joint Historic Commission to conduct a review of the structure that may include archival research, site investigation, and formal discussion. The results of this work, and a recommendation to approve or deny the request for demolition, are submitted in a written report to Newtown Borough Council or the Township Board of Supervisors. As an advocate for historic preservation, the Joint Historic Commission can be a resource for property owners and Borough and Township boards and committees regarding historic and/or architecturally significant structures. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 PM in Newtown Borough Council Chamber, located at 23 North State Street. |
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Chair (Borough)
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Warren Woldorf
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(215) 968-4879
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Vice-Chair (Borough)
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Lorraine Pentz
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Treasurer
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Jeanette Rogers
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Borough
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Nancy Freudenthal
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Borough
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Larry Fink
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Township
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Lisa Ray
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Township
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Bill Mahler
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Township
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Craig Deutsch
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Non-Member Recording Secretary
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Sandi McIntyre
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Liaison (Borough)
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Bob King
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| Liaison (Township) | Ryan Gallagher |
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Seven member board. Meets monthly on the first Monday of each month at 7 PM.
Planning Commission
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Completed applications with fees must be submitted to the Zoning Officer two weeks prior to the first Monday of each month in order to be placed on the Planning Commission Agenda. |
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Chair
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Mark Craig
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(215) 579-2475
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Vice-Chair
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Paul Salvatore
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Member
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Susan Bannon
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Member
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David Bryk
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Member
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Paul Snyder
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Member
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Karen White
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Member
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Warren Woldorf
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Non-member Recording Secretary
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Leslie Dunleavy
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| Borough Liaison, Larry Auerweck |
(215) 579-8435 |
Five member board. Meets on call.
Police and Non-Uniform Pension
Fund Committee
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The Newtown Police and Non-Uniform Pension Fund is administered through the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System (PMRS) |
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Administrator
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Pennsylvania Muncipal Retirement System (PMRS) |
(800) 622-7968
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Member
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Dennis O'Brien
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(215) 968-4896
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Member
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Anthony Wojciechowski
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(215) 860-7835
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Member
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Marcia M. Scull
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(215) 968-2109
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| Member | Robert J. Walker | (215) 504-1232 |
| Member | Pat Ours | (215) 968-2109 |
Nine member board. Meets quarterly.
Parks & Recreation Board
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Co-Chair
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Deborah Cyb
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Co-chair
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Heather Lewis
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(215) 504-1536
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Member
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Ralph Ippoliti
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Member
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Bob Mirales
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Amy Moore
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Member
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Dana Pikul
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Member
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Laurie Tyler
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| Member | Jeanine Rambo | |
| Member | Betsy Stucker | |
| Non-member Recording Secy | Leslie Dunleavy | |
| Council Liaison | John Burke | (215) 962-2753 |
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Since 1984 Newtown Borough has had the honor of being declared "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation, the first and one of the few in Bucks County Pennsylvania. The Tree City USA award is given to those communities who have a legally constituted body or Shade Tree Commission, a Community Tree Ordinance, an active and comprehensive community forestry program supported by the community and an Arbor Day Proclamation and Public Commemorative Tree Planting. Arbor Day is celebrated nationwide on the fourth Friday in April.
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Chairperson
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Theodore W. Schmidt
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(215) 860-6310
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Secretary
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Ann Balderston
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(215) 968-1834
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Member
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James Waitkus
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(215) 504-0382
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Borough Liaison
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Perry Warren
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(215) 497-0230
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Traffic Committee
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The Traffic Management Committee was set up to investigate Borough traffic flow and parking needs |
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Jonathan Guy
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Jennifer Pennington
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C. David Krewson
Victor Cocozza
Paul Blancato
Paul Salvatore
Borough Liaison, Charles Machion (267) 757-0890
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Meets the 1st Tuesday, if needed
Zoning Hearing Board
| Chairperson | Charles F. Swartz, III | (215 )968-3891 |
| Member | Kimberly O'Neill | (215) 968-4581 |
| Member | Thomas Dillione | (215) 968-4572 |
| Alternate | William E. Palkovics | (215) 968-0935 |
| Alternate | Harry V. Tomlinson, III | (215) 860-9063 |
