Newtown Borough is a municipality of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania organized under the Borough Code. It is divided into two wards, with each ward electing three members of Borough Council. The Mayor and Borough Council serve on a volunteer basis and receive no monetary compensation.
Elected Officials
| Elected officials are voted into office by Newtown Borough residents and serve four year terms. |
The Council meets monthly on the Wednesday prior to the second Tuesday for Work Session at 5:30 P.M. Check the website calendar for meeting locations as they vary due to availability at the Chancellor Center. Borough phone number is (215)968-2109.
The monthly meetings of the Council are held on the second Tuesday at the Chancellor Center at 7:00 P.M. and when required, a second meeting on the fourth Thursday.
| Borough Council: | six members | Areas of Responsibility |
| PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL Tara Grunde-McLaughlin | (215)479-0100 | Police Committee, Streets, Lights and Properties, and Budget & Finance |
| VICE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL Emily Heinz | (267)210-0450 eheinz@boroughofnewtown.com | Liaison to HARB, Recreation Board, Joint Historic Commission, and Budget & Finance |
| MEMBER Amy Lustig | (267)496-9282 alustig@boroughofnewtown.com | Liaison to EAC, Human Relations Commission, and Walk Friendly Newtown Committee |
| MEMBER Dennis O'Brien | (215)262-7900 dobrien@boroughofnewtown.com | Liaison to Streets, Lights and Properties |
| MEMBER Maryellen Raymond | (215)990-0644 mraymond@boroughofnewtown.com | Liaison to Planning Commission, Zoning, Shade Tree Commission, and Personnel Committee |
| MEMBER Robert Szwajkos | (267)972-4409 | Liaison to Parking & Signs Committee, and Budget & Finance |
| MAYOR John Burke | (215)962-2753 jburke@boroughofnewtown.com | Police Committee, Emergency Management Coordinator The Mayor does perform weddings upon request. |
Tax Collector :
Judy S. Musto (215) 504-1284 (phone)
taxcollector@boroughofnewtown.com
Office: Borough Hall, 23 N. State Street
Hours:
April and August: Tuesday 5-7 PM and last two Wednesdays 5-7 PM
April 30th & August 31st 5-7 PM
Current Millages: 2022
Borough 17.25 Mills
County 25.45 Mills
School (2022-23) 134.4 Mills
Other times by appointment
For additional tax information, see www.bctaxes.org #28 for Newtown Borough.
A number of Newtown Borough residents assist elected officials by serving on a committee, board or staff. The earned income tax collector is Keystone Collections. See Taxpayer Helpline Flyer.pdf for information. Patricia A. Ours, Treasurer; Judy S. Musto, Borough Secretary, jmusto.newtown@gmail.com; Borough Engineer, Michele Fountain; Borough Solicitor, Michael Clarke of Rudolph Clarke, LLC