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Newtown Library Requests Township Support
The Newtown Library Company is far more than a repository for books; it is a foundational pillar of local heritage that predates the American Revolution. Founded circa 1760, the institution holds a distinguished status as one of Pennsylvania’s oldest subscription libraries, with charter documents that vividly capture the "commotion in the streets" during the nation’s founding.
At the 28 January 2026 Newtown Township Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting, representative of the Newtown Library Company - Meg Griffin (Library Board Secretary) and Johanna Hager (Library Board President) - made a formal request for financial assistance from the Township.
Read more and view/listen to Ms. Griffin's comments before the BOS...
Challenges to Good #NewtownPA Government
This "Deep Dive" podcast summarize a "Meet Mack Monday" community meeting held in January 2026 to discuss various infrastructure and governance issues in Newtown Township. Participants expressed significant concerns over budget transparency, specifically noting the absence of monthly treasurer reports and the potential for deficit spending. The discussion also addressed the controversial use of consent agendas, which some residents believe limits public oversight on expensive items like police vehicles.
#NewtownPA Residents Win Fight for a Safe Sidewalk
For many months Newtown Township residents fought for installing sidewalks and curbing along Newtown-Yardley Road to improve pedestrian safety and connect local trails to Newtown Borough. Local leaders emphasize that these improvements will enhance community walkability and provide better access to nearby small businesses. Listen to this podcast to learn more about how residents overcame opposition from township leaders.
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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