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2.3.2012
The Agenda for the February 7th Board of Supervisors meeting is now available. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building, 433 Oakville Road, Shippensburg.

11.17.2011
Find more information on the new trash program here. Residents are encouraged to complete and return the Trash & Recycling Collection Registration Form recently mailed to all residents by December 9th. Residents with questions regarding this new voluntary service may call the secretary at 776-7665.

10.11.2011
North Newton Twp residents now have free disposal of up to 5 30-gallon bags of trash per week by taking them to the Cumberland County Landfill weekdays between the hours of 7 am & 3:30 pm and select Saturdays (call 423-9953 in advance for schedule). Must present a driver's license or identification with address at the scalehouse and be issued a landfill ID card.

1.2.2011
The RECYCLING CONTAINERS at the municipal building are open 6 days a week. Closed on Sundays. See the Recycling & Refuse webpage for details on acceptable materials.

1.1.2011
Vandalism has recently increased in the township. Road signs and personal property have been targeted. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and to report vandalism and any such action witnessed including license numbers to the PSP at 249-2121 or the Township Board of Supervisors at 776-7665. Charges will be filed for damage to township property.


Upcoming Events

2.7.2012
Board of Supervisors Meeting
(6:30 PM) - (9:00 PM)

2.7.2012
Fly Tying Classes
(7:30 PM) - (9:00 PM)

2.12.2012
Berean Church
(8:30 AM) - (11:30 AM)

2.14.2012
Fly Tying Classes
(7:30 PM) - (9:00 PM)

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About North Newton Township

PEOPLE
Population: 2169 (2000 U.S. Census)

ROADS
Township Road System: 30.83 Miles
State Road System: 28.99 Miles
Total Roads: 59.82 Miles

TAXES
Real Estate Tax .10 Mill
Per Capita Tax $5.00
Earned Income Tax 1/2%
Street Lighting: Only two neighborhoods in the Township are served by street lighting. The residents of those properties are charged a fee for this service as follows:
Oakville: 60 cents per foot of road frontage
North Newton Hills: $68 per lot



Township Information & Documents

Ordinances:
North Newton Township Ordinances

Township Map:
North Newton Township Map

Open Records Policy & Request Form:
North Newton Open Records Policy
North Newton Township Open Records Request Form

Resident Complaint Form:
North Newton Township Resident Complaint Form

2012 Township Budget:
2012 Budget

2011 Township Budget:
Budget Message
2011 Budget

Townships Today Newsletter :
Townships Today Newsletter



Township Officials

The following list includes all elected & appointed officials of North Newton Township.

Board of Supervisors:
David R. Parthemore, Chairman - Term expires January, 2012
Ralph Fisher, Vice-Chairman - Term expires January, 2017
Harold L. Hamilton, Supervisor - Term expires January, 2014

Secretary-Treasurer - Appointed Annually
Bonnie L. Myers

Township Engineer: - Appointed Annually
Brehm-Lebo Engineering, Inc.
William E. Green, P.E.

Township Solicitor: - Appointed Annually
Law Offices of O'Brien, Baric, & Scherer
Michael Scherer, Esquire

Board of Auditors:
Douglas R. Lindsay, Secretary - Appointed until January, 2012
Neal A. McCulloch, Chairman - Term expires January, 2012
Margaret Smith - Term expires January, 2014

Tax Collector:
Darlene Pittman Term expires January, 2014

Sewage Enforcement Officer:
Vincent C. Elbel - Appointed Annually

Emergency Management Coordinator & Host Municipality Landfill Inspector: - Appointed Annually
Dennis J. Powell

Planning Commission:
Ronald G. Glesner, Chairman - Appointed Term expires January, 2013
Steven J. Weingarten, Secy. - Appointed Term expires January, 2015
Allan R. Williams, Vice-Chairman - Appointed Term expires January, 2014
Robert E. Smith - Appointed Term exprires January, 2012
Frank Yost - Appointed Term expires January, 2012

Advisory Recreation and Park Board:
Ethel Brogan, Appointed Term ends January, 2014
Calvin Eugene Lynch, Appointed Term ends January, 2015
Harold McCullough, Appointed Term ends January, 2013
Shawn McCullough, Appointed Term ends January, 2016
Robert E. Smith, Appointed Term ends January, 2012