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Cable Franchise Agreement Ordinance

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NEWTON TOWNSHIP

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30PM in the Newton Township Municipal Building located at 1528 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411, the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Newton will hold a public meeting to consider enacting the following:

ORDINANCE OF NEWTON TOWNSHIP AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP AND COMCAST OF COLORADO/PENNSYLVANIA/ WEST VIRGINIA, LLC.

At the meeting, the Board of Supervisors will consider a proposed new cable franchise agreement and an ordinance authorizing execution of same, and will receive and consider public input, including with respect to the cable operator’s past performance and the Township’s future cable-related needs.  The Township will consider whether to enact the above-referenced proposed ordinance, to authorize execution of a new cable franchise agreement, and may vote for that purpose.

A copy of the full text of the ordinance may be examined at the address set forth above, during normal business hours from 8am to 4pm, Monday thru Friday.  Any interested party may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance from the Township upon payment of a standard copying charge.  In addition, a copy of the proposed ordinance has also been provided to and is available at the newspaper in which the Notice appears.

Francine D. Fawcett

Township Secretary/Treasurer

(570) 587-1520

Special Meeting 5-20-25

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NEWTON TOWNSHIP

Newton Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:30PM at 1528 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 to discuss and vote on Resolution 2025-3 regarding a grant application on behalf of the Newton Recreation Center for a Greenway, Trails and Recreation Program grant.

Newton Township, 2nd Class

Francine D. Fawcett , Sec/Treas. 

Ordinance 2025-1

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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1 – under consideration on January 6, 2025 at approximately 6:45PM.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING NO PARKING SIGNS AND PROHIBITTING PARKING ON NEWTON RANSOM BOULEVARD

            WHEREAS, pursuant to its authority pursuant to Section 2328 of the Second Class Township Code (53 P.S. Section 67328), and also 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section 3353, 6109, and 6122, in the interests of the Township and by exercise of its police powers, hereby authorizes the posting of no parking signs and prohibits parking along both sides SR-3001 (Newton Ransom Boulevard) by the Abington Heights Middle School.  

WHEREAS, in accordance with its authority as stated above, the Township has determined it appropriate and in the best interest of the Township to prohibit parking and to post no parking signs along the referenced section of SR-3001 (Newton Ransom Blvd.), including because parking along the referenced roadway has caused congestion and safety concerns.   

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED, and it is hereby enacted and ordained by the Newton Township Board of Supervisors, that:

            Section 1.      From the effective date of this Ordinance, parking shall be prohibited along both sides of SR 3001 (Newton Ransom Blvd.), along the property of Abington Heights Middle School;

            Section 2.      The Township shall erect and install appropriate no parking signs in accordance with applicable state regulations;

            Section 3:      Any person violating this Ordinance shall be guilty of a summary offense and subject to a fine up to $50.00 and other appropriate remedies as allowed by state law (including removal of the vehicle at the vehicle owner’s expense). 

            This Ordinance shall be effective five (5) days following adoption and enactment by the Board of Supervisors as reflected below.   
ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Newton Township Board of Supervisors on this 6th day of January, 2025.

RECREATION CENTER RATES

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Gym Rental $40/hr. during prime hours of Monday thru Friday 6pm-8pm – Sunday 1pm-4pm

Gym Rental $35/hr. during non-prime hours. Monday thru Friday 4pm-6pm and Saturday mornings.

Pickleball – Saturday mornings $80 for two hours.

Birthday Party rentals (Saturday afternoons):

3-hour party including exclusive use of the Gym/Community Room/Kitchen $225

4-hour party with bounce house $265

Community Room with kitchen – $35/hr. Community with no kitchen – $25/hr.

REGARDING J.P. MASCARO

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Dear Residents:

     As we are sure you have realized, the J.P. Mascaro rates have increased significantly.  The previous garbage contract ended at the end of December 2021.  This past fall, Newton Township advertised for garbage bids and received interest in bidding from at least four different companies, however, the only company that submitted a bid was J.P. Mascaro.

     The rates have increased starting in January 2022 but will not increase for five years.  Beginning January 1, 2022, the rate is $149.52/quarterly plus tax, the senior rate is $97.19/quarterly plus tax.  Again, this rate will NOT increase over the term of the five-year contract. 

     Newton Township is a rural community which has homes that are spaced out significantly, therefore, this may be the reason companies did not submit a bid.  As with many businesses, J.P. Mascaro is having a hard time finding workers and are trying to keep to their schedule to the best of their ability.  They have experienced significant turnover of drivers as well as collectors.  With this constant change, training continues to be ongoing.  If you should find that your pick-up is not done on time, and there hasn’t been a holiday earlier in the week, or a storm, please contact the township office at (570) 587-1520 to let the secretary know.

     The township will post on Facebook as well as on our website every Thursday afternoon what the status of collection will be for Friday.

Respectfully,

Newton Township Board of Supervisors