The following meeting minutes are now available online for anyone who was unable to attend these meetings.  We have our prior meetings archived on the site.

Supervisors (Special Meeting) - 03/27/2013

Planning Commission - 03/27/2013

Work Session - 04/03/2013

Supervisors - 04/08/2013

Work Session - 05/08/2013

The Newton Ransom Volunteer Fire Company is currently selling the green with white numbers address signs.  These signs are very reflective and will be visible for emergency crews when dispatched to your home.  The signs can be ordered and pick-up through the Newton Township Municipal Building, 1528 Newton Ransom Blvd. for a cost of $10.  Please call 587-1520.

Garbage collection is on Fridays.  Collection is set up and cancelled through the Township, however, billing is done directly by J.P. Mascaro & Sons.

Anyone wishing to speak with Mascaro - please call 1-800-243-7575

You can learn more about the Open Records Law Here.

You can download a "Right to Know" request form right from our site:

Microsoft Word Version - Requires Microsoft Word

Adobe PDF Version - Requires Free Adobe PDF Viewer

VOTING POLL CHANGE

This municipal primary election will now take place at the Municipal Building - 1528 Newton Ransom Blvd. It will no longer be at the Recreation Center - 1814 Newton Ransom Blvd.

 

 

Final Updated Version of Curative Amendment

Click here to download the final updated version of the curative amendment (Microsoft Office format). Click here to download the PDF version.

PUC Determination - Docket No. M-2012-2303815

The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) recently issued an opinion letter (posted here) addressing whether a draft piece of legislation prepared by the Township--specifically, an Amendment to the Township's Zoning Ordinance regulating gas and oil drilling activities within the Township--is legally compliant with state law (Act 13). The Amendment was drafted over the course of many months, with the collective effort of the our planning commission, an appointed gas and oil committee, and a consultant, and also input from residents. The Township submitted the draft Amendment to the PUC for compliance review prior to any formal action to enact the legislation, as permitted by Act 13, considering the possible legal ramifications of such complex legislation and the ever-changing legal landscape of gas and oil law. The PUC's opinion letter demonstrates that the Township's draft Amendment is in very good shape overall, and that the several issues of compliance noted are very easily addressed and correctable by some language revisions. However, as many of you know, the legality of Act 13 (and thus the state of the law with respect to gas and oil regulation) is still under consideration by our state courts. The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently upheld certain provisions of Act 13 but declared others invalid, leaving the extent to which local municipalities can regulate gas and oil drilling uncertain. Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is now reviewing the Commonwealth Court's decision on appeal. Because the Supreme's Court's decision could greatly impact the state of the law, at least for now the Township is monitoring the situation and holding off on taking any further formal action until the Supreme Court rules on the pending appeal. The Township will be ready to act and intends to proceed with finalizing and enacting appropriate legislation once the primary legal issues are more settled.

DPW Work Order

Our DPW Work Order form is now available online. Click here for the form.

ATV DISTURBANCES

Newton Township Board of Supervisors and Newton Township Police are aware of a growing concern about illegal activities of ATV riders within the Township.

Chief Reese requests that any complaints be directed to his office (570)586-8111 or the Township office (570)587-1520.  Should you reach a recording contact the Lackawanna County Communications Center at (570)342-9111 and ask that Chief Reese call you back.  DO NOT HAVE COMM. CENTER DISPATCH THE CHIEF.

All calls remain confidential!!