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Mack"s Newtown Voice

Mack"s Newtown Voice

I have been a resident of Newtown, PA since 1995. I am currently a member of the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors. The opinions expressed here are solely those of John Mack and do not represent the opinions of any other person or entity.

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00:19:26

#NewtownPA Artesian Water Wins Zoning Variances to...

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/04/05

On April 4, 2024, the #NewtownPA Zoning Hearing Board granted Appeal 1210-24: i.e., Newtown Artesian Water Company (NAWC), requested variances from and a special exception pursuant to the Joint Municipal Zoning Ordinance of 2006, as amended, specifically Section 404(C) to permit a rear yard setback of 36.46 feet where a minimum of 50 feet is required; Section 404(C) to permit a building height of 40 feet where a maximum of 35 feet is permitted; to permit the construction of a PFAS filtration

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00:03:35

Nixle Alert Discussion

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/03/29

At the 25 March 2024 Meet Mack Monday Zoom meeting, a resident asked how people were notified about a recent "shelter-in-place" alert in #newtownPA and suggested that residents sign up for Nixle to receive such alerts via text to their cell phones.

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00:08:56

#NewtownPA Residents Discuss Problems with LDR Guiderail

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/03/29

Attendees of the 25 March 2024 Meet Mack Monday Zoom meeting learn about the problems with the recently installed Lower Dolington Rd trail guiderail. The guiderail needs to be relocated because it was incorrectly installed, but the contractor - Associated Paving - refuses to respond to the township's requests that it do so!

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00:02:55

Washington Crossing Bridge Replacement Discussion

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/03/29

Attendees of the 25 March 2024 Meeting Mack Monday Zoom meeting weigh in on the proposed replacement of the Washington Crossing Bridge.

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00:06:13

Lawn to Meadow Conversion Discussion

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/03/29

At the 25 March 2024 Meet Mack Monday Zoom meeting, Environmental Advisory Council member Jan Filios discussed the proposed #NewtownPA Roberts Ridge Park meadow conversion plan.

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00:18:51

Barbara Simmons Talks About a Mural Project in the...

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/02/22

Barbara Simmons, former Director of the Langhorne Peace Center, and currently a member of the Executive Board, NAACP Bucks County, attended the February 21, 2024, Newtown Human Relations Commission (HRC) meeting.Ms. Simmons informed HRC members of her work on the Bucks County Mural Project, which invites police and community members to paint murals in Bucks County. The goal is to allow people to get to know one another, begin to build trust and a relationship. The project includes murals in

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00:18:03

Mural Discussion at HRC

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/02/15

This discussion took place at the April 14, 2022, meeting of the Newtown Township Human Relations Commission.

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00:31:36

#NewtownPA Township LED Streetlight Conversation Plan

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/02/15

At the 14 February 2024 #NewtownPA Board of Supervisors public meeting, Mike Fuller, President/Founder of Keystone Lighting Solutions, presented the Final Project Overview for replacing all street lights in town with LED lights. This is an audio recording of the presentation and Q&A session that followed. You can find the presentation here: https://rebrand.ly/RSLPPpreso and detailed project specifications here: https://rebrand.ly/RSLLP_Specs Afterward, the supervisors approved a resolution to move

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01:13:00

Planning Commission Review of "Newtown Place"

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/02/09

On February 6, 2024, BET Investment presented to the #Newtown Planning Commission a revised plan for Newtown Corners, now called “Newtown Place.” The owner seeks a text amendment to the Joint Municipal Zoning Ordinance (JMZO) to allow a “Parking Core Apartment Building” in the TC (Town Center) district of Newtown Township. The current zoning does not allow for such a structure. Consequently, BET proposes to add this “B-11” use to the JMZO. This is a recording of the Q&A session. For more details

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00:07:05

Borscht Belt Deli's Mike Dalewitz Remarks After ZHB...

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/02/02

The Borscht Belt Deli appealed the township’s notice that the neon sign in its window is in violation of the township’s signage ordinance that prohibits “any sign which is illuminated by inert gas or any form of exposed tubes…” (read “Borscht Belt Delicatessen Seeks Variance to Allow Neon Sign in Window”; https://sco.lt/58eUaW). The Newtown Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) heard the case at its January 4, 2024, meeting; https://www.johnmacknewtown.info/4jan24zhb.html but put off its decision

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01:00:43

22 Jan 2024 Meet Mack Monday Discussion

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/01/26

Review of Borscht Belt Neon Sign Zoning Hearing, Revitalization of the Human Relations Commission, Multi-Story Apartment Buildings Coming to the Li/OLI District, Residential Trash Pickup, Pedestrian Bridges Survey Update, and more...

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00:07:19

Borscht Belt Neon Sign Meet Mack Monday Discussion

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/01/26

At the 4 January 2024 meeting of the Newtown Township Zoning Hearing Board, the Borscht Belt attorney cited several businesses that he claims have neon signs in their windows such as Acqua e Farina at 50 Richboro Rd. This case was discussed by residents at the 22 January 2024 Meet Mack Monday Zoom meeting.

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00:15:18

Barks County Dog Grooming Zoning Appeal Approved!

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/01/07

At the January 4, 2024, hearing before the #NewtownPA Zoning Board, Kathleen Donovan, owner of Barks County Dog Grooming testified in defense of her application for a variance to allow the operation of a dog grooming business located in a townhouse unit in Newtown Crossing where such use is not permitted as a Home Occupation or Accessory Office (H-1 use). Ms. Donovan testified that the Home Occupation or Accessory Office shall not constitute a possible nuisance to neighbors because of noise levels,

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00:20:33

Public Comments Regarding Borscht Belt Neon Sign

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/01/05

Members of the public spoke up at the January 4, 2024, #NewtownPA Zoning Hearing Board regarding Borscht Belt Deli's appeal of a Notice of Violation issued by the township declaring that the neon sign in its window violation the JMZO's zoning ordinance. Read more about this here: https://sco.lt/58eUaW "This is a very troubling situation," Eric Pomerantz told the Newtown Zoning Hearing Board. "Why wasn't there an investigation done to assess the number of other businesses in violation before issuing

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00:34:43

Closing Arguments at the Borscht Belt Deli ZHB Neon...

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2024/01/05

As reported in the Newtown Patch: In arguing the township's case before the board, Township Solicitor Dave Sander asked the zoning hearing board to uphold the law and to reject the appeal. “This is a zoning case limited to a sign that is neon that appears in the front window of a business in the township. A complaint was received by the zoning officer. She investigated it. She saw what she believed to be a violation of the sign ordinance. “The sign is what it is,” said Sander. “It is a neon sign

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00:17:17

Plastics Ban Comments at 6 Dec 2023 BOS Meeting

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2023/12/07

Several residents made comments prior to the #NewtownPA Board of Supervisors (BOS) 4-1 vote (Kyle Davis voting nay) to approve the Single-Use Plastic Bag ordinance, which will go into effect on April 9, 2023. Speakers include: Bradley Cooper, John D'Aprile, Elaine McCarron, and Elen Snyder.

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00:15:20

#NewtownPA Single-Use Plastic Ban Ordinance

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2023/11/22

At the 21 November 2023 #NewtownPA Township Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting, supervisors approved by 4-1 vote (Kyle Davis voting nay) to advertise the proposed Single-Use Plastics Ban Ordinance (LINK: https://rebrand.ly/PlasticsBan_v6a). The discussion focused on revisions from previous version regarding enforcement and exemptions. It also includes comments from residents and a discussion of recyclable paper bags answering the question "Why are businesses allowed to charge customers for

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00:08:20

Steeple View Bridge Discussion

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2023/11/15

This discussion took place during the November 13, 2023, Meet Mack Monday Zoom meeting. Supervisor John Mack presented his questions regarding the utility of this bridge to Newtown Township and suggested it would benefit primarily Steeple View residents in the Borough. Newtown Environmental Advisory Board member Jan Filios pointed out the environmental concerns, which may be insurmountable due to zoning ordinances that are in place regarding flood plains.

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00:08:19

Planning Commission Split Regarding Capital Grille...

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2023/10/19

At the 17 October 2023 meeting of the #NewtownPA Planning Commission (PC), members failed to agree unanimously to recommend approval of certain aspects of Capital Grille's signage plan. Specifically, some members had problems with the huge 13ft 4" by 6ft 0" (80 square ft) sign that Capital Grille proposes to affix to the rear facade of the building that faces Silo Drive. The rationale for such a big sign in an unusual location is to make it easier for people driving North on South Eagle Rd in the

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00:27:31

Mack's Concerns Regarding Business Commons Overlay Plan

Mack"s Newtown Voice ·

2023/10/18

At the 17 October 2023 #NewtownPA Planning Commission (PC) meeting, I spoke up about my concerns regarding the O-LI/LI ("Business Commons") Overly Plan. Find the plan here: The PC - working with Bucks Planning Commission (BCPC) experts - is near to finalizing the Plan to recommend to the Board of Supervisors (BOS). Before this comes to a vote by the supervisors, I expressed a need to have more discussion of the plan's details. This is an audio recording of my comments made at the PC meeting. I

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