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.

Mack's Newtown Voice is a government podcast hosted by Mack, with 303 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mack hosts Mack's Newtown Voice, a government show with 303 episodes published.

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  Newtown vs Montessori Parking Safety Battle

  Aug 18, 20262 min

  An early childhood education center named Apple Montessori Schools is proposing to repurpose a vacant Rite Aid pharmacy in Newtown, Pennsylvania, into a new school. The project involves converting the building into a facility for 142 students and replacing a section of the parking lot with a fenced playground and pool. While the property owner believes the school is a compatible tenant for the Goodnoe Corner Shopping Center, local officials have expressed significant safety and traffic concerns. Supervisors argue that the existing parking lot is already hazardous and suggest that the school consider a more suitable business district location instead. Despite these objections, the school maintains that its staggered schedule and strict security measures will prevent congestion and ensure student protection. The proposal is currently moving through the township planning commission and awaits a formal conditional use hearing.

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  Plymouth Township vs Data Center Debate

  Aug 3, 202622 min

  This podcast debates the pros and cons on a official statement from the Plymouth Township Council regarding a controversial proposal to build a hyperscale data center at the site of a former steel plant. While Pennsylvania law requires the municipality to permit all legitimate land uses, the Council is formally opposing the current application because the developer rejected a comprehensive list of safety and environmental safeguards. These proposed mandates include strict noise and vibration limits, green building certifications, and the use of closed-loop cooling systems to protect local resources. The text emphasizes the local government's commitment to prioritizing resident welfare over the interests of the developer, who has challenged the township's zoning authority. Ultimately, the Council outlines forty-three specific demands designed to mitigate the industrial impacts of the facility on the surrounding community.

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  April 2026 Newtown Township Treasurer's Report

  Jul 31, 202618 min

  The April 2026 Newtown Township Treasurer's Report documents that the township has significantly exceeded its budget just a third of the way into the year, such as Public Works Overtime (which is currently at 538% of its budget), Snow & Ice Removal Contracted Services (156% of its budget), and General Administration Credit Card Fees (103% of its budget). Nevertheless, total spending is still under budget because these overruns are offset by cutting back services provided by other departments such as engineering. Some members of the public have questioned why the township has been so slow in beginning preliminary work on approved pedestrian safety projects. Now they know why!

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  Why Newtown Creek Bridge Bids Failed Twice

  Jul 30, 202622 min

  The Newtown Creek Pedestrian Bridge project is currently facing a significant financial crisis as construction bids have repeatedly exceeded the available grant funding. Although the township secured nearly one million dollars for the work, a substantial portion has already been consumed by administrative and legal fees, leaving only $836,025 for actual building costs. Despite efforts to reduce expenses through simplified design specifications, the most recent contractor proposals still far outpace this remaining budget. This persistent gap has led to sharp criticism regarding the engineering firm’s ability to align the project’s scope with its economic reality. Consequently, local leaders must now decide whether to seek a third round of bids, replace their current consultants, or cancel the bridge project entirely.

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  The Sewer Authority Land Sale Charade

  Jul 29, 202620 min

  Residents are asking for a sewer rate refund because the authority previously raised sewer rates to purchase land for a sewer project that has now been canceled. The Newtown Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority (NBCJMA) originally borrowed money to purchase a property for $11.5 million, which caused residents' rates to increase. Now that the authority is abandoning the project and selling the land to DeLuca's Newtown LLC for the same price of $11.5 million, residents believe they should get their money back or see a rate reduction.

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