Boards & Commissions
The Borough of Newtown is governed by a Board of Warden and six Burgesses elected in May of every odd numbered year. The duties of the Board of Burgesses include preparation of the budget, and changes in borough ordinances.
| Name | Title | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph M. Maher, III | Warden | 05/03/21 – 05/01/25 |
| Chris Gardner | Sr. Burgess | 05/03/21 – 05/01/25 |
| Sarah Phillips | Burgess | 05/03/21 – 05/01/25 |
| Maureen Crick Owen | Burgess | 05/03/23 – 05/01/27 |
| Jared A. Modzelewski | Burgess | 05/03/21 – 05/05/25 |
| John S. Madzula II | Burgess | 11/14/23 – 05/03/27 |
| James O. Gaston | Burgess | 05/01/23 – 05/03/27 |
The ZBA considers requests for variances to the zoning regulations due to hardship. The ZBA also has the power to correct a decision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer when the board feels the Zoning Officer has made an error.
| Name | Title | Term |
|---|---|---|
| John S. Madzula | Chair | 05/06/19 – 05/05/25 |
| John Fletcher | 10/13/20 – 05/05/25 | |
| Jane Maher | 05/03/21 – 05/10/27 | |
| Mary Thomas | 05/03/21 – 05/10/27 | |
| Peter Schwarz | 05/01/23 – 05/07/29 |
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The Commission is responsible for drafting and adopting the zoning regulations of the Borough of Newtown. The Commission is also responsible for reviewing and deciding on any permits (e.g. Special Permits, Site Plans) required by the zoning regulations.
| Name | Title | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Nelson | Chair | 05/01/23 – 05/07/29 |
| David Francis | 05/03/21 – 05/10/27 | |
| Douglas McDonald | 10/20/21 – 05/05/25 | |
| Margaret Hull | 05/03/21 – 05/10/27 | |
| Claudia Mitchell | 05/06/19 – 05/05/25 | |
| Don A. Mitchell | Alternate | 01/12/22 – 05/05/25 |
| Richard G. Davis | Alternate | 10/10/23 – 05/10/27 |
| Michael A. Mandarano | Alternate | 05/01/23 – 05/07/29 |
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The Historic Commission considers applications for work on properties that are located in the Borough Historic District. They encourage preservation, restoration and rehabilitation that respects the village’s historical features.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Stephanie Gaston | Chair |
| Betsy Kenyon | Vice-Chair |
| Mark Poirier | |
| Sarah Phillips | |
| Karen Boyle | |
| Greg Smith | Alternate |
| Bruce Walczak | Alternate |
Under the law, anyone aggrieved by a property tax assessor's actions on real property can appeal those actions to the Borough’s Board of Assessment Appeals. The aggrieved person must do so in writing on or before February 20.
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| John S. Madzula | 05/03/23 – 05/05/25 |
| Vacant Seat |
