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Government Meetings

Agendas, minutes, and meeting recaps for Sussex County municipalities

Governing Body — Newton

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Newton Town Council — Jun 8, 2026

Mon, Jun 8, 2026

The Newton Town Council meeting on June 21, 2026, focused on the approval of various bills totaling $310,595.29. Key expenditures included services for public safety, maintenance, and community development.

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Newton Town Council — May 27, 2026

Wed, May 27, 2026

The Newton Town Council accepted the completion of the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation – Phase II project by Montana Corporation. The final payment of $14,696.84 was authorized for processing.

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Newton Town Council — May 11, 2026

Mon, May 11, 2026

The Newton Town Council held a regular hybrid meeting on June 21, 2026, where they discussed various proclamations and conducted a public hearing on an ordinance regarding lead-based paint inspections. Several resolutions were passed, including budget amendments and appointments to local boards.

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Newton Town Council — Apr 27, 2026

Mon, Apr 27, 2026

The Newton Town Council held a regular hybrid meeting on April 27, 2026, where they recognized local achievements and welcomed public comments. The meeting included reports from council members and the town manager.

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Newton Town Council — Apr 13, 2026

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

The Newton Town Council meeting on April 13, 2026, included several proclamations recognizing Autism Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Alcohol Awareness Month. The council also approved previous meeting minutes and welcomed public comments, though no one from the public spoke.

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Newton Town Council — Mar 23, 2026

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

Newton Town Council in Newton on Jun 20, 2026: MINUTES: March 23, 2026 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Newton was held in person and via Zoom on the above date at 7:00pm. Present were Mr. Couce, Deputy Mayor Diglio, Mrs. Le Frois, Mrs. Teets, Mayor Dickson, Teresa A. Oswin, Municipal Clerk, and Thomas S. Russo, Jr., Town Manager. Also in attendance was Eric Bernstein, Esq., Town Attorney. Mayor Dickson led the Pledge ...

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Newton Town Council — Mar 9, 2026

Mon, Mar 9, 2026

The Newton Town Council held a meeting on June 20, 2026, where they discussed the rejection of recommendations from the Land Use Board regarding amendments to zoning ordinances aimed at encouraging affordable housing. The council also expressed gratitude for community events and updates on various town initiatives.

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Newton Town Council — Mar 2, 2026

Mon, Mar 2, 2026

The Newton Town Council held a hybrid budget meeting to review various departmental budgets. Key discussions included the Fire Department, Police Department, Recreation, Pool, and DPW/Water & Sewer budgets.

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Newton Town Council — Feb 23, 2026

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

The Newton Town Council approved an ordinance to amend the zoning code, specifically focusing on affordable housing regulations. This update aims to ensure compliance with state laws and enhance the creation of affordable housing units in the town.

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Newton Town Council — Feb 9, 2026

Mon, Feb 9, 2026

The Newton Town Council approved a resolution for the refund of redemption monies to an outside lien holder for a property at 17 Union Place. The total amount to be refunded is $10,919.45 along with a premium of $16,700.00.

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Newton Town Council — Jan 15, 2026

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The Newton Town Council designated official newspapers for public notices and appointed members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for 2026. Additionally, several board and commission members were reappointed.

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Newton Town Council — Dec 29, 2025

Mon, Dec 29, 2025

The Newton Town Council held a special meeting to approve 2025 appropriation transfers and bills for payment. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously without any public comments.

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Newton Town Council — Dec 15, 2025

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

The Newton Town Council meeting on June 21, 2026, included discussions on various agenda items. Specific decisions and public hearings were not detailed in the provided text.

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Newton Town Council — Nov 10, 2025

Mon, Nov 10, 2025

The Newton Town Council held a meeting on November 10, 2025, where they approved minutes from the previous meeting and discussed various community events. Key resolutions included authorizing an agreement with the Newton Parking Authority and approving a change order for water treatment plant services.

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Newton Town Council — Oct 27, 2025

Mon, Oct 27, 2025

The Newton Town Council meeting on June 21, 2026, focused on the progress of the Homelessness Task Force and the completion of the annual Best Practices Survey, where Newton scored 42.5 out of 43.5 points. The Council discussed ongoing initiatives to assist the unhoused population and improvements in fleet management.

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Newton Town Council — Oct 15, 2025

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

The Newton Town Council meeting on June 20, 2026, included the swearing-in of Patrolman Brandon Posey and discussions on traffic safety measures. Key decisions were made regarding the implementation of 4-way stops and a speed limit study.

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Newton Town Council — Sep 22, 2025

Mon, Sep 22, 2025

The Newton Town Council meeting on June 21, 2026, included proclamations for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The council also recognized Wesley Ryker for achieving Eagle Scout status and discussed various community events and updates.

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Newton Town Council — Sep 10, 2025

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

The Newton Town Council meeting on June 20, 2026, featured proclamations honoring Town Manager Thomas S. Russo, Jr. for his 18 years of service and recognizing Pam Fletcher as the Senior Citizen of the Year.

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Newton Town Council — Aug 11, 2025

Mon, Aug 11, 2025

The Newton Town Council held a regular meeting where they discussed upcoming bond sales and various community events. The Council also introduced an ordinance related to filming regulations and discussed a draft ordinance on 3-dimensional signs.

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Newton Town Council — Jul 14, 2025

Mon, Jul 14, 2025

The Newton Town Council meeting on June 20, 2026, included discussions on community concerns regarding homelessness and a presentation on vehicle fleet management. The Council also carried resolutions for board appointments and discussed funding for pool improvements.

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Newton Town Council — Jun 23, 2025

Mon, Jun 23, 2025

The Newton Town Council meeting on June 21, 2026, included discussions on speeding concerns on West End Avenue and the adoption of several ordinances related to utility fees and police department structure. The council approved amendments to the town code regarding water and sewer connection fees, police department composition, and compliance requirements for smoke detectors.