Newtown demands final word on scrapped sewer plant – Bucks Round-Up – May 30, 2025
Newtown demands final word on scrapped sewer plant
The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors is pressing the Newtown Bucks Joint Municipal Authority to issue a formal statement confirming that plans for a controversial wastewater treatment plant are permanently off the table. The proposed plant, initially floated late last year for a location off the Newtown Bypass, met with immediate and fierce public backlash. In March, the sewer authority voted 3-2 to abandon the project. Still, township officials want that decision in writing. Supervisor Phillip Calabro criticized the delay in formal communication, while Board Chair Ellen Snyder — who also serves on the sewer authority — assured residents the plant is “dead” and “will not happen on God’s green earth.”
County commends EMS responders for service and speed
Bucks County recognized the dedication of its emergency medical responders this week, highlighting the critical role played by eighteen EMS and 31 fire stations countywide. Larry Loose, director of administration for Emergency Health Services, reported that local EMS crews handled over 67,000 calls in 2024, transporting 50,000 patients to area hospitals. He praised the system’s reliability, noting that EMS units respond within thirteen minutes or less in 90 percent of cases. Commissioners issued an official proclamation to honor the responders’ around-the-clock commitment during National Emergency Services Week.
Senior nutrition program returns June 1
Starting June 1, Bucks County seniors can once again take part in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which offers vouchers to eligible residents 60 and older for fresh, locally grown produce. Administered through the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging and the state Department of Agriculture, the program provides five $5 vouchers per participant. Distribution runs through September 30 at local senior centers. Income guidelines apply, and more information is available at buckscounty.gov or by calling 267-880-5700. For Bucks County readers, today’s updates reflect a mix of community advocacy, public service, and seasonal support for seniors — showing that local action still drives meaningful results.
Joe LeCompte hosts LeCompte in the Morning on WBCB 1490.
