Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority
Broadband Services & Information UpdatePosted April 6, 2024 In June 2023, the Governor announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) allocated $1.16 billion in federal funding to Pennsylvania.The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) completed a 5-year Action Plan to meet federal requirements. This plan was approved in October 2023 and has a four year implementation…
Comprehensive Plan
South Newton Township, along with the assistance of Cumberland County, has been in process of doing a Comprehensive Plan for the township. What is a Comprehensive Plan? It is an all-inclusive approach to analyzing and evaluating the future growth of the township. The township would like to extend an invitation to our residents to join us…
New Floodplain Mapping – Are you in the Floodplain?
Is my property in a floodplain? Whenever you purchase a property or business it is important to determine if your property is in the Special Flood Hazard Area. This is important because being in the floodplain greatly increases your risk of flooding and could result in the need for flood insurance or improvements to prevent…
Trash info for residents
As a resident of South Newton Township, you MUST choose from one of the options listed below regarding trash service. If you want to change your current trash service option, you must contact Kathi Ginnick at 717-532-9646. If you choose to request an exemption, you must complete the form below and return to South Newton…
Do you have a complaint?
If you have a complaint you would like the Supervisors to address, you must fill out a complaint form (download complaint form below). Complaints left on answering machine or received via email will not be addressed unless the form is completed and signed by the complainant. Please email the completed form to the township secretary…
Zoning/Code Questions & Building Permits
Questions regarding the township’s zoning or building permit policy? Your first step is to contact our Zoning/Code Officer, Joe Bilger at: 717-440-5441. You MUST call us before you proceed with any project! Applications for building, conditional use, variance, etc can be found under the “Zoning & Code Applications” tab on the homepage. Home Businesses Home…
Township Meetings
Township meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Join us at 7:00 pm. Meetings are held at the township municipal building located at 11 High Mountain Road, Walnut Bottom, PA . 2025 Meeting Dates have been approved by the Board of Supervisors. For a list of these date, click on “2025 Meeting Dates”…
Tax Collector/Collection
If you need to speak with our tax collector, you can find her contact information under the “Officials & Staff” tab on the homepage.