Town Supervisor Has 'Genuine Commitment To Keeping Residents Informed': Best Of 2025

Newtown, Pennsylvania — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Newtown through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Donna Serdula, who nominated John Mack. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

John Mack

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

John Mack finished his last year as Supervisor here in Newtown. He did a great job and deservces recognition

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

John Mack brought something rare to local government: true transparency and a genuine commitment to keeping residents informed. He was a driving force behind stopping both the Chick Fil A proposal on the Bypass and the wastewater treatment plant, not because it was easy, but because it was right. He stayed approachable, shared information openly, and treated his role as a responsibility to the people rather than a title. That kind of leadership shouldn’t be unusual, but it is — and Newtown is better because he showed what it looks like. His departure leaves big shoes to fill, and I hope Ed and Melissa carry that same spirit forward.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

If I could tell John one thing, it would be thank you. You were the one who encouraged me to start the petition to stop the Chick Fil A on the Bypass, and that single nudge changed everything. You showed me that ordinary residents can make a real difference when someone in leadership actually listens. We’re going to miss you on the board, but I know this next chapter will be a great one for you. And truly… I hope we see you on stage doing stand-up soon. You’ve earned some joy and laughter after all you’ve done for this town.

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

What I love most about our town is how quickly people come together when something matters. When residents see a threat to our quality of life, our environment, or our character, they show up, speak up, and support one another. It’s a community that doesn’t sit back, it gets involved.

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