Newtown Township Building, Park Facilities Remain Closed

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — All Newtown Township administrative offices, internal park and

recreation facilities located in the Township Building, and the police lobby will remain closed to the public, officials said Friday. The announcement comes as the governor has formally extended the region's stay-at-home order through June 4.

"All non-essential Board and Committee meetings, organized facility use, and public access to the Township Administration building will be prohibited until further direction from the Governor’s Office is received," the township said in an announcement.

All building inspections are being conducted on an appointment based schedule, or as otherwise noted. Code Enforcement inspections will remain suspended. All permits, applications, etc. can be retrieved or delivered in the drop box located near the main door of the Administration Building. To reach the administrative offices by phone, call 215-968-2800.

The Township Police and Emergency Service Departments will be operating routinely.

All non-emergency Police requests for an officer to respond should be made by phone at 215-328-8524.

All park facilities, including restrooms, snack stands, basketball courts, and skate parks, will be closed until further notice.

All playgrounds and ballfields should be avoided. Organized sports are prohibited from utilizing the fields until further notice