Reminder - Newtown Town Hall Meeting Sunday Feb 28

[Jenn Dix]

Just a reminder that all Newtown residents are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting tomorrow afternoon. Hope to see you there!

 

What: Town Hall Meeting sponsored by a residents group called Newtown 21^st Century Voice

When: Sunday February 28, 2010 at 2:00

Where: George School Meeting House (2^nd entrance off Route 413)

Who: All Newtown residents and local officials from Newtown and neighboring towns

Why: To get residents’ opinions on issues affecting Newtown. The agenda will include discussion of:

·        Re-establishing the SEPTA R8 Rail Fox-Chase-Newtown rail line: Presented by Pennsylvania Transit Expansion (PA-TEC) - come and learn on how the R8 will benefit our area and why this project is critical for our communities. For more information go to http://www.r8newtown.com

·        Whether Newtown should consider having a community center: Presented by Newtown 21^st Century Voice – our survey of residents in 2009 revealed 2/3 of the 300 respondents favor a community center. If we have one, what services should it offer, where should be located and how should it be financed? Survey results can be seen at http://www.newtownsvoice.org

 

·        Other issues raised by residents (please forward your suggestions for additional issues BEFORE the meeting to nat...@starlinx.com)