1. Dedicated Police Force
2. Dedicated Volunteer Fire Department and First Aid Squad
3. Non-partisan Council/Manager government
4. Well-maintained Historic District, including Spring Street featuring fine shops and eateries
5. Town pool offering free memberships, available swim lessons, and more
6. Fiber Optic High-Speed Technology available throughout most of the Town
7. Great parks and playgrounds and multiple recreational youth sports programs
8. Free public pre-school and dynamic public education system
9. Free Senior Shuttle (age 55 and up)
10. Senior Membership Group - Prime Time Seniors
11. Public Water/Sewer System
12. Newton Medical Center
13. Sussex County Community College
14. Extensive trail network for hiking throughout the County and multiple State Parks including the recently renovated Sussex Branch Rail Trail within the Town
16. Skiing/snowboarding less than 30 minutes away at Mountain Creek in Vernon, NJ
17. Close proximity to NYC with Commuter Lakeland Bus Service to Port Authority Terminal
18. Ample public parking available throughout the downtown
19. Houses of Worship - many great places in Town to worship and practice the faith of your choice
20. Thriving Arts Community and The Newton Theatre
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Does the Town provide recycling services?
Yes! Recycling is picked up once a month by the Newton DPW crew. We also run a small recycling facility for residents only located at 3 South Park Drive, Newton, NJ on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm and Saturdays from 8:00am to 1:00pm. More information, including the latest pick up schedule, can be found at: http://www.newtontownhall.com/Recycle.
2. Does the Town provide regular trash removal services?
No. The Town of Newton does not provide regular trash collection services. This must be contracted by the resident through a private collection company. Some local companies are: Blue Diamond Disposal, Balbi, and Waste Management.
3. Are there any recreational facilities?
Yes! One of the recreational highlights of the Town is the recently renovated Town Pool. It is a wonderful way to spend a hot summer day and is free to all Newton residents. For more information follow the link below: http://www.newtontownhall.com/Pool.
In addition to the pool, Newton has several parks, playgrounds, and sports fields open for public use. We also have a trail system that has been recently completed and ready for use.
4. Is there anywhere I can find a list of local businesses?
5. Where is the nearest hospital?
Atlantic Health’s Newton Medical Center is located at 175 High Street, Newton, NJ. The main phone number is 973-383-2121. Their website is http://www.atlantichealth.org/newton/.
6. Are there any annual events in the Town?
Yes! There are various events including parades, outdoor movies and concerts, festivals, patriotic celebrations, and holiday events. To find out more about our events, visit our website for more details: http://www.newtontownhall.com/CommunityEvents and http://www.newtontownhall.com/RecreationEvents
7. How do I sign up for notifications and alerts?
Visit our website and follow the instructions to sign up for automatic notifications: http://www.newtontownhall.com/list.
8. I want to volunteer to serve on a Board or Commission. Is this possible?
Yes! There are several Boards and Commissions within the Town that may have openings. Fill out a Volunteer Application on our website: http://www.newtontownhall.com/Volunteer.
9. Can I pay my tax bill and/or my water/sewer bill online?
10. Is there anything else I should know about the Town?
Yes! There is always something new going on in Newton so be sure to follow us on our various social media platforms to stay up to date. Also, check out the latest Town newsletter on our website at: http://www.newtontownhall.com/Newsletter and the Town Manager’s blog at: https://www.newtontownhall.com/blog.