I have been a resident of Newtown, PA since 1995. I am currently a member of the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors. The opinions expressed here are solely those of John Mack and do not represent the opinions of any other person or entity.
This short audio podcast is a quick review of letters, emails, and handwritten notes sent to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) regarding the sale of Chandler Hall. The letters were received via a Right-to-Know Law request filed by John Mack.
While the OAG granted the request in part by providing the relevant communications, it also redacted specific details to protect the personal privacy of individual citizens.
However, a 22 June 2026 letter from PA Senate member Steve Santarsiero and PA House member Perry Warren was NOT redacted. These local leaders "requested" that the OAG "take great care reviewing this sale to ensure the public interest, and specifically that of the residents and their families, is maintained through this transaction and under the new management and ownership."
18 Sept 2026
Liberty Centre Development Presentation
Public Meeting Announcement
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Location: Chancellor Center, 30 N. Congress Street, Newtown, PA 18940
Purpose: A public presentation before the Newtown Borough Council regarding the updated plans for the Liberty Centre Development Project
Project Details: The proposed redevelopment features 125 apartments, a expanded open plaza, a creekside greenway trail, and public parking
Attendance: Open to all local residents, business owners, neighbors, and walk-ins
16 Sept 2026
How the YMCA Spun Its Eviction
This audio examines how the Newtown YMCA managed the announcement that it must leave its Chandler Hall location by December 31, 2026. It contrasts the YMCA’s reassuring public message—promising a new Newtown home while withholding its location—with internal communications that provided staff with considerably more detail and temporarily instructed them not to discuss the news with members.
A key focus is the YMCA’s segmented communication strategy. Staff were told that childcare already had a new home at Holy Family University beginning January 4, 2027, while arrangements for the health and wellness/gym operation were still being finalized. The audio argues that the upbeat messaging—including a $0 join-fee promotion accompanying news of the impending move—was designed to project stability, discourage membership cancellations, and maintain confidence during a period of considerable uncertainty.
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