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Where do local tax dollars actually go? A close look at Newtown Township’s 2025 Bills Lists pulls back the curtain on spending details residents rarely see unless they file a Right-to-Know request. The review highlights six eye-opening categories—from massive, long-term obligations like police pensions and road programs to the everyday costs of keeping municipal operations running—offering a clearer picture of the township’s real financial priorities.
Beyond six-figure payments for engineering, legal, and utility services, the analysis also surfaces smaller but telling line items: recreation programs, community events, employee support gestures, and even pizza for meetings. Together, these expenses tell a broader story about transparency, accountability, and why routine public access to Bills Lists matters if residents are to fully understand—and weigh in on—how their tax dollars are spent.
Note that Bills Lists only include payments made to outside vendors. NOT INCLUDED are the salaries of 79 employees, which total over $8.5 million with 56% for police personnel.