Welcome to the City of Newton...
The City of Newton is the County Seat of Catawba County, positioned in the triangle formed by Asheville, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte. The gently rolling terrain blends into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains offering residents and visitors an abundance of scenic attractions, a wealth of recreational options, and a temperate climate with four seasons that are as distinct as they are mild.
Recent News & Events...
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Mayor, Council Members take oath of officeAt the Dec. 13, 2011 meeting of the Newton City Council, District Court Judge Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. administered the oath of office to newly-elected Mayor Anne P. Stedman and Council Members Wayne Dellinger, Mary Bess Lawing, and Tom Rowe. -
Retirement reception held for long-time planning directorThe City of Newton held a retirement reception on Jan. 3 for Planning Director/Assistant City Manager Glenn J. Pattishall after 28 years of service to the City. Pattishall was hired as the City's first Planning Director on May 16, 1983. -
Boy Scouts complete Eagle projects at Jacob Fork ParkJacob Fork Park has received some welcome enhancements thanks to the efforts of three Eagle Scout candidates from Boy Scout Troop 238, and the vision of the Catawba Valley Heritage Alliance and the City of Newton. -
January edition of "Catawba Communities" now availableThe January edition of "Catawba Communities," a monthly show featuring information about programs and services provided by local governments, school systems and associated agencies across Catawba County, premiered on the Charter Communications' Government Channel (Channel 3) on Tuesday evening, Jan. 3 at 8:00 p.m.
