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Newton Downtown Historic District listed in National Register of Historic Places
The Newton Downtown Historic District has been officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. Its inclusion in this prestigious national list was announced on May 11 by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, which administers the National Register program in the state.
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Newton recognized as "Tree City USA" community at Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Newton held its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21 at First United Methodist Church in Newton. At the ceremony, Newton was recognized for being named a "Tree City USA" community for the second year in a row.
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Chavez receives 2012 Unity Award
Javier Chavez was named as the recipient of Newton's 2012 Unity Award. The prestigious award was presented at the City's annual Unity Day Celebration on Saturday, April 28 at Southside Park.
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Citywide Yard Sale scheduled for May 19 at Southside Park
If you're planning a yard sale this spring, your best opportunity is the City of Newton's Citywide Yard Sale. The seventh annual event, sponsored by the Festival & Events Committee, is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Southside Park.
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Notification of wastewater spill
The City of Newton experienced four sanitary sewer overflows on May 14 due to heavy rainfall.
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Southside Park, Greenway closed due to flooding
Southside Park and the Newton Heritage Trail Greenway have been closed due to flooding as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours.
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Newton Fire Dept. to conduct hydrant testing
The City of Newton Fire Department will be conducting annual fire hydrant flowing and testing beginning Monday, May 21 in the northwest quadrant (north of "A" Street and west of Main Avenue). Testing is expected to last several weeks.
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Newton holds "Big Sweep" clean-up
The 2012 "Big Sweep" Newton Citywide Clean-up was held Saturday, April 21. The event, which attracted more than 45 volunteers, began at the Newton Recreation Center as the clean-up crews were assigned areas of the City.
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"Tai Chi for Seniors" offered in May
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department and the Catawba County Council on Aging will offer "Tai Chi for Seniors" every Friday afternoon in May for a suggested donation of $3 per class to those ages 55 and over.
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"Yoga for Seniors" continues in May
The Newton Parks and Recreation Department and the Catawba County Council on Aging will offer "Yoga for Seniors" every Thursday morning in May for a suggested donation of $3 per class to those ages 55 and over. The class will be held at the Newton Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.
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Newton Recreation Dept. to offer water aerobics
The Newton Parks and Recreation Department will offer water aerobics on Monday and Wednesday evenings from June 18 to August 1 for those ages 16 and older. The class will be held at the Newton Swimming Pool from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Newton Recreation Dept. to offer beginner swimming lessons this summer
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring beginner swimming lessons for youth ages 6-12 at the Newton Swimming Pool.
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Youth fall soccer registration begins May 7
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department will begin registration for its youth fall soccer leagues on Monday, May 7. Registration will continue through Friday, August 10.
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Youth football registration begins May 7
Are you ready for some football? The Newton Parks & Recreation Department will begin registration for youth football leagues on Monday, May 7. Registration will continue through Friday, August 10. Late registration for Mighty Mites and Bantam leagues only will be July 23 to August 17.
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Newton swimming pool to open June 11
The City of Newton Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the opening of the City's swimming pool on Monday, June 11. The pool is expected to remain open through August 12.
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Take-A-Kid Fishing Day set for June 16
If you and your children love to fish, this event is for you. The 2012 Take-A-Kid Fishing Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Herman's Fish Lake in Newton.
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DNDA Downtown Makeover Project nears finish
The Downtown Newton Development Association's Makeover Project is nearing completion. The DNDA has been working diligently to restore the faade at Phostell's Barber and Beauty Shop, located at 106 N. Main Avenue in downtown Newton, in compliance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation.
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Newton earns Certificate of Achievement for CAFR
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Newton by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
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Neighbors Network offers partnership to area businesses, volunteers
Neighbors Network is beginning their search for Service Providers to satisfy the needs of their Membership. Neighbors Network is a membership-driven, grass-roots organization under the umbrella of the Catawba County Council on Aging.
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Teen Leadership Newton students graduate from 2012 program
The Teen Leadership Newton Class of 2012 successfully completed this year's program on March 20 as the students made formal presentations to the Newton City Council regarding downtown revitalization, quality of life, and the economy.
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Newton PIO named vice president of NC3C
City of Newton Public Information Officer Gary Herman has been elected to serve as vice president of the North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) for a one-year term. Herman was unanimously elected at the organization's spring conference in Chapel Hill on March 29.
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Free "Movies in the Park" series begins June 15
The Newton Festival & Events Committee is excited to offer five movies for the 2012 "Movies in the Park" series, which is set to begin June 15 at Southside Park in Newton.
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21st Annual Reunion Bike Ride planned Aug. 19
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department has announced plans for the 21st Annual 30-60-100 Mile Century Bike Ride on Sunday, August 19 at 8:00 a.m. as part of the Soldiers Reunion events in Newton. The event begins with a mass start at the Newton Recreation Center.
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Newton Recreation plans annual Reunion 5K Run/Walk Aug. 18
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department has scheduled the 22nd Annual Soldiers Reunion 5K Run/Walk for Saturday, August 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Newton Recreation Center. A one-mile fun run is slated to begin prior to the 5K run at 8:00 a.m
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2012 Motorcycle, Truck, & Car Show to be held July 28
Gentlemen, start your engines! The Newton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Motorcycle, Truck, & Car Show Classic at Southside Park on Saturday, July 28. The gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and will close at 6:00 p.m. with a $2 general admission fee. Children ages 12 and under will be admitted free. Concessions will be available.
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Appearance Commission seeks nominations for "Yard of the Month"
Do you or someone you know have a yard that deserves recognition? The Newton Appearance Commission invites you to nominate that special yard for the prestigious "Yard of the Month" honor.
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Newton earns 2nd place award at NC3C conference
The City of Newton was among the communities across North Carolina that received 2012 ´Excellence in Communications' Awards at the annual North Carolina City & County Communicators' (NC3C) Conference during an award ceremony on Thursday, March 29 at The Carolina Inn.
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Ribbon cutting held at Badas Boutique in Newton
A ribbon cutting was held at Badas Boutique in downtown Newton on March 22. City of Newton officials and staff, along with merchants and citizens, were on hand to welcome owner Dawn Cooke and her family to the downtown area.
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Ribbon cutting held at Ricki's 24 Ice
A ribbon cutting was held at Ricki's 24 Ice in Newton on March 20th, 2012. Newton Mayor Anne Stedman, along with City staff, business owners, and friends congratulated owners Kendall and JoAnn Kuhn on their new business enterprise located in the Catawba Valley Shopping Center, at 759 US Highway 70.
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Ribbon cutting held at Williams Ebeling Enterprises
A ribbon cutting was held at Williams Ebeling Enterprises in Newton on March 15, 2012. Newton Mayor Anne Stedman, along with City officials and staff, congratulated owners Ben Ebeling and Josh Williams on their business expansion and relocation to a larger facility on North Ashe Avenue.
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City hires new Planning Director
The City of Newton announces the employment of Christine Bartleson as its new Planning Director, effective Monday, March 12. She was selected from a pool of 50 applicants, based on her knowledge and experience in municipal planning.
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City of Newton, Humane Society partner to encourage responsible pet ownership
The City of Newton is pleased to announce an enhanced partnership with the Humane Society of Catawba County (HSCC) as the two organizations are teaming up to increase awareness and education about pet ownership and controlling the pet population.
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Wepner honored as N.C. Main Street Champion
Anne Abernethy Wepner was honored as a 2011 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards program in Clayton on Jan. 26. Wepner was selected by the Downtown Newton Development Association (DNDA) for this special recognition in appreciation of her exceptional contributions to the downtown revitalization process.
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Ribbon cutting held at All Systems Pro
A ribbon cutting was held at All Systems Pro in downtown Newton on February 1, 2012. Newton Mayor Anne Stedman, along with City officials, staff, and merchants welcomed owner Monte Anderson to the downtown area.
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Ribbon cutting held at Picadilli Emporium
A ribbon cutting was held at Picadilli Emporium in downtown Newton on February 2, 2012. Newton Mayor Anne Stedman, along with other elected officials, City staff, and merchants were on hand to welcome owners Arthur "Ott" Dillingham, his wife Elaine, and their son Jason and wife Deborah to the downtown business district.
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Retirement reception held for long-time planning director
The 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.
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May edition of "Catawba Communities" now airing
The May 2012 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, is currently airing on the Charter Communications' Government Channel (Channel 3) on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8:00 p.m.
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Mayor, Council Members take oath of office
At 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.
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Ribbon cutting held at Affordable Floors
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Affordable Floors on Wednesday, December 7. Newton elected officials and staff were in attendance to welcome owners Scott and April Byles to the City of Newton.
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Museum announces new lighting system
A ribbon cutting was held Dec. 7 at the Catawba County Museum of History to celebrate the completion of its new LED lighting system. The LED lighting system replaced conventional incandescent and fluorescent lighting that was being used in the hallways and three galleries on the museum's main floor.
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Newton City Council visits VisionAireJets
Mayor Robert A. Mullinax and City Council Members Wayne Dellinger, Tom Rowe, and Bill Lutz, and City Manager Todd Clark visited the corporate office of VisionAireJets, LLC in Newton on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
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"Light Up the Town" photos now online
"Light Up the Town" attracted hundreds of area residents to downtown Newton for free hayrides, photos with Santa, and live entertainment.
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EPA announces Catawba County to be classified as "attainment"
The United States Environmental Planning Agency (USEPA) has announced that Catawba County will be classified as "attainment" from its current "nonattainment" designation for Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) on December 19, 2011. Catawba County was officially declared in nonattainment for PM 2.5 on January 5, 2005.
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Ribbon cutting held to celebrate expansion
A ribbon cutting was held on Oct. 28 at Plaza Latina, located at 1901 Northwest Boulevard in Newton, to celebrate the expansion of Carniceria Mexicana.
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Boy Scouts complete Eagle projects at Jacob Fork Park
Jacob 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.
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City Council honors championship volleyball team
The Newton-Conover High School Volleyball Team earned its first-ever State 2A championship on Nov. 5, 2011 with a 3-0 victory over the Elizabeth City Northeastern Eagles. In recognition of this accomplishment, the Newton City Council and the Conover City Council adopted a joint resolution to publicly commend the Lady Red Devils.
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"Newton 101" Citizens Academy concludes with graduation
The 2011 "Newton 101" Citizens Academy concluded on Oct. 27 with a social, question-and-answer session, and graduation at Newton City Hall.
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Council Member Lawing named to NCLM Board of Directors
Newton City Council Member Mary Bess Lawing has been elected to serve on the North Carolina League of Municipalities' (NCLM) Board of Directors representing District 11 for a two-year term.
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Newton ArtFEST attracts crowd to downtown area
The 2011 Newton ArtFEST attracted a good crowd to downtown Newton on Saturday, Oct. 15, with a record number of chalk artists this year.
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Newton earns Certificate of Achievement for CAFR
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Newton by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
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Newton, NCMPA1 offers lighting rebate for eligible commercial and industrial customers
The City of Newton has partnered with the North Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (NCMPA1) to offer a lighting rebate program for eligible City Commercial and Industrial electric customers.
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Newton visits schools, homes during "Public Power Week"
The City of Newton celebrated "Public Power Week" from Oct. 2-8, as City employees spread the word about public power, electric safety, and energy efficiency to approximately 400 local students at South Newton, Thornton, and Startown elementary schools. In addition, the City hosted a "Day of Caring" on Thursday, Oct. 6.
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Newton earns five Public Power Awards of Excellence
The City of Newton was among more than 20 cities and towns that received Public Power Awards of Excellence during the ElectriCities Annual Conference awards banquet.
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Newton unveils marker on Carolina Thread Trail
The City of Newton unveiled a Carolina Thread Trail marker on Sunday, Sept. 25 as part of the countywide "Marking the Thread" celebration.
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Ribbon cutting held at new Goodwill Outlet Store
Goodwill's newest outlet store opened on Sept. 14 at 8:00 a.m., preceded by a ribbon cutting ceremony conducted by the City of Newton and the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce.
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Electronic payment option now available for Newton utility customers
The City of Newton is now accepting electronic payments for utility bills via the Internet or telephone by utilizing the services of NCO Financial, Inc. Electronic payments will not be available for face-to-face transactions at City Hall.
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Newton announces free Wi-Fi project
The City of Newton is deploying a municipal wireless (Wi-Fi) network to enable mobile data applications for City staff and to provide free wireless Internet access for the general public. Currently, the network consists mainly of the downtown area.
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Soldiers Reunion 5K event attracts more than 300
More than 300 people participated in the 21st Annual Soldiers Reunion 5K Run/Walk and One-Mile Fun on Aug. 20. Sponsored by the Newton Parks and Recreation Department, the event continues to grow in popularity.
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Newton electric crew responds to hurricane damage in Rocky Mount
Hurricane Irene caused widespread damage and power outages in the eastern part of North Carolina and farther up the eastern coast. One of the cities impacted by the major storm is the City of Rocky Mount, and the City of Newton has showed its heart by lending a helping hand to its fellow Public Power Community.
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Winners announced for 2011 Pet Mania
The Newton Parks and Recreation Department sponsored the 2011 "Pet Mania" event on Aug. 17 as part of Soldiers Reunion activities.
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Soldiers Reunion photos now online
The City of Newton has posted hundreds of photos from the 2011 Soldiers Reunion on Facebook and Flickr.
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Ribbon cutting held at UCHS Gift and Thrift Shop
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 17 at the United Church Homes Gift and Thrift Shop at its new location at 25 North College Avenue on the Courthouse Square in Newton.
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Ribbon cutting held at Newton Antiques and Collectibles
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Newton Antiques and Collectibles on August 2. A large crowd attended the opening event at the location at 20 West 1st Street in downtown Newton.
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Electric Division honored with ElectriCities Safety Award
The City of Newton Electric Division was honored with the 2010 ElectriCities Municipal Safety Award at the July 12 meeting of the Newton City Council.
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City urges customers to rinse recyclables
The City of Newton Sanitation Division urges City residents to rinse all cans, bottles, and jars before placing them in the recycle bin.
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Ribbon cutting held at Startown Veterinary Hospital
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new Startown Veterinary Hospital in Newton on June 6, 2011. Newton Mayor Robert A. Mullinax, along with other City officials and staff, welcomed Dr. Matt Pennell and his wife Beth to the area. The business officially opened on May 18 and is now accepting new "patients."
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City offers tips for water conservation
This is the start of peak season for water consumption, and the City of Newton offers the following tips to help customers conserve water and lower their utility bill.
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Newton receives "Tree City USA" award
Newton is now officially a "Tree City." The City received its first "Tree City USA" award at its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Monday, April 18 at Jacob Fork Park.
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