Welcome to the Official Newton Township website.

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The Newton Township Board of Trustees’ regular meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 PM at the Township Hall in Vanatta, 2551 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, 43055.

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>>>>>> 2025 ROAD PROJECTS BID FORMS <<<<<<

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The Newton Township Board of Trustees (Licking County, Ohio) will accept sealed bids on or before 6:30 PM on Tuesday, August 19, for the 2025 Chip Seal Projects. Scope: Single Chip Seal (#8 Limestone @25 lbs/s.y. and MS-3000 Seal @.40 gal/s.y.). PROJECT A Roads: Berger Hollow Rd, Darlene Dr, Hillcrest Rd, Roger Rd, Tinon Ln, Wilkins Run Rd. PROJECT B Roads: Chatham Rd, Preston Rd, Weaver Rd, Mulberry St. All road project work shall be completed by November 1, 2025.

Bid forms can be printed from the Township’s website: NewtonTownshipLC.com or requested by email: NewtonTwpBids@gmail.com .

Bidders shall submit their bid proposal in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked: 2025 CHIP SEAL BID. Bids may be mailed or delivered to: 2551 Mount Vernon Road, c/o Alicia Preston, Newark, OH 43055. All proposals must be in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rate requirements on public improvements. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or to accept or reject the whole or any part of any bid; or to waive any informalities or irregularities and to award the contract to the lowest and best, responsible, and responsive bidder whose proposal is deemed most favorable to the Township. The Board of Trustees may award one project or both projects, or reject both projects.

The bid opening will be held at the Township Hall, 2551 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, OH 43055, during the Newton Township Board of Trustees’ August 19, 2025, Regular Meeting. No bids will be accepted after 6:30 PM on August 19, 2025.

NEWTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

https://newtontownshiplc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Bid-Forms-NEWTON-TOWNSHIP-ROAD-PROJECTS-A-and-B.pdf

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NOTICE NEWTON TOWNSHIP

The Newton Township Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 6:30PM, at the Township Hall, 2551 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, OH 43055.

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NOTICE OF AN ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY NO LONGER NEEDED BY NEWTON TOWNSHIP  (LICKING COUNTY, OHIO)

 Newton Township will conduct an Online Public Auction Sale of surplus property no longer needed for public use. 

https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/3/27435

Description: 

Land Pride Side Arm/Rotary Boom Mower. 1997. RCP2560.

Online auction site:  www.govdeals.com.

Lot  #27435-3.

End Date: Jul 02, 2025 05:00 PM EDT.

All bidders are required to pre-register for bidding at the auction website of www.govdeals.com. All bidders in this auction agree that they have read and fully understand the terms and conditions outlined on the site and agree to be bound thereby. All items are sold in “as is, where is” condition, free from any guarantee or warranty. Newton Township reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted. All sales are final.

A link to the auction and any updates will be posted to the Township website: www.NewtonTownshipLC.com

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Licking Park District New Release 

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Above News Release Posted to NewtonTownshipLC.com 2:30 PM 5/19/2025.

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NOTICE NEWTON TOWNSHIP

The Newton Township Board of Trustees has canceled its August 5, 2025, regular meeting.

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NOTICE NEWTON TOWNSHIP

The 2024 Annual Financial Report for Newton Township has been filed with the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office and a copy of the unaudited report is on file at the Township Hall.

The Newton Township Board of Trustees will hold their regular meetings at 6:30 PM on the First and Third Tuesdays of each month at the Township Hall, 2551 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, OH 43055

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NOTICE OF AN ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY NO LONGER NEEDED BY NEWTON TOWNSHIP  (LICKING COUNTY, OHIO)

Newton Township will conduct an Online Public Auction Sale of surplus property no longer needed for public use.

Description: 1996 GMC C7 Topkick Tanker Truck. 2,000 gallon tank. 22,644 miles. 1,845 hours.

VIN: 1GDS7H1J4TJ504961.

Online auction site:  www.govdeals.com. Lot  #27435-2.

Start Date: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 8:00am.

End Date: Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

All bidders are required to pre-register for bidding at the auction website of www.govdeals.com. All bidders in this auction agree that they have read and fully understand the terms and conditions outlined on the site and agree to be bound thereby. All items are sold in “as is, where is” condition, free from any guarantee or warranty. Newton Township reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted. All sales are final.

A link to the auction and any updates will be posted to the Township website: www.NewtonTownshipLC.com

> > SURPLUS AUCTION LINK: https://www.govdeals.com/asset/2/27435 <<

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NOTICE OF AN ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY NO LONGER NEEDED BY NEWTON TOWNSHIP

Newton Township will conduct an Online Public Auction Sale of surplus property no longer needed for public use.

Description: 2008 Ford F450, McCoy Miller medic box. 81,908 miles. VIN:1FDXF46R98EA86400.

Online auction site: https://www.govdeals.com

Lot # 27435-1.

Start Date: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 8:00am.

End Date: Monday, December, 16, 2024 at 6:00PM.

All bidders are required to pre-register for bidding at the auction website of www.govdeals.com. All bidders in this auction agree that they have read and fully understand the terms and conditions outlined on the site and agree to be bound thereby. All items are sold in “as is, where is” condition, free from any guarantee or warranty. Newton Township reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted. All sales are final.

A link to the auction and any updates will be posted to the Township website: www.NewtonTownshipLC.com

> > SURPLUS AUCTION LINK: https://www.govdeals.com/asset/1/27435 < < 

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NOTICE – NEWTON TOWNSHIP

The Newton Township Board of Trustees will hold their YEAR-END MEETING on

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall in Vanatta, 2551 Mt. Vernon Rd., Newark.

The ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING for 2025 and the ANNUAL RECORDS COMMISSION MEETING

will immediately follow.

The FIRST REGULAR MEETING for 2025 will

be held on TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025 AT 6:30 PM (NO MEETING 1/7/25).

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The Newton Township Board of Trustees will hold Special Meetings for the purpose of discussing fire department business and conducting interviews for the Newton Township Fire Department lieutenant positions. The Special Meetings will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 5:15 PM, Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:15 PM, and Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 4:45 PM, at the Township Hall, 2551 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, OH 43055. The Board will enter into executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) to consider the appointment or employment of a public employee.

Any changes or updates to these special meeting dates and times will be published on the Township website, www.NewtonTownshipLC.com.

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Mailing Address:

Newton Township
2551 Mount Vernon Road
Newark, Ohio 43055
 
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  • 2010 Census Data
  • Fun Facts

    • In 2000 Newton Township had a population of 3,111 residents
    • In 2010 Newton Township had a population of 3,219 residents
    • 2,846 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township
    • It is one of five Newton Townships statewide
    • Newton Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Licking County, Ohio
    • Newton Township's elevation is 869 ft.