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The provided sources for this "Deep Dive" podcast - agenda and audio recording - document the Newtown, Bucks County, Joint Municipal Authority (NBCJMA) board meeting held on December 9, 2025.

Key actions include motions to approve the minutes, review expenditures and receipts, and formally approve the payment of bills and a $920,035.94 transfer from the Trust to the Operating account.

Discussions centered on the Penns Commons Sewer Lining and Replacement project, including the approval of a significant payment application to Doli Construction and an engineer's report detailing an unforeseen storm sewer conflict and project progress.

The board addressed an inquiry by John Mack regarding the status of the WWTP land site and the Authority's offer' to sell the land back to the original owners. The offer was send at the end of November 2025 and the original owners have 90 days to respond.

Finally, the board reviewed the delinquent accounts list, and performed the annual board reorganization for 2026, electing new officers - same as the "old" ones!