Newtown Gets $70K Grant For Land Improvements At Bird-In-Hand

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — Newtown Borough will receive $70,000 for the development of the grounds at the historic Bird-in-Hand on S. State Street. The Community Conservation Partnership Program grant is through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

The money will be used to make improvements to a portion of the grounds. The building is not owned by Newtown Borough.

“The funds going to Newtown Borough to develop the Bird-in-Hand property will benefit the community by increasing accessibility to the area through the creation of pedestrian walkways, while also making improvements to the grounds that will highlight the historic home and lot,” said state Sen. Steve Santarsiero. “The partnership between the borough and the Commonwealth to preserve this property shows the commitment of both Newtown Borough and the state to developing outdoor community spaces for all to enjoy.”

Rep. Perry Warren called the land a "Newtown treasure."

He added: "Borough Council creatively structured a plan to purchase, protect and preserve the Bird-in-Hand lot, and this state grant helps the Borough improve this historic property for the benefit and enjoyment of our residents and for generations to come.”