Building & Development
This week we received another new single-family residential permit for a custom build in Sand Creek Station housing development, valued at $520,000; permit value of $2,736. This brings our total single-family residential permits for the year to 21.
City Attorney's Office
Devin Seward recently joined the Office of the City Attorney as the new City Prosecutor/Assistant City Attorney. Devin is a Washburn Law grad and recently worked at Eidelman Law Firm in Wichita where his practice focused on estate planning. Welcome, Devin!
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Police
 Last week our team attended the Kansas Peace Officers Association (KPOA) conference in Wichita along with officers all over the state. All ranks of officers were present from patrol to chiefs, and directors from the KBI and CPOST.
NPD Sgt. Luke Winslow was invited to teach a session about use of force, based on NPD’s policy and procedures. Sgt. Winslow has instructed on this topic in a variety of places throughout the state and has received outstanding reviews because he uses real-life examples of how to and how not to use force.
This is just another example of the hard work NPD has done over these past few years as we strive for excellence, and we are sharing our knowledge and expertise throughout the state. We are very proud of Sgt. Winslow and NPD!
Coffee & Cops
Reminder, NPD is partnering with Norm’s Coffee Bar for an upcoming community outreach event – Coffee & Cops. In honor of National Coffee Day, Newton officers will be at Norm’s on Sept. 29 from 7-10 a.m. helping to serve delicious drinks. This kind of event is a great way for our officers to interact with our citizens out in the community!
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Fire/EMS
This week is National Falls Prevention Awareness Week! Our team has been putting our helpful tips and information on our social media pages about how to keep our family, friends, and loved ones safe and prevent injuries. Some tips include:
- Use non-slip mats and grab bars, in and outside of tubs and showers.
- Install grab bars on the wall next to the bathtub, shower, and toilet.
- Wipe up spilled liquids immediately.
- Improve lighting in and outside of your home.
- Use night lights or a flashlight to light the path between your bedroom and bathroom.
- Turn on the lights before using stairs.
Upcoming Events
- KDOT 36th Street Interchange Meeting: Join KDOT officials from 4-6 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the Chisholm Trail Shopping Center to hear the latest about the plans for the reconstruction of the 36th Street interchange.
- City of Newton facilities will be closed on Oct. 9 for an all-employee conference and in-service trainings. Trash pickup was already altered for this date due to it being a federal holiday, and the County transfer station is closed.
See all of the upcoming events at our Community Events listing on Choose-Newton.com.
Meetings & Reminders:
- 7 p.m. Sept. 26 – City Commission meeting
- 7:30 a.m. Oct. 5 – City Commission agenda review
- 7 p.m. Oct. 10 – City Commission meeting
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