In response to a recommendation by the Newport Township Community Organization to initiate a demolition program for dilapidated homes, garages, and sheds throughout the community, Newport Township has secured a $125,000.00 County Grant for Community Development.  Newport Township Municipal Authority began working towards demolition at the end of 2005 also providing all soft costs related to this project.   Thank You to the dedicated volunteers in getting the job done.  Listed below are results of the hard work put into this project.

The Newport Township Municipal Authority holds public meetings the third Thursday of each month at 7:00PM at the Municipal Building, Wanamie.

241 W Kirmar Ave., Alden
Demolished – March 2007
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592 Old Newport St., Wanamie
Demolished – March 2007

65-67 65 Rear Ridge St., Glen Lyon
Demolished – March 2007

95 Newport St., Glen Lyon
Demolished – March 2007
 

63 E. Enterprise St., Glen Lyon
Demolished – October 2006
  

10 W. Kirmar Ave.,Alden
Demolished – October 2006
  

17-19 Vine St., Glen Lyon
Demolished – October 2006
  

August 17, 2006, the VFW 110 W Main St., Glen Lyon, has been torn down after the collapsed on July 22, 2006.
 

December, 21, 2005,  the first derelict property located at 92-94 Coal Street in Glen Lyon has been demolished.  This is a good example of how working together as a team can accomplish tasks that may never have happened.  Thank You Tom Kashatus, Sandy Russell, Joe Deluca, the members of the Township Authority, and all that mad