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In order to balance the citys budget, Newville lawmakers winnowed down the five-officer police department to a single officer and the chief.

The discovery of financial discrepancies last December launched an investigation through the Cumberland County District Attorneys Office.

The borough councils vote on a final budget for next year is scheduled to take place at a special meeting Dec. 28 at 7 p.m.

President John Wardle said the districts business manager and administration currently review the account standings and provide them to the board for approval at meetings.

Newville has extraordinary taxing authority under Act 47 to raise earned income taxes higher than state laws otherwise allow with court approval.

The Newville Borough Council held a public hearing Monday at Friendship Hose Company to gather public input and answer questions about next years budget and beyond.

Newville Borough’s perilous financial situation was the subject of extended discussion Tuesday night, as the borough moved forward with its plans for recovery. Borough Council unanimously voted to adopt ordinance

Newville Borough’s perilous financial situation was the subject of extended discussion Tuesday night, as the borough moved forward with its plans for recovery. Borough Council unanimously voted to adopt ordinance

The small town of Newville, Cumberland County is facing some big budget problems.

Even with the arrival of approximately $800,000 in state loans in recent months, Newvilles 2024 budget faces a projected $786,268 deficit.