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Many people are often confused about the following three local agencies: the Newtown Historic Association, Inc. (NHA), the Newtown Joint Historic Commission (JHC), and the Historical and Architectural Review Board (HARB). NHA - Headquartered in the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn), the Newtown Historic Association, Inc. is an incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to the collection of objects of historic interest, the provision of facilities for sharing interest in local history, and the encouragement of the restoration and preservation of historic properties in the Newtown area. The NHA is open to membership of any individual, family or business interested in supporting these goals, with no restriction on place of residence. The NHA sponsors several annual events in Newtown, including Market Day and the Open House Tour, as well as a historic lecture series. Nominal dues are collected annually to support the operation of the association. JHC - The Newtown Joint Historic Commission is officially designated by the Borough and Township of Newtown to act in an advisory capacity for the protection and preservation of historically and/or architecturally significant structures in Newtown Township and Newtown Borough. The Joint Historic Commission can be a resource for property owners, and Borough and Township boards and committees, regarding historic and/or architecturally significant structures. JHC consists of 4 members appointed by Newtown Borough and 4 by Newtown Township for staggered 4-year terms. HARB - The Newtown Historical Architectural Review Board members are also appointed by Newtown Borough Council and the Township Board of Supervisors. They have jurisdiction within the Historic Districts only and are created to promote the preservation and protection of historic places and areas of unique historic and architectural interest within the two municipalities. HARB consists of 7 members appointed by Newtown Borough and 7 by Newtown Township for staggered 4- and 5-year terms. Because of the similarity in name, scope, membership, and common goals of these three organizations, there is often confusion in the minds of the public. Both NJHC and HARB serve in an advisory capacity only to the two local governing bodies. The NHA is a non-profit, non-political, membership organization.
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