Civil Municipal Magazine Aug 2023

175 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 We do the best we can to help our people and guide them, whether they’re starting a business or buying a new home. We have a nice mosaic within our three square miles, and there’s a lot of character and integrity about the people here. They’re the salt of the earth. We want them to take that Newton pride with them wherever they go.” Caldwell also cited Newton’s size: small but charming. “I’d add that it’s a walkable community,” she said. “You can walk or ride a bike, end to end. It’s very historic. We have our local historic district. In addition to a lot of redevelopment, we have a drive for the preservation of our existing historic structures. When you come into town, you’ll see this, from our courthouse and church steeples to the planters on Spring Street. It’s a semi- urban environment, but yes––a very walkable community and a place where you can interact with your neighbors and then be able to head out and get into the country and our state NEWTON, N. J .