Newton

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Resident services & official contacts

Council notices and meeting records ↗Find Newton council agendas, special-meeting notices and available special-meeting minutes. Open the official Utah Public Notice listing.

City-specific service links checked Oct. 20, 2026. The linked agency provides current service details.

Choose a task for a short checklist and the official service page. Confirm service boundaries, current fees and registration requirements with the provider.

Official links checked October 24, 2026. Schedules and charges can change.

Start Newton water and garbage service

Open the Utility Application on the town utilities page. One form covers water, garbage and recycling.
Renters need landlord approval, so check with the town before you submit.
Choose between a new-construction container and a size change. Send the form to the town, not to anyone else.

Start Newton water and garbage service: official page ↗

Rent a Newton classroom or pavilion

Pick the Town Hall classroom or the park pavilion. The classroom has no kitchen. The pavilion has one for an extra fee.
Contact the clerk to ask about the date, equipment, restrooms (seasonal) and charges.
A reservation is final only after you pay the fee.

Rent a Newton classroom or pavilion: official page ↗

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Newton: the numbers and what's current

The Census Bureau estimates Newton's population at 837 on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% from the 792 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗

Mayor: Craig Rigby. Council: Anzl Rhodes, Brandon Taylor, Steven Jenkins, Jed Woodward. Newton Town: Town Council ↗

The Town Council meets the first Thursday of every month and the Planning and Zoning Commission meets the second Thursday. Newton Town: Town Council ↗

From the city

The town posted its 2026 regular meeting schedule for the Town Council and Planning Commission ↗February 12, 2026 · Newton Town: news
Planning Commission agenda: internal accessory dwelling unit code review, a Jones internal accessory dwelling unit application, trailer and accessory violations, general plan format and a map workshop ↗October 15, 2026 · Utah Public Notice Website: Newton Planning Commission, Oct. 15 agenda

Budget and finances

Budget public hearing notice, June 4, 2026 ↗Notice of public hearings to amend the 2025-2026 budget and to propose the 2026-2027 budget; the budget is available for review at Town Hall.

Checked against the city's own pages on October 28, 2026. Dates and schedules change; confirm with the city before you plan around them.

Newton at a glance

Cache County · Utah

Newton’s history is intertwined with Clarkston’s. The town’s own account traces settlement to 1869 and describes families moving to the new location near the Bear River. The name grew out of that idea of a new town, while Clarkston continued as a separate community.

The municipal history places Newton Reservoir to the north and Cutler Reservoir to the south. In town, the library, parks and veterans memorial appear among the community resources on the municipal website. Residents can also find utilities, newsletters and public notices there, connecting the local history with the everyday services and civic records of this Cache County town.

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Sales tax in Newton

The combined sales and use tax rate is 7.00%. Grocery food is taxed at 3.00%, restaurant meals at 8.00% and hotel stays (transient room) at 12.57%. Rates in effect as of Oct. 1, 2026. Source: Utah State Tax Commission: Sales and Use Tax Rates ↗

Places and local character

Newton’s settlement history ↗In town · Read the town’s account of its origins and relationship with Clarkston.
Newton Town Library ↗In town · The municipal library page introduces a local community resource.

Resident essentials

Utilities ↗Find the town’s utility information and contacts.
Public notices and resident information ↗Use town navigation for notices, newsletters and facilities.

Check the responsible operator for reservoir access and the town for facility reservations or service questions.

Government and sources

Municipal directory · Utah municipal boundary data · Roster checked Oct. 19, 2026. Check the linked agency for current services and contacts.

Local guide sources

Local guide reviewed Oct 20, 2026. Operators provide current hours, fees, reservations and access information.