Board of Supervisors
Members
New Britain Township is a Second Class Township governed by five Supervisors elected for 6-year terms.

Cynthia M. Jones
Cynthia Jones is a native of North Queensland Australia, Cynthia and her husband, Ken, immigrated to the U.S. in 1994. They moved to their current New Britain home in 1998 and became U.S. citizens in 2010.
As an immigrant who successfully navigated the path to U.S. citizenship, Cynthia has a deep co…
Cynthia Jones is a native of North Queensland Australia, Cynthia and her husband, Ken, immigrated to the U.S. in 1994. They moved to their current New Britain home in 1998 and became U.S. citizens in 2010.
As an immigrant who successfully navigated the path to U.S. citizenship, Cynthia has a deep commitment to American society and democracy and says it was a profound honor to become a member of our diverse nation, sharing in a commitment to building a bright future. She has always been passionate about American politics and is excited for the opportunity to play an active role in shaping the community she has loved for more than 20 years.
Since moving to New Britain, Cynthia has been an active community volunteer. She served on the Butler Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization for 10 years, serving as president for two. She was active in her church youth group and chaired the church’s largest fundraiser, Lobsterfest for two years. Currently, Cynthia volunteers for our local Meals on Wheels and takes care of infants at the Grand View Hospital Child Care Center.
Cynthia has two young adult children: Aidan and Brianna. She is a graduate of James Cook University with a bachelors degree in secondary education (science and math).
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MaryBeth McCabe, Esq.
MaryBeth McCabe, Esq., has lived in New Britain Township since 1992. She previously lived in Horsham, where she grew up. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Penn State and a J.D from Temple School of Law. She is an Attorney with over 35 years of experience, in a wide range of areas, in Philad…
MaryBeth McCabe, Esq., has lived in New Britain Township since 1992. She previously lived in Horsham, where she grew up. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Penn State and a J.D from Temple School of Law. She is an Attorney with over 35 years of experience, in a wide range of areas, in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks Counties.
She is a volunteer mediator/Judge Pro Tem with the Bucks County Court’s Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program which provides an opportunity for homeowner’s to save their homes from foreclosure. She is a volunteer with Legal Aid to provide free legal representation to those who cannot afford attorney services. She has an adult son and several dogs. She is a strong supporter of animal rescue groups and animal welfare.
"As Supervisor, I bring my years of experience, skills and knowledge to serve the residents of the Township. As a lifelong resident of this beautiful area, I will work to keep it a great place to live for the generations to come."
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William B. Jones
William B. Jones, III has been a Supervisor since 2003, with several stints as Chair. He continues to serve on the Planning Commission since 1994, and has served as Chair of that committee in the past. He has also been on the Park and Recreation Board since 1990 and served for a number of years as i…
William B. Jones, III has been a Supervisor since 2003, with several stints as Chair. He continues to serve on the Planning Commission since 1994, and has served as Chair of that committee in the past. He has also been on the Park and Recreation Board since 1990 and served for a number of years as its Chair. He was involved with the PARI study that was done in 2002 to determine the needs and desires of residents for future park and recreation planning. Bill was on both the first and second Land Preservation Study Committees to determine the most desirable properties for consideration for land preservation and open space.
Bill was a 23-year member of the Board of Directors for The Highlands Community and was the Property Manager of the Highlands for ten years. Working at the Highlands taught him the importance of working together for the common good of the community and the health and safety of the residents. Bill was the Controller and Chief Financial Officer at Montgomery Publishing for 22 years. Bill's work in finance has served him well in monitoring and working on the Township Budget and keeping costs down.
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Stephanie Shortall
Stephanie was born and raised in Bucks County. In 2009, she moved to New Britain Township when she and her husband, Gary, bought their first home. They are now raising their two sons, Carter and Sam here. Stephanie holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Rider University and a J.D. from Temple …
Stephanie was born and raised in Bucks County. In 2009, she moved to New Britain Township when she and her husband, Gary, bought their first home. They are now raising their two sons, Carter and Sam here. Stephanie holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Rider University and a J.D. from Temple University School of Law.
Stephanie has served our community as a member of the Planning Commission since 2013, most recently as the Chair. She also serves in many other local organizations in various volunteer and leadership roles.
Stephanie is an accomplished attorney with a law firm in Doylestown. She represents businesses, individuals and families in the Bucks and Montgomery County areas.
"As a Supervisor, I look forward to serving the community and working hard to fulfill the needs of our residents. Maintaining fiscal responsibility and adapting to the evolving needs of our community form the basis of my goals as I step into this new role."
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Bridget Kunakorn
Bridget Kunakorn was born on a U.S. Naval Base in Iceland, as a citizen born abroad. Upon returning to the United States, her parents settled in Bucks County, PA. Her father was stationed at the Willow Grove Naval Air Station (now decommissioned). Bridget is the daughter of two veterans, both having…
Bridget Kunakorn was born on a U.S. Naval Base in Iceland, as a citizen born abroad. Upon returning to the United States, her parents settled in Bucks County, PA. Her father was stationed at the Willow Grove Naval Air Station (now decommissioned). Bridget is the daughter of two veterans, both having served in the Navy, one having seen combat in the Vietnam War. Her military parents ingrained in her values of compassion, public service, and hard work, attributes she carries with her to the New Britain Township Board of Supervisors.
Bridget has over two decades of Executive Assistant experience within both international and local corporate settings and also has an Associate's Degree in Social Science. She is the mother of three special-needs children with her husband Joe, and prides herself on helping out the disability community through advocacy work. Bridget volunteers at local schools to help them with their diversity and inclusion projects. She also does humanitarian work whenever possible, most notably, she has successfully organized initiatives for refugees and individuals affected by disasters. Her commitment and passion drives her contributions within the community as she believes action is critical to fostering change.
When asked about her vision for the future, Bridget said, “I firmly believe that a collaborative and proactive Board leads to a thriving and unified community, and I am deeply invested in the well-being and prosperity of our township. Transparency, non-partisanship, and a focus on meeting the diverse needs of the township's residents and businesses is key to effective township governance.”
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Schedule
New Britain Township Board of Supervisors holds two monthly meetings, a Work Session and a Business Meeting, on the first and third Monday unless closed for a holiday.
The Work Session is on the first Monday of the month and is informational and interactive between applicants/presenters, the Board of Supervisors, and the Public. The Business Meeting is on the third Monday of the month and is when the Board will take action on items presented at the work session and anything requiring the Board’s action, such as minutes, bills, & the consent agenda.
This format has been implemented to create an established process for the Township’s residents creating an extended period between presentation and action by the Board, thus providing additional public time to review and submit comments to the Board of Supervisors.
Recordings
New Britain Township is recording all Board of Supervisors meetings and posting them to our new YouTube channel. The recordings will be posted for public viewing by 4 pm the day after the meeting.