Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and village: Most of the city of Newton Falls is located in northwestern Newton Township, and the census-designated place of South Canal lies in the township's west.

Newton Township was likely named for Newtown, Connecticut soon after its creation in 1806.

[5] Newton Township was formed from the Connecticut Western Reserve.

The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

There is also an elected township fiscal officer,[6] who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.