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Mount Penn Borough
The intersection of 23rd Street and Perkiomen Avenue
Mt. Penn Trust Company photo circa-1939-40.
*Notice the triangle-middle left of photo. Photo Credit: Pete Heizmann
THE BOROUGH OF MOUNT PENN DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST INDIVIDUALS ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN ITS SERVICES, PROGRAMS, OR ACTIVITIES.
COMPLAINTS OR REQUESTS FOR MODIFICATION/ACCOMMODATION TO ACCESS A PROGRAM, SERVICE OR ACTIVITY MAY BE DIRECTED TO BOROUGH COUNCIL AT 200 NORTH 25TH STREET, READING, PA
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT THE
BLOCK PARTY IS CANCELLED
BERKS COUNTY ELECTION SERVICES HAS INFORMED US THAT THE PRIMARY ELECTION ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2020. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO VISIT YOUR DESIGNATED POLLING LOCATION ON THE PRIMARY DAY, YOU CAN REQUEST A MAIL-IN BALLOT @ WWW.VOTESPA.COM, OR CONTACT ELECTION SERVICES OFFICE AT 610.478.6490 FOR A PAPER APPLICATION.
IMPORTANT DATES
MAY 18, 2020: LAST DAY TO UPDATE YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION
MAY 26, 2020: LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN BALLOT
JUNE 02, 2020: DEADLINE TO RETURN YOUR VOTED MAIL-IN BALLOT
LEARN MORE AT: VOTESPA.COM
REMINDER: PLEASE REMEMBER TO PLACE ALL TRASH AND RECYCLING OUT THE EVENING PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED PICK-UP. THIS WILL ALSO APPLY TO YARD WASTE REMOVAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2020.
THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY HAS MADE THE DECISION TO CANCEL THE HAZARDOUS WASTE AND PAPER SHREDDING EVENTS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED TO BE HELD IN APRIL.
PLEASE REFER TO THE TWO LINKS LISTED FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
HHW:
https://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/SWA/Documents/Hazardous%20Waste/2018%20HHW%20Brochure.pdf
Paper Shredding:
https://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/SWA/Documents/Paper%20Shredding/Paper%20shredding%20brochure.pdf
NOTICE – UPDATE
CORONARVIRUS PRECAUTIONS
1) THE BOROUGH BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
BOROUGH BUSINESS, MUNICIPAL (WATER COMPANY OFFICE) BUSINESS, AND
TAX COLLECTOR BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE DRIVE THROUGH
WINDOW ON THE FILBERT AVENUE SIDE OF THE BUILDING;
2) THE SCHEDULED BOROUGH OF MOUNT PENN WORKSHOP MEETING (04/16/20)
AND COUNCIL MEETING (04/21/20) ARE CANCELLED;
3) THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY CONVEYED THE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
CENTER IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
If you or a neighbor are in need of assistance,
such as obtaining groceries, medicine, or other help,
please contact the Borough Office, 610.779.5151, and we can help facilitate.
GREATER BERKS FOOD BANK IS NOW HELPING HARVEST
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE CONTACT
HELPING HARVEST @ 610-926-5802 x207
TO BE GUIDED TO FOOD ASSISTANCE IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
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ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE IS OPEN
Dear Friends,
Last night, we launched a new website with a COVID-19 section dedicated to keeping you informed of how to best care for your pets during this disruption, as well as the most current changes the shelter will be going through to remain open and operational through this challenging time.
We’re at the same address as before: www.berksarl.org
ANTIETAM VALLEY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
THE ANTIETAM VALLEY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY CANCELLED THE SMOKE TESTING OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
YARD WASTE REMOVAL IS SCHEDULED FOR THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY DURING THE MONTHS APRIL THROUGH NOVEMBER
THE FIRST PICK-UP
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2020.
YARD WASTE BAGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BOROUGH OFFICE FOR PURCHASE.
CHANGE IN 2020 BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
THE BOROUGH OF MOUNT PENN HAS CANCELLED THE FIRST MEETING OF EACH MONTH.
WORKSHOP SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE THURSDAY PRIOR
TO THE LAST MEETING OF THE MONTH.
REFER TO THE “MEETING NOTICES” POST
FOR SPECIFIC DATES OF WORKSHOP SESSIONS & MEETINGS
NOTE: NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE WORKSHOP SESSIONS
THE MOUNT PENN PRESERVE IS SELLING BEAUTIFUL WALL CALENDARS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT ALSCAE & LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP,
MT PENN BOROUGH OFFICE, CITY OF READING,
AND THE BERKS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND BY CLICKING CALENDAR
**CANDIDATES ARE NEEDED FOR COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS**
MOUNT PENN BOROUGH COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM AREA RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES:
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE HELD THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. MEMBERS WILL SERVE A FOUR YEAR TERM.
ZONING HEARING BOARD. ZONING HEARING BOARD MEETINGS ARE HELD ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. MEMBERS SERVE A THREE YEAR TERM.
MOUNT PENN BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY BOARD. MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH. MEMBERS SERVE A FIVE YEAR TERM.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTAKING ON ANY OF THESE COMMITTEES, OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAY BE A CANDIDATE, PLEASE HAVE A LETTER OF INTEREST SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL VIA EMAIL TO MTPENNBOROUGH@COMCAST.NET OR MAIL TO 200 NORTH 25TH STREET, READING, PA 19606
Mount Penn Preserve Story Map Captions Mt Penn Borough
Police Chief Serafin is requesting that everyone lock their vehicle doors. Vehicles with unlocked doors are being invaded. Residents should be aware of their surroundings. Police Chief Serafin is urging anyone noticing suspicious activity to notify the police directly, rather than reacting to social media. If you see anyone or anything that appears skeptical or dubious, please contact the non-emergency number of CBRPD 610.655.4911 and request a Central Berks Police Officer.
PA Department of Agriculture
Spotted Lanternfly Information
Homeowners-Lanternfly Management Handout
PennState Extension-Spotted Lanternfly Egg Mass Removal
PennState Extension-what can homeowner’s do?
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A message from Antietam Valley Municipal Authority “Dealing with sewers and preventing backups“
CLEAN STORMWATER ONLY
Do your part to make sure pollution does not enter the stormwater system!
Personal Firearms Record
To be completed and kept in a safe place in your home. The police will need this information if your gun is lost or stolen.
The Antietam Valley Farmers’ & Artists’ Market at Carsonia Park
Met-Ed Emergency Information
**PLEASE REMEMBER IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE EACH HOUSEHOLD MUST REPORT.
MET-ED NO LIGHTS/EMERGENCY NUMBER : 1-888-544-4877
Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority
Mount Penn Area Business Association
Antietam Valley Community Partnership
