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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
NOTICE – ALL RESIDENTS
WE RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM OUR HAULER THAT TODAY THEY WENT THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
WE WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FOLLOWING:
“IN ORDER TO AVOID SERVICE INTERRUPTION, ALL CANS, BAGS, AND TOTERS, MUST BE PLACED WITHIN AN ARM’S LENGTH REACH OF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO BE SERVICED.”
PLEASE PLACE YOUR TRASH IN THE STREET, BESIDE OR IN FRONT OF THE MOUNDS OF SNOW. IF THEY ARE BEHIND SNOW PILES AND CANNOT BE SEEN THEY MAY BE MISSED.
WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE SHORT NOTICE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING WITH THIS SITUATION.
GENTLE REMINDER
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RESIDENTS TO CLEAR ALL SNOW FROM FIRE HYDRANTS WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF YOUR HOME.
THANK YOU
NOTICE:
NO TRASH REMOVAL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021.
REGULAR TRASH COLLECTION WILL TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021.
THIS WILL BE A DOUBLE COLLECTION.
RECYCLING WILL ALSO BE REMOVED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021.
PLEASE PLACE YOUR TRASH AND RECYCLING OUT AT THE CURB THE EVENING PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED PICK-UP.
COUNCIL MEETING
THE MOUNT PENN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 @ 7:30 PM WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM
CONTACT THE OFFICE AT MTPENNBOROUGH@COMCAST.NET FOR AN INVITATION
QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE BOROUGH EMAIL, PHONE,
THE DROP BOX IN THE FRONT OF THE BLDG.,
OR THE DRIVE UP WINDOW AT MPBMA LOCATED
ON THE FILBERT AVENUE SIDE OF THE BLDG, 200 N. 25TH ST.
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
YARD WASTE REMOVAL IS SCHEDULED FOR THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY DURING THE MONTHS APRIL THROUGH NOVEMBER
THE FIRST PICK-UP
MONDAY, APRIL 05, 2021.
YARD WASTE BAGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BOROUGH OFFICE FOR PURCHASE.
**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
