WELCOME TO THE CAERNARVON TOWNSHIP BERKS COUNTY WEBSITE

                                                                                                     Twp Hours of Operation:  8:30AM to 4:00PM

                                                                                                     (610) 286-1010 / (610) 286-1001 fax

Police Non-Emergency 610-286-1012                                                 

        DCED Police Study Presented on June 22, 2021

SOLICITATION PERMITS  (Ordinance 293, Click Here)

                 SOLICITORS CURRENTLY IN THE AREA:     There are NO solicitation permits issued at this time.

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Residents - The following is from the Village Library. We've recently received questions from our patrons about accessing library materials and want to provide some clarification. Our library is part of the Berks County Public Library System, but we serve patrons from nearby municipalities, including residents from Berks, Chester, and Lancaster counties.  In 2020, the systemwide Borrowing Policy was revised to expand access to library physical collections.  Berks County libraries will continue to allow any Pennsylvania resident to have access to books, DVDs, and all other physical items from our collection, as well as all library programs and computer/internet connections.  However, the policy also states that access to the shared countywide digital collection would only be available to individuals who live, work, or attend school within the county. If you’ve recently experienced difficulty when accessing the library’s digital collection but live, work, or attend school in Berks County, please reach out and call us at 610-286-1022 and ask to speak with Carol.

Residents: Caernarvon Township Berks County has subscribed to a communication service called Savvy Citizen.  It will keep you up to date on events, notifications and alerts.  Available on Android, iPhone/iPad, and desktop, residents and businesses in Caernarvon Township can choose to receive push alers on their smart phone, or browse in-app for a full listing of their notifications, alerts and community events.  Those without smartphones can sign up via www.savvycitizenapp.com/signup and selct to have text notifications or emails sent to them.  So sign up today for a free account! Residents:   Applications are being received for Hometown Heroes Banners.   If you or someone you know is interested in submitting an application to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces or First Responders please contact the Township Office for more information.   Click here for the form Residents:  Please note the following warning regarding snow removal within the Township (Click Here for Ordinance 167):

Residents: Please be aware that Xfinity (Comcast) will begin installing fiber lines within the township that will allow residents the opportunity to contract with them for Internet and Cable services.  Xfinity is a licensed public utility and will be working in the right of ways for each street.  If work is required on your property, they will return in the spring for final restoration.  you should receive a door notice (see below) that will give you more information specific to the install.  Work is to begin on January 2nd, 2024 in the Pennwood development.  Thank you.    

RESIDENTS:  Please Clean Up Pet Waste -  Pet waste presents environmental concerns. Left uncollected, pet waste pollutes rivers and groundwater.  Responsibly disposing pet waste in the trash is the right thing to do for the environment and for your neighbors. (Ref: Ordinance 311, Section 3). Consider recycling newspaper baggies and other plastics to scoop up your pets waste.   

5/25/2023:  Residents: Regarding any PPL outages, please feel free to call PPL @ 717-257-5988.  They are available to speak with any customer individually regarding any reliability concerns you may have.

8/11/2022 - Guidelines for Maintaining Streams in Your Community <click here>

8/4/2022 - Residents see below notice regarding a change to the Board of Supervisors monthly meetings:

          Meeting Notice                       2022 Meeting Dates Schedule 

                      ********************For Road Advisories Visit 511pa.com****************************

4/22/2021 - Residents:  Below is a Tar and Chip Fact Sheet which offers some helpful information about this activity that occurs during road repair season.  We hope everyone finds it to be informative and good to know:

Tar and Chip Fact Sheet (click here)

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           For Safety reasons, Right of Way areas need to remain clear.  If someone gets hurt or property damage is caused by objects/obstructions that are within the Right of Way, property owners will be responsible for damages.

Residents, see below vacancies for Township Boards.  Please submit your letter of interest to the Board of Supervisors:

                                              Planning Commission - Alternate

                                           Parks & Rec - Committee Member 

Residents:  Please click on the below link for a helpful brochure regarding Stormwater Best Management Practices for Homeowners:

http://files.dep.state.pa.us/Water/BPNPSM/StormwaterManagement/ConstructionStormwater/SW_Booklet_2017.pdf

Click Here For Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) for farm stormwater management.

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Utility Markings Guide (click here)

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Parks and Recreation

Interested persons must have been a resident for a year, and shall submit a letter to the Board of Supervisors.

Volunteers for Parks & Rec Board Need Background Checks
Find Policy Information Here.

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For Current PennDot Projects go to www.projects.penndot.gov/projects/ConstructionMap.aspx (interactive map)

4/3/2019 - Updated Recycling Center link, www.co.berks.pa.us/swa

3/1/19 - Animal Control Services - Click Here for Township Update

****Casino news in Berks County has raised questions****

Statement from Caernarvon Township Supervisors

October 31, 2018 (click here)

Caernarvon Township Casino Impact Study (click here)

click here for more information about a research project conducted regarding casinos

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CAERNARVON TOWNSHIP PARKS and RECREATION

Please visit the Parks and Recreation Facebook Page for information about the Township Recreation opportunities:

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TOWNSHIP MEETING ADDED INFORMATION

Report furnished by HVA: Part I HERE
Appendixes: Appendixes HERE

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Timbering Permit is Required
Date Updated: 2020-01-02

Property owners are reminded that prior to timbering any portion of their property please contact the Township for permitting requirements.  Thank you.

Right to Know Law

Caernarvon Township Open Records Officer - Margie Bishop

Contact information
PO Box 294
3307 Main Street, Morgantown, PA 19543
Phone 610-286-1010
Fax 610-286-1001

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Office of Open Records

Mailing Address: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Office of Open Records
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225

Phone: 717-346-9903
Fax: 717-425-5343
General Email: openrecords@state.pa.us

KEYSTONE  Caernarvon Township Tax ID is:     151001

The Chester Tax Collection Committee (CTCC) recently appointed Keystone Collections Group to serve as the Earned Income Tax (EIT) and Local Services Tax (LST) collector for school and municipal taxing authorities within Twin Valley School District. This important change was brought about under Act 32 of 2008. Act 32 requires municipal governments and school districts in all Pennsylvania counties, except Philadelphia, to select a single tax collector to serve the Earned Income Tax collection needs of the political subdivisions.

For more information go to: www.keystonecollects.com