Caernarvon Township Berks County Website

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SOLICITATION PERMITS

NO APPROVED SOLICITATION PERMITS AT THIS TIME

6/2/2020 - ATTENTION RESIDENTS:  The June 9th Board of Supervisors meeting will be held in the Township Building Meeting Room on Tuesday, June 9th at 7PM.  Social Distancing guidelines continue according to Governor Wolf's plan for the Commonwealth.

For those who have an inquiry or question for the Board but cannot attend the meeting please feel free to email the information to jbair@caernarvon.org no later than June 9th, by 4PM.  Thank you.

6/1/2020 - Residents:  Tomorrow June 2nd is the Primary Elections.  For those who vote at the Township Building, voting will take place in the Social Hall, the back of the Building, from 7am to 8pm.  Thank you.

5/19/2020 - Beginning June 1, 2020 Public Works will begin crack sealing work on Township streets.  Please be on the lookout for temporary "no parking" signs posted in areas where on street parking is permitted.  We ask motorists to exercise caution when they encounter crews on Township roadways.

For this street work, the crews will be applying a hot melt crack sealer to roads and public parking areas throughout the Township.

VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER:  The hot melt sealer will be sprayed with a detack agent to prevent vehicles from picking up the material, but motorists would be advised not to park on newly applied sealer until the following day.

Thank you in advance for your help with maintenance operations in Caernarvon Township.

5/19/2020 - Tonight's Planning Commission Meeting has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

5/6/2020 - The Proposals for Caernarvon Township's 2020 Street Construction Project will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00AM on May 11, 2020 remotely through the Zoom website.  Meeting details can be obtained by contacting the Township Office, 610-286-1010.

5/5/2020 - Spring 2020 Newsletter has been added, click here or go to Township News section on the left side of this home page. 

5/5/2020 - Attention Residents:  Street Sweeping will be in the Morgantown common area tomorrow Wednesday, May 6th.  Please help this cleanup effort by not parking your car in areas designated for street sweeping.  Thank you! 

4/29/2020 - Residents:  The Joint Comp Plan update has been revised, public comment is accepted now through May 2020.  Please forward your comments to the Township Office 3307 Main Street, Morgantown, PA 19543 or email jbair@caernarvon.org.

Click on the below link to review the proposed Joint Comp Plan:

https//bit.ly/SouthernBerksJCPApril2020

4/22/2020 - Residents:   On March 27, Governor Wolf signed Senate Bill 422, which reschedules Pennsylvania's primary election from April 28 to June 2 due to the COVID-19 emergency.  Voters have the option to vote by mail-in ballot rather than going to their polling place on election day.  Mail-in ballot applications will be accepted through Tuesday, May 26, 2020.  Go to votespa.com for more information.

4/13/2020 - Dear Residents:  The Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting for tomorrow evening at 7PM will be a virtual/remote meeting.  If you are interested in participating please contact the Township Office for the meeting code and password, phone number 610-286-1010 or email jbair@caernarvon.org.  Thank you.

4/6/2020 - Dear Residents:  Health experts are urging everyone to continue following safety precautions for avoiding the spread of the Coronavirus.  Health officials are saying this week and next could be our hardest weeks.  Please stay informed and stay healthy!

4/2/2020 - Attention Residents:  The Caernarvon Township Board of Supervisors shall convene a special meeting on April 4, 2020 at 1pm.  Click Here for more details. 

3/31/2020 - Residents:  Click Here to view the approved Township Resolution 2020-19, Declaration of Disaster Emergency, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

3/31/2020 - Dear Residents:  The Caernarvon Tax Collector Sitting Hours have been cancelled.  Taxes are still being received by Dorothy Lynn by US Mail.  Click here for more information.

3/30/2020 - Good afternoon Residents:  Tonight at 5PM the Board of Supervisors will be holding a teleconference to vote on a Declaration of Disaster Emergency Resolution No 2020-19.  For the access code please call the Township Office, 610-286-1010 extension 125 or email info@caernarvon.org.  Thank you.

3/26/2020 - Greetings Residents!  We received notice that the upcoming primary election has been moved to June 2, 2020.  If  you do not want to go to your respective polling location on the day of the primary you can request a mail-in ballot by going to Votespa.com or complete a paper application by calling the Election Services Office at 610-478-6490.

3/24/2020 - Berks County COVID-19 Help Center is available to answer your questions.  Email at COVID@countyofberks.com or call 610-320-6150.  Staff will be answering phones and responding to emails seven days a week between the hours of 8:00AM and 7:00PM.  Multilingual services are available.  If a person has a Social Service question or need, they should call 211.  If a person is experiencing a medical emergency, they should call 911.

3/24/2020 - Township Workshop Meeting is cancelled for tonight.  Take care and stay healthy!

3/23/2020 - Businesses impacted by the Coronavirus can contact the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for information regarding Disaster Loan Assistance.  The SBA can be reached by phone, 1-800-659-2955, or applicants may apply online, https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.  See below fact sheet regarding assistance available:

3/23/2020 - Residents:  The Park and Rec Meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.

3/20/2020 - Dear Residents:  Effective immediately in response to the Governor's announcement, no permits will be processed or distributed until further notice.  All zoning and UCC services statewide have been required to shut down.  Please call the Township Office if you have any questions, 610-286-1010.  Thank you.

3/19/2020 - Berks Launches COVID19 Help Center (click here for more info)

3/18/2020 - Residents:  Please see below link for more information about protecting yourself during this time of COVID-19 health concerns -

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html

3/18/20 - Attention Residents:  Due to health concerns, the Board of Supervisors have instructed staff to close the Township Building until further notice.  Please call for appointments if needed.  The Police Department non-emergency number is 610-286-1012, Township Office number is 610-286-1010.  More information to follow regarding future Township Meetings.  Thank you and Take Care!

3/18/2020 - Dear Residents:  Due to current health concerns, the Supervisors have ordered that Township park restrooms remain closed until further notice, and that the following parks be closed:  John Burdy Park, Friendship Park, all other Parks will have signs posted regarding closures/policy.  Policies will include limiting the number of persons in the parks in accordance with the President's recommendation to limit gatherings to 10 people or less amid COVID-19 outbreak. 

3/17/2020 - Tonight's Emergency Meeting will likely be available via Facebook live stream, then later available through youtube for those who do not have Facebook.  Questions will be taken at the end of the meeting, please send your questions to info@caernarvon.org and include your name and address.  The Supervisors will try to address all questions, if possible.

3/17/2020:  ATTENTION RESIDENTS - There will be an Emergency Township Meeting tonight in the Meeting Room at 7PM to address Township Operations due to Coronavirus concerns.

3/17/2020 - The Planning Commission meeting for tonight has been cancelled.

3/17/2020 - The Township Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 4th has been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns, and is in response to the new restrictions on large gatherings.  Thank you and take care!

3/17/2020 - Coronavirus Awareness:  Click Here for Information

3/17/2020 - The Upcoming Casino Job Fair for March 25th has been cancelled.

2/21/2020 - Residents:  At their February 11th public meeting the Supervisors were informed by Ms. Dovin that her son piloted an airplane that brought Americans back to the US from China to escape the Coronavirus.  The Dovin family provided the below picture to share the community news!

Click Here

2/10/2020 - Township Winter Newsletter has been added to the website (see Township News, on left side column of this home page).

2/5/2020 - The Maintenance Phone lines have been experiencing some delays.  We are hoping to have the issue resolved shortly.  The Township Office lines are open for calls if needed, 610-286-1010.  Thank you.

1/21/2020 - The DRAFT Southern Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan is available for review, comments/suggestions are welcomed.  Please click on the below link to read information about the four municipalities that are a part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan, which includes Caernarvon Township:

Click here to view the Joint Comprehensive Plan

1/21/2020:  The next Regular 250th Anniversary Meeting will be February 10th at 630pm.  Meeting will be held at the Township Building Meeting Room, we hope to see you there!

1/7/2020 - A Note From The Caernarvon Township Police Department:

Just a reminder to our residents and visitors to Caernarvon Township.  There is no parking on the side of the roadway on Main Street (SR23) between Fourth Avenue and Twin Valley Road.  This is especially important in the area of Twin Valley Coffee (4000 block Main St.).  This is a heavily travelled area with a high potential for crashes.  Both east and west bound lanes of SR 23 are clearly posted with signs stating that there is no stopping or standing in these areas.  Please find a legal parking location and drive safe!

12/18/2019 - Greetings Residents:  Road Traffic Safety - In preparation for inclement weather this Season, please remember to remove any structures or vehicles that are in the Township's Right of Way.  If you have any questions about Township Right of Way rules, please feel free to contact the Township Office at 610-286-1010.  Thank you!

10/31/2019 - A Message from the Caernarvon Township Roadmaster:

Heavy rains, wind, and prime leaf dropping time = flooding of streets along with on and around your property.  Check drains near your home and help clear them of leaves and debris.  It might be the Township Road Crew/PennDot's job, but help them out.  Residents safety is a #1 concern, that is why Maintenance crews spend days cleaning these drains prior to major weather events, but it is an overwhelmingly amount of work. 

To report flooded areas, contact the Township Office at 610-286-1010 during regular business hours.  After hours contact the Police non-emergency number at 610-286-1012.  Thank you.

Paul Whiteman Jr. - Roadmaster

Keith McGowan - Road Crew Foreman

10/29/2019 - RESIDENTS:  Friendship Park and Clyde Smith Park bathrooms will be closed beginning November 1st for the winter season.  Thank you.

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Utility Markings Guide (click here)

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Spotted Lantern Fly Information (click on picture above)

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8/14/19:   Volunteers Needed!   The Park and Recreation Committee is ready to plan the Morgantown/Caernarvon 250th Anniversary for 2020.  An organization meeting is scheduled for August 14th at 6:30PM(not 7PM), meeting will be held in the Township Building meeting room.  We hope to see many volunteers at the mtg!

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1/2/20:  ATTENTION RESIDENTS - Vacancies on Township Boards

Please submit letters of interest to the Board of Supervisors

Zoning Hearing Board - Alternate

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

3/28/19 - Driveway Maintenance:  Residents, we need your help!   Check your driveway drainage pipes for clogging caused by debris.  Clogged pipes interfere with proper water flow.   Click here for Ordinance 168 and Ordinance 225 regarding Driveway Maintenance.

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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MOWER CLIPPINGS REMINDER
Do not discharge mower clippings into the street. Caernarvon Township is in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, and any debris discharged into the street will end up as fertilizer for the negative growth occurring in the bay. It is also a federal violation of the Clean Water Act.

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CAERNARVON TOWNSHIP PARKS and RECREATION

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

Halloween Party - See Pictures HERE

Christmas Home Decorating Contest

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TOWNSHIP MEETING ADDED INFORMATION

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

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MOWING YOUR YARD?
Please remember to trim your sidewalks and curb-lines. Residents are responsible for the care and maintenance of the sidewalks and curbs in front of your house. Information on the Chesapeake Bay Best Management Practices BMPs) can be found HERE.

The Caernarvon Township Sewer Authority is working to comply with discharge sewer requirements. Township residents, including farms, are also required to comply with requirements. By reviewing the BMPs, you can likely find ways to help. Visit the Chesapeake Bay website at http://www.chesapeakebay.net/.

The Penn State Extension Service has great information about mowing on their website. Click HERE for more information.

Also, please see the attached Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) for farm stormwater management.

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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
Date Added: 2018-05-11

Caernarvon Township Open Records Officer - Joan Bair

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