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Muhlenberg Township Announces Free Shred Events for Residents
2024 Muhlenberg Township Shred Events The Muhlenberg Township will be hosting shred events for its residents on the following dates: Saturday, July 13, 2024 9AM-12PM Saturday, October 12, 2024 9AM-12PM The shred events will be held at the Muhlenberg Township Authority located at 400 Raymond Street. Please bring your items in a box or bag, no larger than 2'x2'x2', and plan to take your container with you. This is for Muhlenberg Township Residents only. PLEASE NOTE: There is a limit of 4 boxes/bags per household. When the truck is full, the shredding event is over. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Muhlenberg Township Announces Free Shred Events for Residents
2024 Muhlenberg Township Shred Events The Muhlenberg Township will be hosting shred events for its residents on the following dates: Saturday, July 13, 2024 9AM-12PM Saturday, October 12, 2024 9AM-12PM The shred events will be held at the Muhlenberg Township Authority located at 400 Raymond Street. Please bring your items in a box or bag, no larger than 2'x2'x2', and plan to take your container with you. This is for Muhlenberg Township Residents only. PLEASE NOTE: There is a limit of 4 boxes/bags per household. When the truck is full, the shredding event is over. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS.
Sewer Overflow Reported in Muhlenberg Township Due to Heavy Rainfall
In accordance with the requirements of our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for our wastewater treatment plant, Muhlenberg Township is providing public notification of a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) that occurred as follows: Date and Time of Overflow: June 7, 2024 at approximately 1:00 PM Location of Overflow: The sanitary sewer overflow occurred at the following location: Overflow Point: 4244 5th Street Highway, Reading PA 19605 Receiving Stream: Schuylkill River Cause of Overflow: The SSO was caused by: Heavy Rainfall Estimated Volume of Overflow: 7,500 gallons Corrective Actions Taken: Muhlenberg Township Authority personnel responded to the SSO and took the following corrective actions: The SSO was stopped within 2 hours. The area was flushed with clean water and disinfected. Health Precautions: • Avoid contact with the affected water. • Wash your hands thoroughly if you come into contact with the affected water. • Do not consume water from the affected area without boiling it first. Contact Information: For additional information, please contact Muhlenberg Township Authority at 610-929-4727.
Berks County Commissioners to Hold Public Meeting
Berks County Commissioners' Meeting - See Full Agenda for time and location details
Berks County Planning Commission to Discuss Development Issues
Berks County Planning Commission Meeting - See Full Agenda for time and location details
Parks and Recreation Committee to Meet and Discuss Park Updates
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - See Full Agenda for time and location details
Muhlenberg Township Seeks Public Input for Comprehensive Plan Update
Muhlenberg Township is currently in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan. This plan will serve as a guide for future growth and development in the Township. Public input is a critical component of this process, and residents are encouraged to participate in upcoming surveys and meetings. Please check back for updates and opportunities to get involved.
Muhlenberg Township Announces 2024 Trick or Treat Date and Time
Trick or Treat will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Muhlenberg Township Announces Fall Leaf Collection Dates
Muhlenberg Township’s annual Fall Leaf Collection will begin on October 28th, 2024 and conclude on December 6th, 2024. Residents are asked to rake loose leaves to the curb for collection. Please do not include branches or other debris in the leaf piles.
Hereford Township Supervisors Meeting Agenda - June 26
HEREFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 26, 2024 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES ROADMASTER’S REPORT ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT FINANCES OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE SUPERVISOR COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
Robesonia Borough Council to Discuss Budget, Records Disposal at October Meeting
BOROUGH OF ROBESONIA BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA October 7, 2024 7:00 PM Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Minutes –September 2, 2024 Treasurer’s Report – September 2024 Payment of Invoices – September 2024 Police Report – September 2024 Fire Company Report – September 2024 Robesonia Area EMS Report – September 2024 Borough Manager’s Report – October 2024 Committee Reports: Property Maintenance – Councilman Bob White Old Business: Discussion regarding disposal of records New Business: Budget discussion Adjournment
Upcoming Elections in Berks County: Dates, Polling Locations, and Candidates
Find important election information, dates, polling locations, and candidate information
Berks County Commissioners to Meet April 17
Board of Commissioners Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Commissioners' Public Meeting Room, 13th Floor Berks County Services Center 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601
Berks County Commissioners to Hold Public Meeting in Reading
The Berks County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on June 6, 2024, at the Berks County Services Center. The meeting is open to the public.
Berks County Invests in Local Community Programs
Details regarding specific organizations and funding amounts will be released in a subsequent announcement.
Berks County Offers Children's Dental Clinic Services
Children's Dental Health Clinic Provides dental services for eligible children. Location: Berks County Services Center Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Appointment Required: Call 610-378-6101
Berks County Commissioners to Meet August 1st
Berks County Commissioners' Meeting Date: August 1, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Commissioners' Board Room, Berks County Services Center
Berks County Commissioners to Meet April 17
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Commissioners' Public Meeting Room, 13th Floor, Berks County Services Center
Reading City Hall Closed November 10 for Holiday
City of Reading – City Hall Closed – November 10, 2023 Published: November 9, 2023
Berks County Commissioners to Hold Public Meeting
"Berks County Commissioners' Meeting - See Full Agenda for time and location details"
Berks County Planning Commission to Discuss Development Issues
"Berks County Planning Commission Meeting - See Full Agenda for time and location details"
Parks and Recreation Committee to Meet and Discuss Park Updates
"Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - See Full Agenda for time and location details"
Hereford Township Supervisors Meeting Agenda - June 26
"HEREFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 26, 2024 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES ROADMASTER’S REPORT ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT FINANCES OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE SUPERVISOR COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT"
Robesonia Borough Council to Discuss Budget, Records Disposal at October Meeting
"BOROUGH OF ROBESONIA BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA October 7, 2024 7:00 PM Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Minutes –September 2, 2024 Treasurer’s Report – September 2024 Payment of Invoices – September 2024 Police Report – September 2024 Fire Company Report – September 2024 Robesonia Area EMS Report – September 2024 Borough Manager’s Report – October 2024 Committee Reports: Property Maintenance – Councilman Bob White Old Business: Discussion regarding disposal of records New Business: Budget discussion Adjournment"
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