The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 1, 2023 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Kim Schroeder

District Township Planning Commission Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, has rescheduled their March Business Meeting.  The March 16, 2023 Business Meeting is canceled and is rescheduled for March 15, 2023 at 7 p.m.  All meetings are held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA  19512.  610-845-7595

Kim Schroeder

District Township Assistant Secretary

The District Township Planning Commission, Berks County, has changed their Business Meetings  to the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. for the year 2023.  All meetings are held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512.  610-845-7595.

Kim Schroeder

 Planning Commission Secretary

PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE DISTRICT TOWNSHIP EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

District Township Berks County PA is selling at public online auction at www.municibid.com (Municibid) the following:  2017 Ford F550 4×4 XL Heavy Duty Dump Truck, in AS IS Condition.  Bidding will open on Municibid on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 8:00 AM and will close on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM.  For pictures and to bid go to www.municibid.com.

Kim Schroeder, District Township Assistant Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing fire and emergency services funding and any other business that may come before the Board.  The meeting will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 2, 2023 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for March 2, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Kim Schroeder, District Township Planning Commission Secretary

AT THIS TIME ALL APPOINTMENTS FOR THIS COLLECTION ARE CLOSED.

The Berks County Conservation District’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Program will be holding a free tire collection.

Thursday, April 6th from 8am-3pm.

Limit of 25 Car/Truck Tires Per Appointment

Appointments are required.

To make an appointment, send an email with your preferred appointment time to info@berkscd.com.
Please ensure all tires have rims removed prior to drop-off and are free of debris and water.
Tractor, farm or heavy-duty tires will NOT be accepted at this collection.
If funding is available, a fall collection will be held specifically for tractor, farm or heavy-duty tires.
The collection will be held at Allegheny Towing and Salvage Company.
(Details will be provided when you receive an appointment confirmatio

The District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month for the year 2023. The District Township Planning Commission Business Meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month for the year 2023. The District Township Environmental Advisory Committee will hold their business meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month for the year 2023, unless that Monday is a holiday, then the meeting will be held the following Monday. The District Township Recreation Committee will hold their quarterly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of March, June, September and December for the year 2023.  All meetings will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512.  610-845-7595.

Kim Schroeder

District Township Assistant Secretary

All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court costs.

An annual license is $8.50 and a lifetime license is $51.50. If the animal is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 and lifetime is $31.50. Discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities.

The small license fee helps the millions of dogs in the state by funding the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement.

Dog licenses are available from your local county treasurer and other licensing agents.

Reasons for dog licensing:

· It’s the law. All dogs three months and older must have a current license.

· If your dog gets lost, a license is the best way to get him back. A license helps animal control and shelters identify your dog and get him back home safely.

· The cost of a license is less than the penalty for being caught without one. Owners who fail to license their dogs could face a fine of up to $300 for each unlicensed dog.

· License fees support animal control. The annual fee you pay to license your dog helps keep shelters running and supports the work of the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, which is responsible for ensuring the welfare of dogs, regulating dangerous dogs and overseeing annual licensing and rabies vaccinations.

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, will hold their Reorganization Meeting for 2023 on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7 p.m. to reorganize and address any other business that may come before the Board. The District Township Auditors will hold their annual meeting for 2023 on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 7 p.m.  The District Township Planning Commission will hold their January business meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 7 p.m.  All meetings will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

TO THE RESIDENTS OF DISTRICT TOWNSHIP:

TAKE NOTICE that the District Township Zoning Hearing Board shall conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, December 12, 2022 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512, for the purpose of receiving public comment concerning a variance application regarding the installation of an above-ground pool which has been filed by the following:

Applicant:  Amber Venezia and Salvatore Venezia, Jr.

Owner:   Amber Venezia and Salvatore Venezia, Jr.

Property Location: 810 Delong Road, Alburtis, PA 18011-2119

Parcel No. 40548103240646

Zoning District: C – Conservation

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to conduct testimony and consider public comment relative to the Variance from the requirements of 500.4b and 605.4 as well as any other relief as may become necessary at the hearing for the construction of an above-ground pool. 

Copies of the Application are available for inspection at the Township office.

All interested residents are invited to attend and be heard.

Jill E. Nagy

Solicitor Zoning Hearing Board

District Township

Under the Second Class Township Code, the proposed 2023 budget is available for public inspection at District Township, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA, during regular business hours (610-845-7595). The proposed budget is to be adopted at the Board of Supervisors Meeting on December 15, 2022 at the Township Building. The proposed budget includes the proposed real estate tax rate for 2023 at 1.10 mills.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 3, 2022 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Kim Schroeder, District Township Planning Commission Secretary

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of District Township, Berks County, intends to appoint an independent auditor to audit the accounts of District Township for the calendar year 2022. Such appointment shall be by resolution during the Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Supervisors to be held at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building, located at 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512.  610-845-7595

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, has canceled the budget workshop scheduled for October 31, 2022.  The remaining scheduled workshop dates are November 2, 2022 and November 9, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. to address the 2023 budget and any other business that may come before the Board.  The workshops will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, has canceled the budget workshop scheduled for October 26, 2022.  A rescheduled workshop will be held on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. to address the 2023 budget and any other business that may come before the Board.  The workshop will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, has rescheduled their October Business Meeting.  The October 20, 2022 Business Meeting is canceled and is rescheduled for October 18, 2022 at 7 p.m.  All meetings are held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, will hold workshops on October 12, 2022, October 26, 2022, November 2, 2022 and November 9, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. to address the 2023 budget and any other business that may come before the Board.  The workshops will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien District Township Secretary

Paper Shredding Event – October 8, 2022

Hazardous Waste collection – October 15, 2022

These events are being held at the Berks County Ag Center, 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport from

8:00 AM – Noon, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

Please visit our website to register:  www.countyofberks.com/swa

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 6, 2022 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Kim Schroeder, District Township Planning Commission Secretary

PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE DISTRICT TOWNSHIP EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

District Township Berks County PA is selling at public online auction at www.municibid.com (Municibid) the following:  1995 11’ Gledhill Snow Plow, in AS IS Condition.  Bidding will open on Municibid on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 8 AM and will close on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 10 AM.  For pictures and to bid go to www.municibid.com.

Kim Schroeder District Township Assistant Secretary

office@districttownship.org & treasurer@districttownship.org

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 1, 2022 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Kim Schroeder, District Township Planning Commission Secretary

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 4, 2022 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Kim Schroeder, District Township Planning Commission Secretary

TO THE RESIDENTS OF DISTRICT TOWNSHIP:

             TAKE NOTICE that the District Township Zoning Hearing Board shall conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512, for the purpose of receiving public comment concerning an Appeal of Zoning Officer determination and/or variance request involving a proposed annexation and new lot line has been filed by:

Owner/Applicant: Paul and Nancy L. Meitzler

Property Location: 785 Huffs Church Road, Alburtis, PA 18011

Parcel No. 40548101362167

Zoning District: Conservation

Owner/Applicant:  Bruce M. Bales

Property Location: 775 Huffs Church Road, Alburtis, PA 18011

Parcel No. 40548101361083

Zoning District: Conservation

            The purpose of the Public Hearing is to conduct testimony and consider public comment relative to the variance request from Zoning Ordinance Section 500.4.b relative to lot width requirements, lot size requirements and building setback requirements any other relief as may become necessary at the hearing for the property currently zoned as conservation relative to the creation of a new lot line between the properties. 

            Copies of the Application are available for inspection at the Township office.

            All interested residents are invited to attend and be heard.

Jill E. Nagy

Solicitor Zoning Hearing Board

District Township

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 7, 2022 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Kim Schroeder, District Township Planning Commission Secretary

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 2, 2022 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 5, 2022 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Board of Supervisors – 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month

Planning Commission – 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month

Environmental Advisory Committee – 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month (unless that Monday is a holiday, then the meeting will be the following Monday)

Recreation Committee (quarterly meetings) – 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of March, June, September and December

All meetings will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, will hold their Reorganization Meeting for 2022 on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 7 p.m. to reorganize and address any other business that may come before the Board. The District Township Auditors will hold their annual meeting for 2022 on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.  The District Township Planning Commission will hold their January business meeting on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 7 p.m.  All meetings will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

Dogwood Drive Culvert Replacement. Please open link for information and traffic restrictions.

Merkle Road Culvert Replacement. Please open link for information and traffic restrictions.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of District Township, Berks County, intends to appoint an independent auditor to audit the accounts of District Township for the calendar year 2021. Such appointment shall be by resolution during the Monday, January 3, 2022 Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Supervisors to be held at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building, located at 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512.  610-845-7595

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

Under the Second Class Township Code, the proposed 2022 budget is available for public inspection at District Township, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA, during regular business hours (610-845-7595). The proposed budget is to be adopted at the Board of Supervisors Meeting on December 16, 2021 at the Township Building. The proposed budget includes the proposed real estate tax rate for 2022 at 1.10 mills.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 4, 2021 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, has canceled the budget workshops scheduled for November 3, 2021 and November 10, 2021.  A rescheduled workshop will be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to address the 2022 budget and any other business that may come before the Board.  The workshop will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, will hold workshops on October 13, 2021, October 27, 2021, November 3, 2021 and November 10, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to address the 2022 budget and any other business that may come before the Board.  The workshops will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, has rescheduled their October Business Meeting.  The October 21, 2021 Business Meeting is canceled and is rescheduled for October 18, 2021 at 7 p.m.  All meetings are held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2021 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Berks County Solid Waste Authority – Household Hazardous Waste & Paper Shredding Events. Please see link below for information and registration.

https://www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/swa/Pages/default.aspx

Board of Supervisors – 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month

Planning Commission – 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month

Environmental Advisory Committee – 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month (unless that Monday is a holiday, then the meeting will be the following Monday)

Recreation Committee (quarterly meetings) – 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of March, June, September and December

All meetings will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512

The District Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 3, 2021 has been canceled due to no items on the agenda.  The next meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Planning Commission Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

TO THE RESIDENTS OF DISTRICT TOWNSHIP:

Take notice that the District Township Zoning Hearing Board shall conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512, for the purpose of receiving public comment concerning a variance application regarding lot width at building setback line and shed setback requirements for subdivision and annexation which has been filed by the following:

Applicant:  Jeffrey A. Windish                        

Owner:   Kelly L. Harrier and Timothy S. Harrier

Property Location: 396 Huff’s Church Road, Mertztown, PA 19539

Parcel No. 5471-00-44-5302

Zoning District: C – Conservation

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to conduct testimony and consider public comment relative to the Variance from the lot width at building setback line requirements of 500.4 as well as any other relief as may become necessary at the hearing for the property currently zoned as conservation to be subdivided and annexed. 

Copies of the Application are available for inspection at the Township office.

All interested residents are invited to attend and be heard.

Jill E. Nagy

Solicitor Zoning Hearing Board

District Township

Please register at www.countyofberks.com/swa – thank you!

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Planning Commission Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Planning Commission Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Monday, March 1, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors has rescheduled their February Business Meeting.  The February 18, 2021 Business Meeting is canceled due to snow and is rescheduled for February 23, 2021 at 7 p.m.  All meetings are held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of the Township of District, in Berks County, Pennsylvania (the “Township”), at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors to be held within not less than three (3) days nor more than thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Notice, will consider for enactment an ordinance (the “Ordinance”), the caption and a summary of such proposed Ordinance being as follows:

“ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING AND SECURING THE ISSUANCE OF A GENERAL
OBLIGATION NOTE, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $500,000,
PURSUANT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
DEBT ACT, TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS
AND PAY RELATED EXPENSES; ACCEPTING A BANK LOAN
PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE THE NOTE; SETTING FORTH THE TERMS
AND SUBSTANTIAL FORM OF THE NOTE; CREATING A SINKING
FUND AND APPOINTING A SINKING FUND DEPOSITORY FOR THE
NOTE; PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT, AND TAXING POWER
OF THIS TOWNSHIP TO SECURE THE NOTE; AND CONTAINING
RELATED PROVISIONS.”

The full text of the Ordinance may be examined at the District Township Municipal Building, located at 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, Pennsylvania, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.

Amendments may be made to the Ordinance prior to its final enactment. An advertisement describing the final enactment of the Ordinance, including any amendments, will be made in accordance with the Pennsylvania Local Government Unit Debt Act (the “Debt Act”). This Notice is given in accordance with Section 8003 of the Debt Act.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
DISTRICT, BERKS COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Planning Commission Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the potential for inclement weather, a conference call option is available. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

TO THE RESIDENTS OF DISTRICT TOWNSHIP:

TAKE NOTICE that the District Township Zoning Hearing Board shall conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512, for the purpose of receiving public comment concerning a variance application regarding detached garage size requirements for the construction of a residential garage which has been filed by the following:

Applicant:  Scott Ross

Owner:   Scott Ross, Jessie Schnellman and Lore Ross

Property Location: 685 Huffs Church Road, Alburtis, PA 18011

Parcel No. 5481-01-16-0399

Zoning District: C – Conservation

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to conduct testimony and consider public comment relative to the Variance from the detached garage size requirements of 605.5 as well as any other relief as may become necessary at the hearing for the property currently zoned as conservation to be used as a detached garage to be used in conjunction with a residence. 

Copies of the Application are available for inspection at the Township office.

All interested residents are invited to attend and be heard.

Jill E. Nagy

Solicitor Zoning Hearing Board

District Township

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Board of Supervisors – 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month

Planning Commission – 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month

Environmental Advisory Committee – 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month (unless that Monday is a holiday, then the meeting will be the following Monday)

Recreation Committee (quarterly meetings) – 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of March, June, September and December

All meetings will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Planning Commission Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The District Township Planning Commission has rescheduled their January Business Meeting.  The January 7, 2021 Business Meeting is canceled and is rescheduled for January 14, 2021 at 7 p.m.  All meetings are held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Planning Commission Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Auditors Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Reorganization Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors will hold their Reorganization Meeting for 2021 on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 7 p.m. to reorganize and address any other business that may come before the Board. The District Township Auditors will hold their annual meeting for 2021 on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 7 p.m.  The District Township Planning Commission will hold their January business meeting on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 7 p.m.  All meetings will be held at the Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Monday, December 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors has rescheduled their December Business Meeting.  The December 17, 2020 Business Meeting is canceled due to snow and is rescheduled for December 21, 2020 at 7 p.m.  All meetings are held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

• TAX COLLECTOR

• ZONING HEARING BOARD MEMBER

• PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER

IF INTERESTED IN MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE DISTRICT TOWNSHIP OFFICE AT 610-845-7595. THANK YOU!

Please visit http://votespa.com and/or https://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Elections

The 2020 General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The District Township Municipal Building will be OPEN for voting. Face masks, social distancing and CDC guidelines are required as per District Township policy. If you require any additional information, as it relates to this voting location, please contact the Berks County Election Services office at 610-478-6490.  Thank you!

District Township

The paper shredding event on October 17, 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19.

The Household Hazardous Waste collection is currently scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 24^th and Sunday, October 25^th.  These events will be held at the Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport,  from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM, each day.  Registration for these events is mandatory.

For information on collections:  https://www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/swa/Pages/default.aspx

To register for collections:  https://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/SWA/Documents/Hazardous%20Waste/Register%20for%20events.pdf

Commissioners establish financing program for clean energy property projects in Berks County

Reading, PA— 10/23/2020 — The Berks County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution Thursday, Oct. 22, to establish a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program to facilitate financing of clean energy and energy efficiency projects and encourage economic development. Local commercial property owners can utilize the C-PACE program to obtain low cost, long-term financing to complete energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy projects.

The Berks County C-PACE Program will be administered by PP&L Sustainable Energy Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization that focuses on promoting, researching and investing in clean and renewable energy practices and projects. C-PACE financing can be used for existing and new construction of commercial, agricultural, industrial and non-profit properties. The program makes it easier for property owners to make major energy efficient improvements to their existing properties and encourages investing in rehabilitating older buildings.

“The Berks County C-PACE Program will help promote the adaptable reuse and rehabilitation of existing buildings here in Berks, while increasing sustainability and energy savings,” said Pamela Shupp Menet, Deputy CAO and Economic Development Director. “By offering this financing method to property owners, we can attract even more economic development to the County.”

Individual property owners can voluntarily sign up to use C-PACE by developing a project and repayment terms with a private capital provider. The County would then facilitate the repayment of energy efficiency financing as an additional line item on the property tax bill. If the owner sells the building, the C-PACE assessment would transfer to the new owner, like other property taxes.

The team behind Alvernia University’s CollegeTowne project in downtown Reading is expected to be one of the first in Berks to utilize this new financing opportunity. “Alvernia sees the C-PACE program as an important component of funding a vibrant and energy efficient downtown as CollegeTowne goes into a number of new redevelopment projects,” Alvernia President John R. Loyack said.

C-PACE was established in Pennsylvania in 2018 and is currently in 36 states. Berks will be the 12th county in Pennsylvania to establish a C-PACE program. For more information about the C-PACE program throughout the state, please visit www.PennsylvaniaCPACE.org. To learn more about the Berks County C-PACE Program, please contact Pamela Shupp Menet, Deputy CAO and Economic Development Director, at 610-478-6136, ext. 6114 or pshupp@countyofberks.com.

The District Township Board of Supervisors, Berks County, will hold workshops on October 21, 2020, October 28, 2020 and November 4, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to address the 2021 budget and any other business that may come before the Board.  The workshops will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  610-845-7595.

Elaine Schwien

District Township Secretary

To the residents of DISTRICT township:

Take notice that the District Township Zoning Hearing Board shall conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512, for the purpose of receiving public comment concerning a variance application regarding setback requirements for the construction of a residential garage which has been filed by the following:

Owner/Applicant:  Sean Griech and Meghan Griech

Property Location: 801 Huffs Church Road, Alburtis, PA 18011

Parcel No. 5481-01-35-8814

Zoning District: C – Conservation

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to conduct testimony and consider public comment relative to the Variance from the side-yard setback requirements of 500.4.b, as well as any other relief as may become necessary at the hearing for the property currently zoned as conservation to be used in a retail capacity. 

Copies of the Application are available for inspection at the Township office.

All interested residents are invited to attend and be heard.

Jill E. Nagy

Solicitor Zoning Hearing Board

District Township

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Planning Commission Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The dogs of Pennsylvania need your help! The fund that helps protect them will soon run out of money. Thanks to @Senator Judy Schwank and @Representative Eddie Day Pashinski, legislation has been introduced that will #SavePADogLaw and Pennsylvania’s furriest residents safe.

Contact your legislators to voice your opinion about these important bills.

#LoveYourDogLicenseYourDog #SavePADogLaw

Last year, the department conducted over 5,800 kennel inspections and issued over 2,700 citations. Help Pennsylvania dog wardens continue cracking down on illegal kennels in the state and protect dogs that start their lives there.

#SavePADogLaw

The well being of pups across Pennsylvania is currently at risk. The fund that allows dog wardens to perform this important work is nearly out of money. Don’t let this important work stop.

#SavePADogLaw – support Senate Bill 663 and House Bill 1504. Contact your legislator to voice your opinion for those who can’t speak for themselves.

Just last year, more than 600 stray dogs were either reunited with their owners or brought to safe shelter to wait for a forever home by PA dog wardens. But the fund that fuels their important work is about to go red.

Support a dog license fee increase in Pennsylvania. It’s something that hasn’t happened since 1996 (meanwhile everything from a loaf of bread to a gallon of gas has increased by more than 100%!).

It’s important for your dog, your neighbors, your community, and every dog in Pennsylvania.

#SavePADogLaw – support Senate Bill 663 and House Bill 1504. Contact your legislator to voice your opinion for those who can’t speak for themselves.

Did you know that PA dog license fees have not increased since 1996?

In that same time…

✉️ Postage increased by 72%

🍞 A loaf of bread increased by 114%

🥛 A gallon of milk increased by 182%

🚗 A gallon of gas increased by 133%

The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement will run out of funds to operate in September. Their work protects all Pennsylvanians – both humans and the four-legged and furry.

#SavePADogLaw – support Senate Bill 663 and House Bill 1504. Contact your legislator to voice your opinion for those who can’t speak for themselves.

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

There will be NO TAX COLLECTOR SITTING HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Property owners are encouraged to mail all tax payments to the address on the face of the bill. If you desire a receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

District Township Tax Collector

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Planning Commission Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The 2020 Primary Election date has been moved to June 2, 2020. The District Township Municipal Building will be OPEN for voting. A facial covering will be required for entrance to the building. Social distancing will be strictly enforced. You may also request a mail-in ballot by going to Votespa.com or completing a paper application by calling the Election Services Office at 610-478-6490. Thank you!

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

Due to the spread of COVID-19, a conference call option is available for the District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, to be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 7 p.m.  Please contact the District Township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code. 

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

The District Township Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Special Meeting on Saturday April 4, 2020 at 9 a.m. to discuss a Declaration of Disaster Emergency for District Township due to the spread of COVID-19 and any other business that may come before the Board.  The meeting will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA.  Persons wishing to participate via conference call may contact the township office at 610-845-7595 or email districttownship@windstream.net prior to the meeting for a conference call phone number and meeting access code.

Elaine Schwien, District Township Secretary

There will be NO TAX COLLECTOR SITTING HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Property owners are encouraged to mail real estate tax payments to the address on the face of the bill. If you desire a receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

District Township Tax Collector

Per the Berks County Election Services Office the Primary Election has been moved to June 2, 2020 . If a voter does not want to go to their respective polling location on the day of the primary they can request a mail-in ballot by going to Votespa.com or completing a paper application by calling the Election Services Office at 610-478-6490.

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Board of Supervisors – 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month

Planning Commission – 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month

Environmental Advisory Committee – 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month (unless that Monday is a holiday, then the meeting will be the following Monday)

Recreation Committee (quarterly meetings) – 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of March, June, September and December

All meetings will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512

LATEST UPDATES ON THE SPOTTED LANTERNFLY

To learn more about this invasive insect, including the quarantine order currently in place, please visit the following websites:

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Link to Spotted Lanternfly Information

Penn State Extension Link to Spotted Lanternfly Information

The new 17-acre land tract is situated along Landis Store Road and was purchased for $145,000 from the Fischer family on July 31, 2012. The funds came in part from a $67,500 grant obtained from DCNR, with the remaining funds coming from the Township and a gift from the Fischer family. The new tract will be named “The Margareta Fischer Park.”

District Township has increased the park’s open space to nearly 75 continuous acres, which will remain a natural area for hiking, bird-watching, environmental research, and other outdoor activities for Township residents.

NOTICE: The District Township Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Special Meeting on Monday February 4, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing quotes received and awarding the Bull Road tree felling project and any other business that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA. 610-845-7595.

NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF DISTRICT TOWNSHIP, BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Board of Supervisors of District Township, Berks County, PA, will hold a public hearing, followed by a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on February 21, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building located at 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the public hearing is to inform the public, and receive public comment or testimony regarding adoption of an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF DISTRICT TOWNSHIP, BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS DEFINING THE MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS ALLOWED; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS TO THE MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS ALLOWED; PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.” At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Board will convene its regular meeting and intends to adopt this same Ordinance. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance being proposed for adoption may be examined without charge, or copies may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof, at the District Township Municipal Building during Office hours of Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or by appointment with the Township Secretary, (610) 845-7595. A summary of the Ordinance is set forth below. All interested parties may appear and be heard. Susan Manwiller, Township Secretary A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2019-01 Section 1. Title: The title of the ordinance is “District Township Noise Ordinance.” Section 2. Authority. This ordinance is enacted pursuant to the Second Class Township Code. Section 3. Purpose. The Purpose of the ordinance is to promote the public health safety and welfare by regulating maximum sound levels and preventing excessive or offensive noise in the Township. Section 4. Background. Because excessive sound levels are detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township of District and such levels: a) create a nuisance that may deprive residents of the enjoyment of their homes, disturbed in their sleep, and otherwise prevented from the quiet enjoyment of their residential premises; b) affect the property values of residences in the Township; c) affect the public welfare by reflecting negatively on the quality of life in residential areas of the Township; d) disturb the peace and good order of the Township; and, e) create noise pollution. Section 5. Terminology; Definitions. Phrases and words used in the ordinance are defined and explained. Section 6. Noise Limit. This section sets sound levels and times regulated by the ordinance. Section 7. Exemptions. This section exempts certain activities and sound levels from regulation. Section 8. Special Waiver. This section allows waivers from ordinance requirements during emergencies. Section 9. Enforcement Officers. This section identifies individuals authorized to enforce the ordinance. Section 10. Enforcement Procedures. This section describes the procedures for applying and enforcing the ordinance. It also declares that sounds in excess of those permitted in the ordinance is a public nuisance. Section 11. Conflict with Other Restrictions. This section states that the ordinance is not intended to interfere with other statutes and regulations and the more stringent law or regulation will control if there is a conflict. Section 12. Violations and Penalties. Conviction for violating this ordinance is a fine of up to $1,000.00 with each day considered a separate offense. Section 13. Severability. If any part of the ordinance is ever held invalid, the remaining portions of the ordinance remain in effect. Section 14. Effective Date. The ordinance is effective 5 days after enactment. The date and signature lines follow this section.

NOTICE: The District Township Board of Supervisors Business Meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month for the year 2019. The District Township Planning Commission Business Meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month for the year 2019. The District Township Environmental Advisory Committee will hold their business meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month for the year 2019 (unless that Monday is a holiday, then the meeting will be the following Monday). The District Township Recreation Committee will hold their quarterly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December for the year 2019. All meetings will be held at the District Township Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512. 610-845-7595.

NOTICE: The District Township Board of Supervisors will hold their Reorganization Meeting for 2019 on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 7 p.m. to reorganize and address any other business that may come before the Board. The District Township Auditors will hold their annual meeting for 2019 on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 7 p.m. The District Township Planning Commission will hold their January business meeting on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 7 p.m. The District Township EAC will hold their January meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. All meetings will be held at the Municipal Building, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA 19512. 610-845-7595.

NOTICE: Under the Second Class Township Code, the proposed 2019 budget is available for public inspection at District Township, 202 Weil Road, Boyertown, PA, during regular business hours (610-845-7595). The proposed budget is to be adopted at the Board of Supervisors Meeting on December 20, 2018 at the Township Building. The proposed budget includes the proposed real estate tax rate for 2019 at 0.5500 mills.