LINKS >>> Second Class Township Code Township Meetings 2021 Meeting Dates and Times Meeting Minutes Meeting Agendas November 9th Regular Meeting - October 26th Workshop - November 16th Planning Commission - November 22nd Parks & Rec Meeting Procedures Recording Procedures **NOTE: Board of Supervisors Meetings currently are both in person and via zoom. For zoom registration, please send an email to jbair@caernarvon.org (or call 610-286-1010) and provide your name & address, and, if desired, request time for providing public comment. REGISTER BY 6:45PM THE DAY OF THE MEETING TO ENSURE ACCESS** Township News Animal Control Contacts Safety Net Sanctuary: 610-944-8099 Police Department: 610-286-1012 Fall/Winter Newsletter Southern Berks Joint Comp Plan Hometown Hero Application COVID-19 Township Policy COVID-19 Vaccine Information Proposed 2022 Budget Treasurer's October Report TOWNSHIP FORMS Contact a Supervisor Complaint Form (Township) Complaint Form (Police Department) Right to Know Form Mailbox Damage Policy and Form Facility Rentals Township Facilities Rental Form Social Hall Park Usage Permit Agreement Hold Harmless Form Tax Collector-Dorothy Lynn P.O. Box 368 Office Hours (610) 334-3240 Recycling Programs Recycling Centers Electronics Recycling Law Berks County Links Congressional Districts Tri County Heritage Caernarvon Township Water Authority Berks Nature (formerly Berks Conservancy PDF Downloads Police Department Job Application Damaged Mailbox Policy Solicitation Ordinance Park Map Open Records - Right to Know Form Interactive Park Map (Note: This is a web page, not a PDF download.) Pennsylvania Drivers Manual Berks County Veterans Affairs Caernarvon Township is a rural community of approximately 4,000 residents in southeastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located an hour west of Philadelphia and an hour east of Harrisburg. There are a variety of opportunities for residents to get involved in the community by serving on boards, participating in sports programs and participating in community service organizations. Caernarvon Township is 8.9 square miles and is located in Berks County. Caernarvon Township offers a variety of housing types from garden apartments to small, older homes to luxury condominiums to spacious estate homes. Caernarvon Township is ideally located at exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Caernarvon Township is a highly desirable location for families with children as well as retirees. In 2004, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, was named the 5th fastest growing township in the state of Pennsylvania. WELCOME TO THE CAERNARVON TOWNSHIP BERKS COUNTY WEBSITE Hours of Operation: 8:30AM to 4:00PM (610) 286-1010 (610) 286-1001 fax DCED Police Study Presented on June 22, 2021 SOLICITATION PERMITS (Ordinance 293, Click Here) SOLICITORS IN THE AREA: Currently No Approved Solicitation Permits ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 11/22/2021 - Residents: Due to lack of business items, the Board of Supervisors Workshop meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening has been cancelled. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 11/22/2021 - Residents: Zoom meeting info for tonights Parks and Rec Meeting is: Zoom ID 87169821687 Passcode 542112. Zoom.us or call in 301-715-8592 11/16/2021 - Fall/Winter Newsletter has been posted on the website, click here 11/5/2021 - Elverson Borough Draft Transportation Plan (click here to review) ********************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) _____________________________________________________ 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. 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. 3/23/2020 - 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: 3/19/2020 - 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 *************************************** Utility Markings Guide (click here) ************************************** 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. **************************************** 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 _______________________________________________________ ********************************************************************* 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 *********************************************************************** TOWNSHIP MEETING ADDED INFORMATION Report furnished by HVA: Part I HERE Appendixes: Appendixes HERE *********************************************************************** ******************************************************************* ******************************************************************** ****************************************************************** Find Out First Get local alerts about emergencies, severe weather, and road closures on your cell or email. Emergencies, Severe Weather, Traffic Alerts When situations arise in Berks County that may affect you and your family, Berks Alert lets local officials notify you quickly. Be among the first to find out and stay informed during an emergency. Sheriff Brigade Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BerksCountySheriff01 Website: http://www.berkssheriffbrigade.com/ Berks County Emergency Services: http://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/DES/Pages/default.aspx ************************************************************** Lancaster Region Reliability Project Please visit the following website for information about the electric transmission line: http://lan.pplreliablepower.com/HoneybrookTwinValley/ ******************************************************************** A new Pennsylvania Drivers Manual is available at https://www.idrivesafely.com/driving-resources/new-driver/drivers-license-dmv-handbook/ ******************************************************************** Commuter Services' Rideshare and Emergency Ride Home - is a program that provide necessary tools to commuters in order for them to successfully switch from driving alone to a commuting alternative; such as carpooling, vanpooling, bicycling, walking or riding transit. Please visit www.pacommuterservvices.org. In addition, they partner with employers in Berks County. Click HERE for the list. ******************************************************************* REMINDERS: Medication Drop Box - The Berks County Pharmaceutical Drop Box Initiative Program has been implemented. If you have unwanted and expired medications, the Township Building has a Medication Drop Box located at the Police Department. You may access the drop box during Township Business Hours (8:30am to 4:00pm) or after hours by contacting the Police Department for entry into the building. Please use a black marker to mark out any personal/identification information on the medication container. Please see the attached press releases for more information about this initiative program. click here for press release ******************************************************************* 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 (610) 286-1010 (610) 286-1001fax Home | History | Administration | Township Business | Meeting Dates Emergency | Permits | Service Providers | Public Schools | Library | Links Caernarvon Township, 3307 Main Street, P.O. Box 294, Morgantown, PA 19543-0294 © 2007 Caernarvon Township. All rights reserved. Mail protected by MXGuardDog