Our township is about 25 miles west of Philadelphia and very close to Valley Forge National Historical Park.
It is rich in the history of Pennsylvania. The township is about 12.515 square miles (8,010 acres) in area.
Tree Trimming work is scheduled for Charlestown Road near Swiss Pines on Wednesday, March 20th, between 9AM and 3:30PM.
Flaggers will be in place to control traffic in the area.
The Agenda
for the March 21st Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
March 14
VFSA Sewer Rental Rates to Increase $10 per Quarter - April 1, 2024.
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VFSA Sewer Rental Rates to Increase $10 per Quarter - April 1, 2024
The Valley Forge Sewer Authority services about 6,800 customers within Charlestown, East Pikeland and Schuylkill townships.
Quarterly service fees paid by users are the primary source of revenue to fund the conveyance and treatment of wastewater.
All revenue generated from your sewer bills are used to fund operation, maintenance and replacement cost related to providing sewer service
to customers.
Although the Authority has not increased its rates for more than 25 years, rising cost to convey and treat wastewater supports the need to increase
quarterly rates.
Effective April 1, 2024, the new quarterly sewer rental rate will increase from $75.00 to $85.00.
March 12
The Agenda
for the March 20th Historical & Architectural Review Board Meeting.
This meeting will be held in Conference Room 1 at our office at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
The Official Minutes
of the February 12th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
March 11
The Agenda
for the March 11th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
March 6
The Official Minutes
of the February 5nd Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
March 4
The Planning Commission meeting for March 12th has been canceled.
The Official Minutes
of the January 18th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
February 14
The Agenda
for the February 27th Planning Commission Meeting which has been rescheduled from
February 13th.
This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
The Official Minutes
of the January 8th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
February 13
The Township Office is closed today, February 13th due to the snow.
We’ll be checking email throughout the day.
The Planning Commission meeting for February 13th has been cancelled.
A new date will be announced when the meeting is rescheduled.
February 9
The Agenda
for the February 12th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
The Official Minutes
of the January 2nd Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
The Official
Minutes of the January 2nd Board of Supervisors’ Reorganization Meeting.
February 8
The Valley Forge Chapter of the Audubon Society and Charlestown Birdtown will hold
The Great Backyard Bird Count
at Brightside Farm Park on Saturday, February 17th at 8:30 am.
The Agenda
for the February 15th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
An opening has become available on the Valley Forge Sewer Authority for a township resident. See the notice
in the next column and visit www.vfsa.com
January 19
The Township Office is closed today, Friday, January 19th due to the inclement weather.
We are monitoring our phones and email if you need to contact us.
The Official Minutes
of the December 14th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
January 16
Weather conditions of sleet and snow have necessitated closing the Township Office.
January 15
The Board of Supervisors has a vacant position and is seeking candidates to consider for appointment.
If you are interested in serving, a
notice describing the vacancy is available.
The January 17th Historical Commission meeting has been canceled.
January 11
The Agenda
for the January 18th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
Gallery
Charlestown Day – 2023
Allen Underkofler
Photos from the September 30th Charlestown Day celebration taken by Allen Underkofler and George Csete.
Events
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Help Cleanup Charlestown Road
Meet at the Charlestown Mill on April 13, 8:00 AM
All able volunteers, over the age of 8 with supervision
Traffic control will be present
Work will start at the Mill and progress toward Charlestown Elementary School
Please wear proper attire, PPE and bags will be provided
Do you have a photo with a story of something historic or special about Charlestown Township? HARB is looking for those unique examples
to include in our upcoming 2025 Charlestown Township Calendar. Send us your photo – and the story behind it that makes it so special.
If we use it, you’ll get full credit. And a FREE calendar. Send your best to:
paulwrites@verizon.net. Or mail your entry for a FREE
calendar to Charlestown Township, ATT: Paul Stevens.
Grants Available
Grants Available to Individual Property Owners
& HOAs
Are you interested in protecting the stream(s) on your property? A rare grant funded opportunity is offered by the Stroud Water Research Center
to provide and plant native trees along the stream and to care for them for three years at no cost. These trees will help to improve the
stream habitat and water quality, reduce flooding, and reduce bank erosion.
Small areas will be considered but they will prioritize projects where at least two acres of trees can be planted along the
stream area that presently has no trees and no livestock.
If interested, contact David Wise at dwise@stroudcenter.org.
Recycle Alkaline Batteries
We Need Your Help
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee works to protect and conserve the natural resources of Charlestown and advises the township.
This work needs caring residents who wish to preserve and protect Charlestown's beautiful environment to join a seven-person committee.
Please contact: EAC@charlestown.pa.us.
During inclement weather or emergency events affecting our area, the Township Office follows the Great Valley School District
schedule for closings and late openings.
Public Participation Policy
The Township welcomes public participation at regular and special meetings.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that construction is scheduled to begin
Tuesday, January 2, 2024, to replace
the bridge carrying Merlin Road over Pigeon Run in East Pikeland Township, Chester County.
PECO will be working to improve its infrastructure along Route 29 and nearby roads.
Their Reliability & Resiliency Plan
letter describes the work.
The Spotted Lanternfly is becoming an increasing environmental threat to the area.
Learn to identify this pest and destroy its eggs when possible. For more information, visit
Penn State Extention on the topic or the
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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for the Chester County Emergency Notification System.
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