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April 23
This year the weather cooperated spectacularly for our 14th annual Earth Day Event
and we wish to thank the 90+ volunteers who made our day a success.
Over 115 bags of trash were collected from roadsides, parks and stream banks.
April 14
The Township and friends are mourning the loss of long term supervisor
Michael Rodgers. Mike presided over
many accomplishments during his 19 years as supervisor. A letter
to Township residents describes his many contributions.
The Official Minutes
of the March 15, 2018 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
April 11
The Official Minutes
of the March 13, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting.
April 10
The Agenda
for the April 12, 2018 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
Protect your dog.
All dogs 3 months of age or older are required by Pennsylvania law to have a current dog license.
Failure to have your dog licensed may result in a fine of up to $300 (per dog).
Information on acquiring a license for your pet is available from
www.licenseyourdogpa.com.
Reminder — Earth Day Clean Up This Saturday. Coffee, donuts, and other refreshments will be available at the Township Office
at 9:00 a.m., Saturday the 14th
for those participating. The weather should be great and we welcome your help.
April 5
The Charlestown Historical Society will have a special presentation by Dr. Laura Sherrod of Kutztown University
on her Ground-Penetrating Radar Survey
of the Charlestown Presbyterian Cemetery on May 16th 7:00–9:00 p.m. in the Charlestown
Elementary School Cafeteria.
April 4
A reminder that a Wildflower Walk
has been planned for the Pickering Trail on April 29 at 1:00 pm.
Meet at the Mill on Charlestown Road.
The 2017
Annual Audit and Financial Report is available.
The Agenda
for the April 10, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting.
A Public Hearing is scheduled for May 7
for conditional use approval to construct an accessory structure and driveway apron.
The Official Minutes
of the March 5, 2018 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
March 28
There will be a Trail Walk
on the Brightside Farm Trail on Saturday, June 2 at 10:00 am.
The Environmental Advisory Committee meeting schedule has been added to the
2018 Meeting Schedule.
The Revised Agenda
for the April 2, 2018 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
March 14
State Representative Duane Milne is offering another
Annual Shredding, Recycling and Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday,
April 14th, 9–noon at Penn State Great Valley. Paper, flags, electronics, clothing, drugs, and a variety of other items are included.
Check the event flyer for inclusions and exclusions.
The Official Minutes
of the February 13, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting.
March 13
The Agenda
for the March 15, 2018 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
March 6
Some permit fees have changed as a result of Resolution 909-2018
adopted March 5th. Please update your records if applicable.
The Official Minutes
of the February 5, 2018 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
The Agenda
for the March 13, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting.
February 27
The Agenda
for the March 5, 2018 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
February 21
Some event dates have been updated in the Route 29 Sinkhole
Remediation Project.
February 14
Charlestown Township seeks resident volunteers for the
13th Annual Earth Day Event Saturday, April 14, 2018. (Rain Date is the 21st.)
The Official Minutes
of the January 9, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting.
February 13
Eagle Scout Tommy Brower researched and designed the Township’s tenth historical marker
which notes the significance of the Valley Forge Military Hospital on the area.
February 12
The Route 29 Sinkhole Remediation Project
has been updated with the current project schedule.
The Township Annual Report
is now available for the year 2017.
February 7
CLOSINGS: We are departing from the county’s 2 hour delay and closing the office today.
The next Parks and Recreation meeting, scheduled for next Thursday, February 15th is cancelled due to external conflicts.
February 6
A revised Historical
Resources Map has been adopted as a result of a hearing on February 5th.
The Agenda
for the February 13, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting.
The Official Minutes
of the January 2, 2018 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
The Official
Minutes of the January 2, 2018 Board of Supervisors’ Reorganization Meeting.
Projects
Tenth Historical Marker Added
Eagle Scout Tommy Brower researched and designed the Township’s tenth historical marker which notes the significance of the Valley Forge Military Hospital on the area.
Valley Forge Hospital Marker
Adam Brower
Virtual Reality views of Charlestown Historical Sites
George Csete shares some unusual 360° views he has created of the Charlestown Mill and the Longwood School.
George L. Ceste
George L. Ceste
Gallery
Earth Day Cleanup
George L. Csete
