Welcome to
Charlestown Township!
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.
Latest News
September 18
We’re receiving a lot of questions about voting: how to register, registration status, how to get an absentee/mail-in ballot, etc.
Please go to chesco.org/156/Voter-Services
for this info and also to complete and submit various forms.
There will be a drive-through
Household Hazardous Waste event
on Saturday, October 10 in West Chester.
Participation will be by online reservation only with several no-contact restrictions imposed by the COVOD-19 crisis.
The development plan decision on the
Application of Devault Foods has been posted.
September 16
The Agenda
for a presentation by the Planning Commission via Webex on Sept. 22nd at 7 pm.
Instructions for either phoning in or logging in are included at the top of the agenda.
September 11
The Official Minutes
of the August 12 Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
September 9
The Official Minutes
of the August 11 Planning Commission Meeting.
The conditional use decision on the
Application of Turning Point Dance Center has been posted.
September 2
The Agenda
for the September 8 Planning Commission Meeting. This meeting will be a remote meeting held via Cisco Webex.
Instructions for either phoning in or logging in are included at the top of the agenda.
The Official Minutes
of the August 3 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
August 26
The Agenda
for the Tuesday, September 1 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. This meeting will be a remote meeting held via Cisco Webex.
Instructions for either phoning in or logging in are included at the top of the agenda.
August 24
A list of Township Board meetings with access codes to be held via Cisco Webex during September is available.
August 21
The Official Minutes
of the July 16 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
August 19
The Agenda
for the August 20 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting which will be held via Cisco Webex.
Instructions for either phoning in or logging in are included at the top of the agenda.
August 17
The Township’s Environmental Advisory Committee has released its first newsletter.
The Official Minutes
of the July 14 Planning Commission Meeting.
The Official Minutes
of the July 8 Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
August 7
The Agenda
for the August 11 Planning Commission Meeting. This meeting will be a remote meeting held via Cisco Webex.
Instructions for either phoning in or logging in are included at the top of the agenda.
The Official Minutes
of the July 6 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
July 28
The Agenda
for the August 3 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. This meeting will be a remote meeting held via Cisco Webex.
Instructions for either phoning in or logging in are included at the top of the agenda.
The Official Minutes
of the July 21 Historical & Architectural Review Board Meeting.
July 27
The Summer 2020 Newsletter
is now online.
July 21
A list of Township Board meetings with access codes to be held via Cisco Webex during August is available.
There will be two drive-through
Household Hazardous Waste events
on Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd in Coatesville/Caln.
Participation will be by online reservation only with several no-contact restrictions imposed by the COVOD-19 crisis.
There will be
two hearings
held during the next Supervisor’s meeting: A Zoning Ordinance change for live-work units;
and the Educational status of Turning Point Dance Center. Access will be remote as part of the main meeting.
and the Educational status of Turning Point Dance Center. Access will be remote as part of the main meeting.
July 20
The Official Minutes
of the June 18 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
The Official Minutes
of the June 9 Planning Commission Meeting.
July 15
The Agenda
for the July 16 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting which will be held via teleconference.
Connection details are explained in the agenda.
The current Green Valleys Association’s Streamlines newsletter
features an article that references the Charlestown Mill.
July 7
The Agenda
for the July 14 Planning Commission Meeting. This meeting will be a remote meeting held via Cisco Webex.
Instructions for either phoning in or logging in are included at the top of the agenda.
The Official Minutes
of the June 1 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
June 30
The Agenda
for the July 6 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. This meeting will be a remote meeting held via Cisco Webex.
Instructions for either phoning in or logging in are included at the top of the agenda.
June 26
On Monday, June 29, the Township will enter the
COVID-19 Green Phase.
Projects
3D Scans of Charlestown Mill
George Csete is a professional engineer from West Chester who specializes in 3D laser scanning. George
has provided images of his scans of the Charlestown Mill captured in 2013 and 2018. These revealing scans now appear on our
Mill page in the Historical section.
Gallery
Charlestown Heritage Art Show
George L. Csete
Charlestown United Methodist Church and Charlestown Township co-sponsored the Charlestown Heritage Art Show
on October 13. Photos are by George Csete and Allen Underkofler.
Charlestown Day
Allen Underkofler
Some shots of the September 14th Charlestown Day taken by Allen Underkofler and George Csete.
Bids & RFPs
There are no bids open at this time.
Hearings
There are no hearings scheduled at this time.
Decisions
The development plan decision on the
Application of Devault Foods has been posted.
The conditional use decision on the
Application of Turning Point Dance Center has been posted.
Events
Click item for details.
Drive-Through HHW Event in October
Voting
COVID-19 Information
Chester County Health Department
Adelphia Gateway Project
Adelphia Gateway Project Township Outreach
If you have received any notices from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as a landowner regarding the Adelphia Gateway Project or as a Charlestown resident you have concerns or questions related to this pipeline project, please contact the Township’s Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC):
Pete Goodman at EAC@charlestown.pa.us
(610) 827-7619 (office), (610) 655-5020 (cell) or
Veda Maany at (917) 566-1904.
The EAC is working with the Township to obtain answers for resident questions, and to consolidate and transmit their concerns on this project to FERC.
Update — February 5 — The township has responded to the FERC regarding the Adelphia Assessment. The letter is available here.
Historical Society
Trail Maintenance
The time is now! Mile-a-minute vine is up and growing! It’s along all of our trails including behind our gardens at Brightside.
Please don your gloves and long sleeves, bring a couple of big black trash bags and go to the gardens or your favorite trail; and PULL! Stuff the vines in your bags and put them out with your trash. If you need to, leave the bags at the bottom of my drive, Hana Lane, 4th drive off of Hollow on block between Charlestown and Route 29.
Best pulling on Pickering Creek Trail is on the end closest to Charlestown Road, between the little dam and the little bridge — or on the shore near the creek near the bridge leading from Pickering Dam Road entrance.
Best pulling on Pickering Dam Trail is from the Pickering Dam Road entrance right around the corner, when you are paralleling the Creek. From Route 29, go either way where the trail forks – it is everywhere!
At Brightside, there are vines covering the rocks between the gardens and the hayfields — and gardeners! Watch for it in the gardens! It is also to be found along the mown path that leads from the gardens by the house, down the hill and up toward the new paved trail.
The next two weeks are our window of opportunity – before the vines flower and berry!
Parks & Recreation Board
The Township is seeking two volunteers to serve on the Parks & Recreation Board beginning January 1st. The Board consists of seven members who serve 5 year terms.
The Parks and Recreation Board advises the Board of Supervisors on matters of recreational policy and the development and maintenance of parks and trails in the Township, including the 44 acre Charlestown Park on Township Line Road, Brightside Farm Park, the future Jenkins Park on Valley Hill Road, the Pickering Trail between Charlestown Road and Route 29, and other recreational and open space throughout the Township.
Parks & Rec meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Choral Room at the Great Valley Middle School.
If you are interested in joining this active and involved group, please submit a letter of interest to Charlestown Township, P.O. Box 507, Devault, PA 19432 or email: admin1@charlestown.pa.us.
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Township has created an Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) to provide advice and research to our municipal officials on a range of environmental issues.
We are seeking interested persons with backgrounds relevant to environmental science and best practices who would consider serving on this environmental advisory group.
To learn more or to apply, see our Environmental Advisory Committee page.
Meeting Agendas
Due to the Great Valley Middle School closing to outside groups through April 14th,
Charlestown Township has changed the location for meetings from April onward.
We will note the time and change of location as each meeting approaches, but here is a
current list with access codes and passwords.
- Board of Supervisors: September 1 (via Cisco Webex)
- Planning Commission: September 8 (via Cisco Webex)
- Planning Commission: September 22 – TND (via Cisco Webex)
- Parks & Recreation: August 20 (via Cisco Webex)
Recent Documents
- Summer Newsletter
- Board of Supervisors: August 3 Minutes
- Planning Commission: August 11 Minutes
- Parks & Recreation: July 16 Minutes
- Historical Review Board: July 21 Minutes
- Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC): August 12 Minutes
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Please observe the township’s Social Media Policy.
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Township Services and Restrictions During the
COVID-19 Crisis
GREEN PHASE
COVID-19 Crisis
GREEN PHASE
Township Office
During the Green Phase beginning Monday, June 29th, the Township Office will be open to the public on our normal Monday-Friday 9 am – 3 pm schedule. Masks are required to enter the building and the office itself.
We request that when possible, you communicate with us via email or phone rather than make an in-person visit to the office.
Permits & Inspections
Full services are available.
Road Maintenance & Emergency Services
Full services are available.
Public Meetings
Public meetings will continue to be held via Webex until further notice.
Parks & Recreation
Use of all public trails is permitted, and the restroom at Charlestown Park is open. Use and/or Rental of Pavilions is not yet permitted.
The playground and basketball court at Charlestown Park are closed until further notice. Practice via our organized sports leagues is permitted with social distancing.
Organized sports activities and rental of pavilions are not permitted in the Green Phase.
Our plan is to carefully and thoughtfully ease into the Green Phase. Those activities still under restriction will be reviewed weekly to determine when they can be opened up to the public.
Outdoor Burning
Burning is only permitted in containers approved by the Fire Marshal
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Phone Us:
(610) 240-0326 Phone
(610) 240-0328 Fax
(610) 240-0328 Fax
Email Us:
Mail Us:
P.O. Box 507
Devault, PA 19432
Devault, PA 19432
Visit Us:
4030 Whitehorse Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355
Malvern, PA 19355
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Closings/
Openings
Closings/
Openings
- The bridge on Pikeland near Hollow was opened at 2:00 pm on May 28. Work is completed and all signs have been removed.
- Road Hazard? Visit the PennDOT District 6 interactive Customer Care Center or call the Chester County Maintenance office at (484) 340-3200.
- Pennsylvania Turnpike Milepost 312-319 – Total Reconstruction and Widening Project website.
The Chester County Planning Commission has released a Web-formatted version of its recently adopted 2019 Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan.
The Chester County Planning Commission has released its June 2018 Phoenixville Region Multimodal Transportation Study.
New for 2019...
Chester County
Local Farm Products Guide
In English and Español
PA Dept of Agriculture
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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