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  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 29
Not available this weekend? Check out another event at Charlestown Park on October 7th – a Caregiver Walk between 10 am – Noon.
A decision on the zoning variance case of W. Herbert Stauffer and Janet L. Stauffer has been posted
September 26
The Agenda for the October 2nd Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 7:00 p.m.
A correction has been made to the Summer 2023 Newsletter. On page 6, the address for Jenkins Park was incorrectly shown as 2027. The correct address is 2127.
September 22
The Official Minutes of the August 16th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
September 21
The Official Minutes of the July 19th Historical & Architectural Review Board Meeting.
September 14
The Agenda for the September 21st Parks & Recreation Board Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 7:00 p.m.
September 13
The Agenda for the September 20th Historical & Architectural Review Board Meeting. This meeting will be held in Conference Room 1 at our new office location at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
The Official Minutes of the August 8th Planning Commission Meeting.
September 12
The Charlestown Road Cleanup event will be Saturday, September 16th at 7:00 am. We need participants 8 or older, dressed for the work. Parking at Charlestown Mill. Contact Dan Walker EAC@walkercci.com for details
The Official Minutes of the August 14th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
September 6
The Agenda for the September 11th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 7:00 p.m.
The Agenda for the September 12th Planning Commission Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 7:00 p.m.
The Environmental Advisory Committee presented a discussion on the effects of Single-Use Plastics at the last Township meeting. The presentation is available on the EAC’s Township wepgage.
The Official Minutes of the August 7th Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
The Official Minutes of the August 11th Board of Supervisors Insurance Renewal Meeting.
August 30
The Agenda for the September 5th Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 7:00 p.m.
August 23
The Official Minutes of the July 20th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
August 17
**Emergency notification**-Today's concert-8/17 Chris Havrilla-Christine had to cancel due to a medical issue-reschedule date-TBD
August 11
The Agenda for the August 16th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 7:00 p.m. Please note change to Wednesday to avoid a conflict with a Summer Concert on Thursday.
August 10
Today’s Summer Concert event with Brian Fitzy at the Park is canceled due to weather. The reschedule date to be decided.
August 9
The Agenda for the August 11th Board of Supervisors’ Insurance Renewal Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 12 noon.
The Agenda for the August 14th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 7:00 p.m.
The Official Minutes of the July 5th Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
The Official Minutes of the June 13th Planning Commission Meeting.
August 4
The Summer Newsletter is now online.
August 3
The Agenda for the August 8th Planning Commission Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 7:00 p.m.
Charlestown Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Reorganization Meeting on Thursday, August 29, 2023 at 7:15 pm.
A Zoning hearing has been scheduled for August 29th, 2023 at 7:30 pm for W. Herbert Stauffer and Janet L. Stauffer.
August 1
The Agenda for the August 7th Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 7:00 p.m.
July 28
The EAC has released its July issue of Nature News.
The Official Minutes of the June 15th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
July 20
The Pennsylvania Turnpike has started the Summer Phase of its Turnpike Reconstruction and Widening Project.
The Official Minutes of the May 17th Historical & Architectural Review Board Meeting.
July 18
There have been a few corrections made to the Summer Concert Poster. If you have downloaded an earlier copy of the flyer and you plan to attend the concerts, please update your copy.
July 17
It’s donut time!. The Kimberton Community Fair celebrates its 94th year. Admission is free with a parking donation that supports the local Kimberton Fire Company. The fair runs July 24th through the 29th.
The Agenda for the July 19th Historical & Architectural Review Board Meeting. This meeting will be held in Conference Room 1 at our new office location at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
July 14
The Agenda for the July 20th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting. This meeting will be held at our new office location at 7:00 p.m.

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Earth Day – 2023

Events

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Charlestown Day

Caregiver Walk 2023

Recycle Alkaline Batteries

Office Move

The Township Office Has Moved

We Need Your Help

Parks & Recreation Board

The Charlestown Township Parks & Recreation Board is seeking volunteers to serve with us. The Board was created to enhance recreational opportunities for all ages. The Parks and Recreation Board is a 7-member board with a 5-year term and 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, 75 acre Brightside Farm Park, the future Jenkins Park on Valley Hill Road, the Pickering Trail between Charlestown Road and Route 29, and other trails and open space throughout the Township.

The Parks and Recreation Board meets to discuss topics related to Township parks and recreation programs and to plan special events throughout the year. See the attached flyer for additional information.

We seek members who have an interest or knowledge in the area of Parks & Recreation. The Board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Building. Please submit a letter of interest to manager@charlestown.pa.us.

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.

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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.

Participitation is governed by Resolution 1031-2023 – Order of Business and Public Participation Policy.
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Regional Items

Cover image of the 2021 Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan

The Chester County Planning Commission has released a web-formatted version of its recently adopted 2021 Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan.

Plan Documents –

The Chester County Planning Commission has released its June 2018 Phoenixville Region Multimodal Transportation Study.

2023 Chester County
Guide to Local Farm Products

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The Transportation Management Association of Chester County has released its Devault Trails Activation Plan final report

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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