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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

November 28
The Agenda for the December 4th Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
The Official Minutes of the October 19th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
November 16
The Official Minutes of the October 9th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
The Official Minutes of the September 20th Historical & Architectural Review Board Meeting.
November 9
The Township Office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 10th for the Veteran’s Day holiday. Thank you to all who served and those who serve today!
With only one discussion item on the agenda that turns out to need more time for research, the Nov. 14th Planning Commission Meeting has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 12th.
The Agenda for the November 16th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
November 8
The Agenda for the November 13th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
The Agenda for the November 14th Planning Commission Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
The Agenda for the November 15th 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. A site visit will follow.
November 7
The Draft 2024 Budget is now online.
The Official Minutes of the October 2nd Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
The Official Minutes of the October 16th Board of Supervisors’ Budget Work Session.
November 2
The Autumn Newsletter is now online.
November 1
The Agenda for the November 6th Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
October 27
Support our veterans. Show your support by participating in Operation Green Light by displaying a green light in your home November 6-12. Check out our notice on the right to obtain your bulb.
Pickering Dam Trail Day is November 4th at 8 am. Join us in clearing debris from the trail and helping with some needed repairs to the foot bridges. Email manager@charlestown.pa.us to confirm your attendance.
A rare grant funded opportunity is offered by the Stroud Water Research Center to provide and plant native trees along the streams on your property and to care for them for three years at no cost. Contact David Wise at dwise@stroudcenter.org.
October 25
The Official Minutes of the September 20th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
October 24
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced yesterday that construction activities are planned next week on several state highways under a $14.9 million project to improve stormwater management and facilities on more than 90 state highways across the five-county Philadelphia region.

Last week saw activity on Route 29 (Morehall Road) between Atwater Drive and the Pennsylvania Turnpike in East Whiteland and Charlestown Township for utility construction.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:
  • Monday, October 23, through Friday October 27, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a weekday lane closure is scheduled on Hollow Road between Yellow Springs Road and Pikeland Road in Charlestown Township for sawcutting;
  • Monday, October 30, through Friday, November 3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Hollow Road will be closed and detoured between Yellow Springs Road and Pikeland Road in Charlestown Township for sawcutting. Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour route.
October 19
Photos from the Township’s Charlestown Day celebration on September 30th.

Gallery

Charlestown Day – 2023

Photo from Charlestown Day 2023
Allen Underkofler
Photos from the September 30th Charlestown Day celebration taken by Allen Underkofler and George Csete.

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.

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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.

Meeting Agendas

  • Board of Supervisors: December 4
  • Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC): November 13
  • Planning Commission: November 14 – canceled.
    Next meeting is December 12.
  • Historical & Architectural Review Board: November 15
  • Parks & Recreation: November 16

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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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  1. Call 1-800-FIX-ROAD or the District 6 Office at 484-340-3201
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    This easy to use interface will provide you with an email confirmation of your entry and provide you with a tracking number for your complaint.

Not sure which roads are state-maintained? Visit our list of roads.

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

In English and Español

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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