Road closure: Mill Creek Road is closed between Orchard Lane and Township Line Road from October 13 to October 23 for culvert replacement. Follow the posted detour via Ridge Road. Details
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Public Works is replacing the failing culvert under Mill Creek Road near Orchard Lane. The road is closed to through traffic, with local access for residents only. School buses and emergency vehicles will use the Ridge Road detour. Questions go to Public Works at (610) 555-0147.
Crews will collect loose leaves in four zones through early December. Rake leaves to the edge of your lawn, not into the street or storm drains. See your zone's collection weeks.
The Board of Supervisors set township-wide trick-or-treat hours at its October 1 meeting. Turn on your porch light if you're welcoming visitors.
The Board will review the draft 2027 General Fund and Sewer Fund budgets at 6:00 PM in the Township Building meeting room. No votes will be taken. Residents are welcome to attend and comment. Read the budget notice.
All meetings are held at the Township Building, 100 Municipal Drive, and are open to the public. Agendas are posted here at least 24 hours before each meeting, as the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act requires. Recordings include captions.
| Date | Meeting | Agenda | Minutes | Recording |
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Hearings, proposed ordinances, bid invitations and meeting changes. Notices required by law are also published in the newspaper of general circulation. Past notices stay in the archive.
Most applications can be completed online. Every downloadable form is an accessible, fillable PDF. If you need a form in another format, call (610) 555-0142.
| Permit or form | When you need it | Fee | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permit (UCC) | New homes, additions, decks, finished basements, roofs with structural work. Reviewed under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. | From $150, by project size | |
| Zoning permit | Sheds, fences, above-ground pools, home occupations and signs. | $50 | |
| Driveway & road occupancy permit | New or widened driveways, or any work in a Township road right-of-way. State roads need a PennDOT permit instead. | $75 | |
| Use & occupancy (resale) certificate | Required before a home or business property changes hands. | $100 | |
| Zoning Hearing Board application | Appeals, variances and special exceptions. | $750 residential | |
| Subdivision & land development | Dividing land or developing a non-residential site. Pre-application meetings are free. | See fee schedule | |
| Founders Park pavilion rental | Reserve the pavilion for parties and gatherings, April through October. | $60 residents | |
| Right-to-Know request | Request public records under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. The Township responds within 5 business days. | Free to file; copies $0.25/page |
Pay by card or bank transfer. Card payments include a processing fee charged by the payment company, not the Township.
Billed quarterly in January, April, July and October. Payment is due the last day of the month after the bill date. Have your account number from the top of your bill.
Pay for an approved permit using the application number in your approval email.
Township and county tax bills are mailed in March and paid to the elected Tax Collector.
Earned income and local services taxes are collected by the county's appointed tax collector, not the Township. Use their site to file and pay.
Crews make two passes through each zone. Have leaves at the curb by 7:00 AM on Monday of your zone's week.
| Zone | Area | First pass | Second pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | North of Township Line Road | Week of Oct 19 | Week of Nov 16 |
| B | Orchard Ridge and Mill Creek | Week of Oct 26 | Week of Nov 23 |
| C | Ridge Road corridor | Week of Nov 2 | Week of Nov 30 |
| D | South of Route 29 and Founders Park | Week of Nov 9 | Week of Dec 7 |
Supervisors are elected township-wide and serve staggered six-year terms. Email reaches staff during business hours; for emergencies, call 911.
Tell Public Works or Code Enforcement about potholes, streetlights, drainage and property concerns. You'll get a request number to follow up. For anything dangerous, such as a downed wire or a tree blocking a road, call 911.