PROHIBITION ON OUTDOOR BURNING NOW IN EFFECT
PROHIBITION ON OUTDOOR BURNING NOW IN EFFECT
The Antietam Valley Community Partnership (AVCP) was founded to improve the quality of life in the Antietam Valley, which includes the Borough of Mount Penn and Saint Lawrence, the Township of Lower Alsace, and the immediately surrounding area.
website: antietamvalley.org
1,000,000 gallons of fun!
Antietam Pool is the home of the LARGEST POOL IN BERKS COUNTY, one of three pools on the grounds! In addition to the historic Main Pool, Antietam has an Olympic Lap Pool and a Baby Pool with a Mushroom Fountain.
The expansive grounds contain an exceptional concession stand, a basketball/volleyball court, a large pavilion available for rental, two shuffleboard courts and a game room with Ping Pong and other games. Antietam Pool features newly-painted locker room and rest room facilities, and a separate family bathroom for the little ones. Antietam Pool employs seasonal managerial and maintenance staff, in addition to approximately 40 lifeguards.
Many volunteers from the community have donated their time to improve the facility, including a cadre of professional painters, an annual service project by the Antietam Junior Class, and Alvernia University through the Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement
website: antietampool.org
AVRCC rents out the recreation center located in the 900 block of Byram Street for events such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, first Holy Communion parties, baptisms, and graduation parties. The Rec Center is a free standing one-floor brick building equipped with a kitchen, bathrooms and large open gathering area. They offer a full kitchen, dance floor and chairs/tables to seat 100. We now have heat, so the Rec Center is available year round for your event!
See AVRCC Website for details: antietampool.org/center-rental
address: 1125 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 115, Wyomissing, PA 19610
phone: 610-372-8439 | toll free: 855-372-8439 | website: berkseit.com
address: 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601 | website: co.berks.pa.us
Lower Alsace Ambulance Association (LAAA) is the Lower Alsace Township and surrounding area’s emergency 911 ambulance provider. LAAA services the residents and guests of the township 24/7 with advanced, intermediate and basic life support ambulance services, in addition to standbys and PR events that occur within its borders. LAAA responds to approximately 2000 emergencies annually with a mix of paid and volunteer EMT’s and Paramedics. LAAA’s principal funding sources include insurance reimbursements, ambulance memberships, municipal taxpayer support, and various federal, state, and local grant programs. LAAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
address: 50 N. 25th Street, Reading, PA 19606 | website: laems555.org
address: 10 Fairlane Road, Reading, PA 19606 | phone: 610-779-5137
This volunteer group has organized to restore, maintain, educate and preserve the Pagoda, Fire Tower Skyline area.
phone: 610-375-6389 | website: pagodaskyline.org
Staffed with approximately 38 volunteer firemen, the company has 4 trucks and is able to serve the community on monies it receives from donations from residents, fund raisers and an annual contribution from the Township.
The mission of the Mt. Penn Fire Company is to protect the lives and property of the people of Mt Penn from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing Rescue services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a 100% Volunteer work environment that values health, wellness and cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination.
Contact them at: 610-779-4200 if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.
Website: http://www.mtpennfire.com/
For more information please contact:
Captain Richard Lombardo Jr. 610-779-6723 or RLombardo2@MtPennFire.com
Captain David Okonski 610-779-6723 or DOkonski@MtPennFire.com
PA Senator Judith L. Schwank – 11th Senatorial District
210 George Street, Suite 201, Reading, PA 19605
phone: 610-929-2151
PA Representative Mark Rozzi – 126th District
4933 Kutztown Road. Temple, PA 19560
phone: 610-921-8921
phone: 610-929-0766 | website: dot.state.pa.us
CENTRAL BERKS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Resident Info: DIAL 911 FOR Emergencies
The Police Department is located at: 2147 Perkiomen Avenue, Mount Penn, PA 19606
Non-emergency phone: 610-655-4911
website: centralberks.org | facebook: facebook.com/pages/Central-Berks-Regional-Police/133632243321013
About Central Berks: The Central Berks Regional Police Department includes 21 sworn law enforcement officers and one civilian Administrative Assistant that provides 24/7 police coverage to the residents of Borough of Mount Penn, Lower Alsace Township, Saint Lawrence Borough, and Oley Township. Collectively, we serve a population of over 13,000 residents across a 30 square mile region of Berks County. Our patrol officers are assigned to four squads. Each squad works 12-hour shifts. Our patrol division’s primary duty is to respond to calls for service along with traffic enforcement but some of our officers are also involved in various community policing programs.
The Central Berks Regional Police Department also has a criminal investigation division which consists of one Detective Sergeant, one Narcotics Investigator, and one Criminal Detective. The Detective Sergeant and Criminal Detective handle all criminal cases that require further investigation beyond an initial report taken by the patrol division. Examples of cases handled by the criminal investigation division are: homicides, assaults, sexual offenses, burglaries, robberies, credit card frauds, identity theft, etc. The Narcotics Investigator handles all drug-related cases. The Central Berks Regional Police Department also has an Accident Reconstruction Unit and Bike Patrol Unit.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Central Berks Regional Police Department is to work in true partnership with our fellow citizens of the Borough of Mount Penn, Lower Alsace Township, Saint Lawrence Borough, Oley Township, and the Police Zone of Alsace Township. We strive to enhance the quality of life through law enforcement and reduce the fear and incidence of crime. In accomplishing these goals, service will be our commitment; honor and integrity our mandate.
Additional Services:
Central Berks does not accept credit/debit cards, therefore any service requiring a payment is payable by cash, check, or money order.
Central Berks is on CRIMEWATCH and citizens are urged to download the CRIMEWATCH app on their smartphone or tablet, search for Central Berks PD, and follow them.
CRIME ALERT BERKS COUNTY
Crime Alert Berks County is an organization of interested citizens, businesses, service organizations, corporations and social clubs, which formed to help our police departments in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to obtain credible leads that will result in arrests of criminals and solving crimes.
toll-free phone: 1-877-373-9913 | website: alertberks.org
ANTIETAM VALLEY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (SEWER)
The Antietam Valley Municipal Authority (AVMA) provides sewer service to residents of Mount Penn, Lower Alsace, and portions of Exeter and St. Lawrence.
address: 502 Butter Lane, Reading, PA 19606
phone: 610-779-0150 (484-333-1436 or 484-333-1435 24-hour emergencies) | website: antietamauthority.org
MOUNT PENN BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
The Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority (MPBMA) services the Borough of Mount Penn with water and water treatment.
address: 200 N. 25th Street, Reading, PA 19606 | phone: 610-779-4900 | website: mtpennwater.com
PA ONE CALL
The PA ONE CALL purpose is to prevent damage to underground facilities. To promote safety, we provide an efficient and effective communications network among project owners, designers, excavators, and facility owners. Call before you dig!
The Borough of Mount Penn does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Complaints or requests for modification/accommodation to access a program, service or activity may be directed to borough council at 200 North 25th Street, Reading, PA.
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