Over the past few years, the discussion of a Municipal Merger with Lower Alsace Township has come up more than once. The high water mark of these discussions occurred in 2014 when a merger referendum was placed on the ballot. In November 2023, Lower Alsace Township and Mt. Penn Borough adopted resolutions to enter discussions of a municipal merger.
Included below are several documents from the last merger that could be helpful to residents understanding the history of the issues, as well as current documents that are being reviewed in the current discussions.
Resolution Opening a Merger for Consideration (2023) (pdf)
DownloadProposed Municipal Charter, September 2014 (pdf)
DownloadFinal Merger Presentation, July 2014 (pdf)
DownloadPA Economy League Presentation, September 2012 (pdf)
DownloadTeam Pennsylvania Report on Mergers and Consolidations, 2009 (pdf)
DownloadThe 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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