Caernarvon Township

Caernarvon Township is the municipal government serving the Caernarvon Township area of Berks County, Pennsylvania. The township building is located at 3307 Main Street in Morgantown, PA 19543, and the main office line is 610-286-1010. Administrative offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

As a local government office, the township handles the day to day functions that residents and property owners interact with most often: issuing permits, maintaining roads, coordinating police and emergency services, publishing tax rates, and acting as a point of contact for utility, water and sewer questions. The township sits in the Morgantown area of southeastern Berks County, near the Chester and Lancaster county lines, and serves a mix of residential neighborhoods, farmland, small businesses and commercial properties along the Main Street corridor.

Permits and Township Forms

Building permits and related applications are processed at the municipal building during regular office hours. Residents planning construction, additions, accessory structures or other improvements are directed to the township office to obtain the correct application and understand what documentation is required before work begins.

The township also issues and tracks door to door solicitation permits. Permitted solicitors are required to display their badges visibly at all times while working in the township, which gives residents a straightforward way to verify whether someone at their door has been cleared. Trinity Solar is among the companies currently holding a solicitation permit. Residents who encounter solicitors without visible credentials, or who have concerns about solicitation activity, are asked to contact the township office directly so the matter can be addressed.

Police, Fire and Emergency Services

Public safety in Caernarvon Township is provided by several organizations working in coordination. The Caernarvon Township Police Department serves the township and publishes activity reports, alerts and community notices through the Berks County CrimeWatch PA portal, giving residents a consistent place to follow incident information and departmental announcements.

Fire protection is provided by the Twin Valley Fire Department, and ambulance service is provided by Elverson, Honey Brook Area EMS. Both organizations serve the broader Twin Valley region that spans portions of Berks and Chester counties.

The Caernarvon Township Emergency Management Agency handles preparedness planning and emergency coordination for the township. The agency is led by Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Grim, who can be reached by email at EMC@caernarvon.org. The agency distributes free preparedness brochures covering topics such as assembling a disaster supply kit, earthquake safety, winter fire safety and helping children cope with the aftermath of a disaster. These materials are available at the Township Municipal Building and at The Village Library.

During an active emergency, the township asks residents to tune in to Emergency Alert System stations rather than calling the township or emergency services by phone for general information. The designated EAS stations are FM WRFY 102.5 and AM WEEU 830. Keeping phone lines open during an emergency allows dispatchers and responders to handle urgent calls without delay.

Roads and Public Works

The township road crew is responsible for maintaining the local road network, including paving, chip sealing, routine repairs and winter operations. Larger projects, such as work on Mill Road and Swamp Road, involve temporary road closures that are announced in advance so residents and businesses can plan alternate routes. During these projects the township uses flagger controlled traffic where appropriate and makes accommodations so that local residents and businesses retain access to their properties. Notices about upcoming road work are posted through the township so that affected households have time to prepare.

Water, Sewer and On Lot Systems

Public water and sewer service is administered through the Caernarvon Township Authority and the Caernarvon Township Sewer Authority, which can be reached at 610-286-1017. Residents with questions about billing, connections, service interruptions or new service should contact the authorities directly at that number.

Properties served by on lot septic systems fall under the review of the township Sewage Enforcement Officer. That role is filled by Quinn Haller of Technicon Enterprises II, reachable at 610-286-1622. Property owners planning a new system, a repair, a replacement or a property transfer that involves an on lot system will typically need to coordinate with the Sewage Enforcement Officer as part of the permitting process.

Recycling

Caernarvon Township participates in a voluntary drop off recycling program at the BFI Conestoga Landfill Recycling Center on Quarry Road. The center accepts newspapers, magazines, phone books, cardboard, junk mail, aluminum and bi-metal cans, and clear glass. Hours are 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM to 11 AM on Saturday. An information line is available at 610-286-6844 for questions about accepted materials and current hours. Because the program is drop off rather than curbside, residents separate and transport their own recyclables, which keeps the program accessible without adding a mandatory collection cost.

Maps, Taxes and Service Provider Information

The township publishes mapping resources for the use of residents, property owners, contractors and anyone researching parcels or boundaries within Caernarvon Township. Current township tax rates and related tax resources are also published so that property owners can confirm millage figures and find the appropriate contacts for tax questions.

For convenience, the township maintains a reference directory of local utility and service providers. Listed contacts include PP&L for electric service at 1-800-342-5775, Windstream for telephone at 866-445-5880, Service Electric Cablevision at 610-582-5317, Comcast at 800-934-6489 and UGI Utilities for natural gas at 800-276-2722. The township also provides general guidance on trash, sewer and water service providers for the area.

Community Resources

Beyond its direct municipal functions, the township points residents toward community organizations that serve the Morgantown area. These include The Village Library, the Twin Valley School District, the Morgantown Area Business Association and local youth sports organizations. The township also handles animal control matters within its jurisdiction.

Visiting the Township Office

The municipal building at 3307 Main Street in Morgantown is the central point of contact for most township business. Residents are encouraged to call 610-286-1010 during business hours to confirm what documentation is needed before visiting, particularly for permit applications.