Township of Cumru, Berks County, Pennsylvania

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UPCOMING MEETINGS


Board of Commissioners 
3/21/2023 - 7:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
AGENDA

Zoning Hearing Board

November 16 hearing on
application 794 continued 
to 3/13/2023 at 6:00 P.M.
Location: Gov Mifflin
Intermediate School
cafeteria, 600 Governor Dr.
NOTICE
AGENDA

Planning Commission 
3/6/2023 - canceled

Municipal Authority
4/13/2023 - 8:30 A.M.

FEATURED SERVICES


 Answering Service for
 After Hours Sewer Problems
 (610) 607-1815

  Meeting Minutes

Contact List

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Ordinances


Open Records Policy

Open Records Request


2023 GENERAL FUND  BUDGET

2023 FIRE FUND BUDGET

2023 REFUSE FUND BUDGET

2023 SMP FUND BUDGET

2023 AMBULANCE FUND BUDGET

2023 LIQUID FUELS FUND BUDGET

2023 DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET

2023 SEWER FUND BUDGET


NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR

MOWING/TRIMMING OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for mowing and trimming of certain Cumru Township owned properties will be received by the Township at 1775 Welsh Road, Mohnton, PA 19540. until 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  They will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:30 A.M. prevailing time on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 1775 Welsh Road, Mohnton, PA, in the lower level meeting room.

Bids will only be received via delivery or mail; no fax or email bids will be accepted.  All documents and solicitation details are available to be printed out here PART 1 and PART 2, or may be picked up at no cost at 1775 Welsh Road, Mohnton, PA 19540 from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM (closed for lunch 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM).  Documents will be available on or after March 21, 2023.

A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and Tour is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 8:00 AM.  The mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and Tour will begin at the Cumru Township office building, lower level meeting room, located at 1775 Welsh Road, Mohnton, PA 19540.

A Certified Check or Bid Bond drawn to the order of the Township of Cumru in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid must be submitted with the proposal as bid security.

The Township of Cumru hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all bidders, to refuse any or all bids submitted; and also reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received, but any contract awarded will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

Except as otherwise provided by law, no Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60 consecutive calendar days after the actual date of opening.

 Jeanne E. Johnston, Township Manager


CIVIL SERVICE TESTING

POLICE OFFICER

Applications are being accepted for the position of Police Officer for the Township of Cumru, Berks County, PA.  Applications are available at the Cumru Township Municipal Building, 1775 Welsh Road, Mohnton, PA  19540, telephone 610-777-9595 or AT THIS LINK.

Applicants must submit an application to the Cumru Township Police Department and pay the non-refundable, $35.00 application fee by cash, check or money order, no later than Friday, May 05, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., to be considered for further processing.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have at least a high school diploma, at the time of application submission.  In addition to successfully passing the written and oral examinations, any appointment to the position of Probationary Police Officer shall be conditioned upon the candidate successfully completing a psychological examination, polygraph or Voice Stress Analysis examination, physical fitness/agility test, background investigation, drug/alcohol screening, medical examination, successful acceptance into PA Police Officer Training Academy/Act 120 (if not already certified) and any other conditions named by the Township of Cumru and MPOETC. 

The starting base salary for Probationary Officers for 2023 is $70,275.90 and 1st Class Patrol Officer is $104,112.44.

The written examination will be held on May 06, 2023, at the Berks County Fire Training Center, GPS address: 895 Morgantown Rd, Reading, PA 19607. 

Due to an expected high level of response to the testing announcement, there is a possibility that two testing sessions will be held on 05/06/2023.  The first session will be held on 05/06/2023 at 8:30 a.m., prevailing time.  When the application packet is turned in at the Township office building, 1775 Welsh Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540, each applicant will be notified of the time s/he will be taking the employment test. 

Applicants should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the test time and photo identification will be required.  No one will be permitted to enter the testing facility after the test time.  Directions to the testing facility are available by calling 610-777-9595.

The Township of Cumru is a Civil Service and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Jeanne E. Johnston, Cumru Township Manager


2023 REFUSE AND RECYCLING CALENDAR
CLICK HERE
NOTE: NEW HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR 2023.
PLEASE CHECK THE COLOR-CODED BLOCKS FOR YOUR LOCATION.

CUMRU TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR INFORMATION
JANUARY - JUNE 2023
CLICK HERE

LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CAN ALSO ASSIST WITH SEWER BILLS
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

CUMRU TOWNSHIP IS PART OF THE
GREATER READING KEYSTONE COMMUNITIES ENTERPRISE ZONE
LEARN MORE AT THE LINKS BELOW!
APPROVAL
OVERVIEW
CUMRU TWP MAP

SEWER PAYMENT UPDATE

THE WEBSITE "DOXO.COM" IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH CUMRU TOWNSHIP, NOR DOES THE TOWNSHIP ACCEPT ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS THROUGH THE DOXO.COM PORTAL.

PLEASE USE THE LOBBY DROP BOX FOR CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS
DURING OFFICE HOURS
 
Checks or money orders may be mailed at any time. 

Do not put cash in the drop box.

Cumru Township is now accepting sewer payments by credit card over the phone.  Please note:
* Sewer payments only.
* Visa and Mastercard only (no debit cards).
* Fees will apply.
* Call 610-777-1343, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Christmas Eve/Day and New Year's Eve/Day


EPA Encourages Americans to ONLY Flush Toilet Paper

Cumru Township Police Dept. Facebook Page
The Cumru Township PD Facebook Page is available here.

Everyone is downstream of someone!
Learn more about storm water at this link.

Homeowner Tips for Improving Water Quality
Berks Alert
Get local alerts about emergencies, severe weather, and road closures on your cell or email ( www.berks.alertpa.org ).

CUMRU TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
Volunteer for your community!  See the Fire Department tab for more information.

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Township of Cumru
1775 Welsh Rd Mohnton PA 19540 
(610) 777-1343
 
Hours of Operation: 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm Monday-Friday
(closed for lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm)
*The Township Administrative Offices will be closed for the following Holidays(if they fall on a week day):
New Year’s Day, President’s Day, the Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day,
Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, the day before Christmas, Christmas Day, the day of New Year’s Eve     


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