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| We Are Now Offering Crash Reports Online! |
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| Word of the Week: CAVITATE |
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Board of Commissioners
3/16/2021 - Regular Meeting 7 p.m.
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Zoning Hearing Board
3/23/2021 - 6 p.m. if needed
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Planning Commission
3/1/2021 - 6:00 P.M. canceled
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Park and Rec. Board
to be determined
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Municipal Authority
4/8/2021 - 8:30 A.M.
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Answering Service for
After Hours Sewer Problems
(610) 607-1815
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COUNTY/TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE TAX BILLS
Cumru Township contracts with the County of Berks to print and send out the real estate tax bills. Those bills include two fees, refuse and SMP, which are applicable to some properties but not others. SMP refers to the Sewage Management Program for on lot sewage (septic) systems.
The 2021 tax bills were printed with a change in the designation of “SMP” to “sewer.” For those properties with an on lot sewage system, the “sewer” (SMP) fee line should have an amount of $65.00. For those properties connected to the sanitary sewer system or which are undeveloped, the “sewer” (SMP) fee line should have an amount of $0.00.
Sanitary sewer system customers will continue to be billed via the quarterly post card style bills.
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WINTER ADVISORIES
FOR THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN, DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO PLAY IN THE PILES OF SNOW IN ROAD RIGHTS OF WAY!
MAILBOXES
Cumru Township recognizes that the Post Office has certain requirements regarding the location and installation of mailboxes for those who elect roadside delivery. However, the Township does not assume responsibility for roadside mailboxes damaged or knocked down by snow plowing, because roadside mailboxes constitute encroachments within the legal highway right-of-way. The right-of-way is the area, adjacent to the road, afforded to the Township to move the snow off of the cartway in order to provide passage for emergency services to your area.
The goal of winter road maintenance operations is to maintain safe and passable roads. Often, keeping roads open means plowing snow and/or ice to the edge of roads, within the right-of-way. Since the mailbox is also placed within the legal right-of-way, and becomes an obstruction in the right-of-way, roadside mailbox maintenance becomes the responsibility of the homeowner.
POSTAL SERVICE MAILBOX STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION
PENNDOT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAILBOXES
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DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 3/19/2021 AT 4:00 P.M.!
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SEWER PAYMENT UPDATE
NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE IN-PERSON WINDOW
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
DUE TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY
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
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For more information regarding COVID-19
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Cumru Township Police Dept. Facebook Page
The Cumru Township PD Facebook Page is available here.
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Everyone is downstream of someone!
Learn more about storm water at this link.
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Berks Alert
Get local alerts about emergencies, severe weather, and road closures on your cell or email ( www.berks.alertpa.org ).
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CUMRU TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
Volunteer for your community! See the Fire Department tab for more information.
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