Online Option for County Real Estate Tax Payments Expands
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Adamstown, Earl Township, and New Morgan Borough residents can now pay their county Real Estate Taxes online. More tax districts will follow in the future.
County Commissioners Call for State to End Budget Delays
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The Berks County Board of Commissioners have urged the Pennsylvania Governor and Legislature to fulfill their responsibility to taxpayers by passing a state budget.
At this time, 9-1-1 call delivery throughout the state has returned to normal service. Berks County residents should feel confident to call 9-1-1 if needed.
The public is invited to a patriotic ceremony on Tuesday, July 8, at Noon at the Berks County Liberty Bell on the first floor of the Berks County Services Center.
Berks County Planning Commission Annual Report Available
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The BCPC Annual Report is online and available to review. The report details the 2024 year-long and day-to-day efforts and successes of the Planning Commission.
Stonecliffe Recreation Area in Reading will be closed to the public at least until the end of June while the City of Reading makes sewer infrastructure improvements throughout the park.
Commissioners Christian Leinbach, Michael Rivera, and Dante Santoni, Jr. presented their 2025 priorities during the public Operations Meeting on February 11.
Berks VA Center First in PA to Offer On-Site Mental Health Treatment
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A groundbreaking partnership between Berks County and the federal US VA makes the Berks County Veterans Affairs the first county VA center in Pennsylvania to provide on-site mental health treatment.
The Berks County Commissioners hold open town hall sessions throughout the year and throughout the county to talk to residents and present the work of county government.
Well Done and Thank You to Berks County Election Services
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The Berks County Board of Elections extends its deepest gratitude to the county’s Election Services Department, our exceptional volunteers, and committed poll workers.
Mail-in & Absentee Ballots for Berks County are being printed and mailed as of Oct. 4. Voters who have requested such ballots should begin to receive them the week of Oct. 7.
Commissioners Christian Leinbach, Michael Rivera, and Dante Santoni, Jr. presented their 2024 priorities for Berks County. Click below for more information.
The Berks County Board of Elections has delayed its certification of the 2023 Municipal Election results to include undated and incorrectly dated ballots, due to a recent court ruling.
Antietam Lake Park Deer Management Program to begin Third Year
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Berks County is preparing for the start of the 23-24 Antietam Lake Park Deer Management Program. The archery-only hunting season will begin on Sept. 16 and run through Jan. 27, 2024.
Public Invited to Berks Liberty Bell Ceremony on July 7
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The Board of Commissioners for the County of Berks would like to invite the public to attend a patriotic ceremony celebrating the reading of the Declaration of Independence in Berks County in 1776.
Federal government plans to end its contract with the Berks County Residential Center
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The federal government has notified the County of Berks that, effective
Jan. 31, they will be ending the contract with the Berks County Residential Center.
Notice and instructions for Berks County voters who returned undated or incorrectly dated ballots
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Notice and instructions for Berks County voters who have returned undated or incorrectly dated
mail-in and absentee ballots in light of recent state Supreme Court ruling
Berks County Election Board certifies primary election results per court order
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For Release Wednesday, 8/24/2022
County of Berks – Press Release
Berks County Election Board approves certifying primary election results per court order
Reading, PA
Berks County Correctional Facility project website
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The County of Berks is pleased to announce that the Berks County Correctional Facility project website, bccf.countyofberks.com, is now available for the public.
$450K to PA Americana Region’s local tourism efforts
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The Berks County Commissioners recently allocated $450,000 to support Pennsylvania’s Americana Region, as part of the
IMAGINE Berks economic development plan.
Berks County Commissioners approve $18 million in grants for community projects
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The Berks County Commissioners authorized the approval of up to
$18,080,000 in County-funded grants Thursday to support projects that will have a positive and lasting
impact in the community.
Berks County Officials Conduct School Safety Roundtable
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The Berks County Commissioners, the Berks County District Attorney, and Berks County
Intermediate Unit (BCIU) officials conducted a school safety roundtable.
Office of Election Services to open Saturday for voters seeking to replace outstanding mail-in ballots
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The Berks County Office of Election Services will be open Saturday
morning to create another opportunity for voters who have not yet received their mail-in ballot to
request a replacement ballot.
Election Services working to expedite delivery of outstanding mail-in ballots
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The Berks County Office of Election Services is aware of concerns about
the delivery of some mail-in ballots for the General Primary election on May 17.
Berks broadband initiative launches community survey to evaluate Internet service concerns
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The Berks County Commissioners have undertaken an initiative to review
broadband availability, affordability and overall accessibility and are asking
residents to provide feedback.
Electronic pollbooks to debut at all Berks County polling locations for the May 17 primary
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The Berks County Office of Election Services will be introducing electronic
pollbooks at all polling locations for the General Primary Election on Tuesday, May 17.
The Berks County Area Agency on Aging is proud to introduce the Produce Plus Program,
a new nutrition initiative provided in partnership with Berks Encore and Helping
Harvest.
Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties authorize creation of passenger rail authority
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The County Commissioners in Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties
have authorized the creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to implement passenger rail service.
Berks County Conservation District new permitting authority will help expediate local development
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The County of Berks is pleased to announce that the Berks County
Conservation District will now be able to review and process most of the new construction permitting
throughout the county.
Eligible Senior Citizens Can Qualify for a Free Air-Conditioner
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The
Berks County Area Agency on Aging is proud to announce the opportunity for older
adults who reside in Berks County to receive a free portable air conditioner.
The Berks County Heritage Center’s open fields and skies will be bursting with colorful kites
of all shapes and sizes on Saturday, April 30 for the Wind Wonders Kite Workshop.
New assistance fund offers citizens a chance to help Berks veterans facing financial hardships
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The Berks County Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new
program that gives citizens a chance to say thank you and support local service members who
have fallen on hard times.
Berks Heim to host Career Fair on March 16 for wide range of positions
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Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation invites job seekers to
discover the medical and non-medical career opportunities available at the County-owned
skilled nursing facility.
Upcoming virtual program to provide look into County of Berks ARP process
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The Berks County Commissioners will be hosting an informational
session about the County of Berks’ approach and process for utilizing the County’s American
Rescue Plan funds.
Berks to consider formation of passenger rail authority with Chester and Montgomery counties
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The Berks County Commissioners have taken the next step toward
restoring passenger rail between Reading and Philadelphia in a joint effort with Chester and
Montgomery counties.
Solicitor Christine Sadler honored with Brady Koch award by PCoRP
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The County of Berks is proud to share that Solicitor Christine Sadler has
received the 2021 Brady Koch award from the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania’s PA
Counties Risk Pool.
