ADMINISTRATION

office

The Township Building, located at 1200 Carsonia Avenue, is open to the public from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays)

We can be reached at 610-779-6400 (phone), 610-370-0797 (fax), or click here to complete an online email form.

The office staff includes:

Elaine Bildstein, Manager/Secretary/Treasurer, and
Corrine Crupi, Assistant Secretary

Township SUPERVISORS

Thomas Orth
James Oswald
John Theodossiou

Click here for a complete Township directory.

street department

ROAD CREW

• Rick Wisniewski
• Richard Bitting
• Rick Gerhart, Jr.

LEAF COLLECTION

Leaf picking starts in late September or early October. Residents are reminded to remove vehicles from the streets during their scheduled pick up times, as this will make the job of removing leaves easier. Weather permitting, the scheduled days are as follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - Pennside
• Thursday - Stony Creek
• Friday - Friedensburg Road & Carsonia Avenue

SNOW REMOVAL

Snow Emergency information will be posted as an announcement on the home page of this web site, and also on WEEU (830 am), WRFY (102.5 fm), and TV 69 News (channel 9)

If you are on an emergency route, your vehicle must be removed from the street.

STORM DRAINS

Your community is preventing storm water pollution through a storm water management program. This program addresses storm water pollution from construction, new development, illegal dumping into the storm sewer system, and pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices in municipal operations.

Chemicals used to grow and maintain beautiful lawns and gardens, if not used properly, can run off into the storm drains when it rains or when watering lawns.

Pet waste on the ground gets carried away by storm water, contributing harmful bacteria, parasites and viruses to others.

Vehicle drip fluids (Oil, grease, gasoline, antifreeze, brake fluids, etc.) onto paved areas where storm water runoff carries them through our storm drains.

STREET SWEEPING

Street sweeping is done after the winter months and any time there is storm damage requiring cleanup. Residents are advised to move their cars when signs are posted for this purpose.

CURBS & SIDEWALKS

Residents are responsible to keep their curbs and sidewalks in good condition. Inspections are made and letters sent every 2-3 years when repairs are deemed necessary.

TREES

Residents are responsible for maintaining their trees. Letters are sent to resident for trees that need to be cut or trimmed.

AFFILIATED SERVICES & RESOURCES

Central Berks Police Department
Lower Alsace Township and Mount Penn Borough contract with Central Berks Regional Police for 24/7 coverage. The department consists of a chief, 2 sergeants, 9 full-time and 2 part-time officers and and administrative assistant.
2147 Perkiomen Avenue - 610-779-1100, 911 - Emergencies

District Justice Phyllis Kowalski
10 Fairlane Road, Reading, PA 19606 - 610-779-5137

Lower Alsace Ambulance
Located in the old Lower Alsace Township building at 750 N. 25th Street, the Ambulance Association is staffed 24/7 by volunteers. The association is funded by subscription membership and a third party billing system.

Lower Alsace Fire Company
Staffed with approximately 75 volunteer firemen, the company has 4 trucks and is able to serve the community on monies it receives from donations from residents, fund raisers and an annual contribution from the Township. Contact them at 610-779-4200.

Antietam School District
100 Antietam Road, Reading, Pa. 19606, 610-779-0554

Antietam Valley Municipal Authority
The Antietam Valley Municipal Authority (AVMA) provides sewer service to residents of Lower Alsace, Mount Penn, portions of Exeter and St. Lawrence.
502 Butter Lane
610-779-0150 (484-333-1436 or 484-333-1435 24-hour emergencies)

Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority
The Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority (MPBMA) services Lower Alsace with water and water treatment.
200 N. 25th Street, Mount Penn - 610-779-4900

Animal Rescue League
610-373-8830

PennDot
with questions call: 610-929-0766

PA One Call
1-800-242-1776

Pagoda-Skyline, Inc.
This volunteer group has organized to restore, maintain, educate and preserve the Pagoda, Fire Tower Skyline area. For information, call 610-375-6389.