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  Charlestown Township!

Our township is about 25 miles west of Philadelphia and very close to Valley Forge National Historical Park. It is rich in the history of Pennsylvania. The township is about 12.515 square miles (8,010 acres) in area.


Latest News

February 19
On Thursday, March 13th 7:00-8:00p.m., Carol Armstrong, Ph.D, will describe current findings on how micro and nano plastics enter our bodies.
The Act 44 Pension Disclosure Form for 2024 is now available online.
February 17
The Township Office will be closed today, February 17th for Presidents Day.
February 13
The Agenda for the February 20th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
The Official Minutes of the January 13th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
February 11
A public zoning hearing has been scheduled for March 5th at 7:15 p.m. to hear Valley Hill Properties’ request of a variance in order to raze the improvements situated upon the subject property and construct thereon a single family dwelling with a porch, deck, garage and driveway with a parking area.
February 7
The Winter Newsletter is now online.
February 5
The Agenda for the February 10th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
February 4
The Official Minutes of the January 6th Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
The Official Minutes of the January 6th Board of Supervisors’ Reorganization Meeting.
February 3
The Planning Commission meeting for February 11th has been canceled.
January 31
The Agenda for the February 3rd Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
January 28
The Township Annual Report is now available for the year 2024.
January 22
The zoning hearing for Valley Hill properties has been postponed – a new date will be determined.
January 21
The Valley Forge Chapter of the Audubon Society and Charlestown Bird Town are sponsoring The Great Backyard Bird Count, begun in 1998 to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. The event will take place at Brightside Farm Park on Monday, February 17th at 8:00 am. Details regarding the event are available on the VF Audubon’s site at: valleyforgeaudubon.org/events/the-great-backyard-bird-count-a-field-trip-to-brightside-farm-park-2/.
January 20
The Township Office will be closed today, January 20th for Martin Luther King Day.
January 16
The Charlestown Township Parks & Recreation Board Meeting scheduled for tonight (Thursday, January 16) is CANCELLED due to the inclement weather. We will move all agenda items to the February meeting.
January 15
The Official Minutes of the December 10th Planning Commission Meeting.
The Official Minutes of the December 9th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
January 14
The Historical Commission and Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) meeting scheduled for tomorrow, January 15th has been canceled.
January 13
A public zoning hearing has been scheduled for January 29th at 7:15 p.m. to hear Valley Hill Properties’ request of a variance in order to raze the improvements situated upon the subject property and construct thereon a single family dwelling with a porch, deck, garage and driveway with a parking area.

Gallery

Aurora Borealis at Brightside

George Csete
The Aurora Borealis viewed at Brightside Farm on October 10.

Charlestown Day – 2024

Photo from Charlestown Day 2024
Allen Underkofler
Photos from the September 28th Charlestown Day celebration taken by Allen Underkofler.

Events

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There are Plastics in our Bodies – Now What?

The WET Trial

Temple University
Well Water Study

Researchers at Temple University are looking for families who drink water from a private well for a paid study. They are interested in keeping children safe from illnesses that can be spread by drinking water from private wells. Families will receive a free whole-home UV water treatment system (value of device + installation = $1,000). Families can participate from home. To be part of this NIH-funded study, families must have a child three years old or younger and live in select Pennsylvania or New Jersey counties.

For more information, visit their website at www.wettrial.org, call them at (215) 204-5124, or email them at wettrial@temple.edu.

Recycle Alkaline Batteries

We Need Your Help

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee works to protect and conserve the natural resources of Charlestown and advises the township. This work needs caring residents who wish to preserve and protect Charlestown's beautiful environment to join a seven-person committee. Please contact: EAC@charlestown.pa.us.

Meeting Agendas

  • Board of Supervisors: February 3
  • Planning Commission: February 11 – canceled.
    Next meeting is March 11.
  • Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC): February 10
  • Historical & Architectural Review Board; September 18
  • Parks & Recreation: February 20

Recent Documents

Bids & RFPs

There are no bids open at this time.

Hearings

A public zoning hearing has been scheduled for March 5th at 7:15 p.m. to hear Valley Hill Properties’ request of a variance in order to raze the improvements situated upon the subject property and construct thereon a single family dwelling with a porch, deck, garage and driveway with a parking area.

Decisions

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Notices

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9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

During inclement weather or emergency events affecting our area, the Township Office follows the Great Valley School District schedule for closings and late openings.
Public Participation Policy
The Township welcomes public participation at regular and special meetings.

Participitation is governed by Resolution 1053-2024 – Order of Business and Public Participation Policy.
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Not sure which roads are state-maintained? Visit our list of roads.

Regional Items

Cover image of the 2021 Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan

The Chester County Planning Commission has released a web-formatted version of its recently adopted 2021 Phoenixville Regional Comprehensive Plan.

Plan Documents –

The Chester County Planning Commission has released its June 2018 Phoenixville Region Multimodal Transportation Study.

2023 Chester County
Guide to Local Farm Products

In English and Español

The Transportation Management Association of Chester County has released its Devault Trails Activation Plan final report

PA Dept of Agriculture

The Spotted Lanternfly is becoming an increasing environmental threat to the area. Learn to identify this pest and destroy its eggs when possible. For more information, visit Penn State Extention on the topic or the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

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