Welcome to
  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

November 18
The Agenda for the November 21st Parks & Recreation Board Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
November 13
The Official Minutes of the October 8th Planning Commission Meeting.
November 12
Travel Advisory: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced that the westbound Turnpike (I-76) will close Sunday, November 17 for milling and paving under the Commission’s $214 million project to reconstruct the highway between mileposts 312 and 316 in Chester County.
The Official Minutes of the October 14th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
November 11
The Agenda for the November 12th Planning Commission Meeting has been revised.
November 6
The Agenda for the November 11th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
The Agenda for the November 12th Planning Commission Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
The Draft 2025 Budget is now online.
The Official Minutes of the October 7th Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
The Official Minutes of the October 21st Board of Supervisors’ Budget Work Session.
October 30
The Agenda for the November 4th Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
October 29
The Fall Newsletter is now online.
October 24
After a hiatus of almost a decade, an all-new, redesigned 2025 township calendar is ready and waiting for you. This hanging wall calendar, featuring the beautiful photographs of Charlestown by George Csete, will be for sale ($15) at the Historical Society Booth at the polls on Election Day, November 5. After that, you can stop by the township offices to buy yours. Fair warning: our supply is limited. So we’ll see you when you vote.
October 22
We have an important announcement to share regarding the current dry conditions in our area. In order to prioritize the safety of our community and prevent potential wildfires, a temporary burn ban is being put in place, effective immediately.
October 21
The Official Minutes of the September 19th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting.
October 16
The Official Minutes of the September 9th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting.
October 15
The Agenda for the October 21st Board of Supervisors’ Budget Work Session Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office location at 6:00 p.m.
October 14
You can receive a free whole-home UV water treatment device if you qualify for a Temple University-sponsored water analysis program that studies shildren’s health. For details, see the display on this page or visit www.wettrial.org.
October 11
The Agenda for the October 17th Parks & Recreation Board Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
Tomorrow: Caregivers Walk & Celebration - Charlestown Park, Saturday October 12th 10 am – 1 pm.
October 9
The Agenda for the October 14th Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting. This meeting will be held at our office at 7:00 p.m.
The Official Minutes of the September 10th Planning Commission Meeting.
October 8
The Official Minutes of the September 9th Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
October 7
The Charlestown Township Environmental Advisory Committee is asking for your help! Please join us October 19th, starting at 7:00 AM for our Charlestown Road Cleanup event.
On Wednesday, October 23 rd 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Carol Armstrong of our EAC will present “There’s Plastic in Our Blood… Now What?” at SHIFT, 252 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA 19085. You can reserve a space by registering online at mainlineshift.com/event/theres-plastic-in-our-blood-now-what/.

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.

Burning Ban

TOWNSHIP
BURNING BAN

A temporary burn ban is being put in place, effective immediately. A follow up announcement will be made once conditions improve. During this burn ban, all outdoor burning activities, including campfires, bonfires, fire pits, and agricultural burning, are strictly prohibited. We understand that this burn ban may inconvenience some of our plans, but our top priority is the safety of our community.

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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.

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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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Malvern, PA 19355
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  1. Call 1-800-FIX-ROAD or the District 6 Office at 484-340-3201
  2. Go to this link to submit a Roadway Concern: customercare.penndot.gov/

    This easy to use interface will provide you with an email confirmation of your entry and provide you with a tracking number for your complaint.

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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