Chester County, Pennsylvania
Township Newsletter
Township Newsletter
Winter 2025
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Welcome to Our New Supervisor
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
The EAC Adopts Charlestown Road
Yard Waste Disposal Drop-Off Site
Useful Contacts for your Reference
Tax Information for 2025
Earned Income Tax Return Due April 15th
Introducing MyRec for Reserving Pavilions at Charlestown Park
How Your Township Communicates with You
Preliminary Master Plan for Swiss Pines
Dog Licensing in PA
Another Tip to Keep your Pets Safe
How Do I Dispose of ______ ?
2024 Annual Report Available Now
2025 Household Hazardous Waste Events
Charlestown Township Meeting Schedule 2025
Fall 2024
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Charlestown Day
Pickering Dam Trail Cleanup
Aurora Borealis
Snow Reminders
Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights
Locavore Lifestyle: Benefits of Eating Local
The PennDOT District 6 Website
The Charlestown Calendar Is Back!
Summer 2024
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Charlestown Day – September 28
Pennsylvania Native Species Day
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Annual Native Species Art Contest
Can We Stop Wasting Good Food?
Kestrel Banding at Brightside Farm Park
Wanted! Older photos of Swiss Pines
Nest Box Update
Master Plan Work Underway for Swiss Pines
Spring 2024
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Welcome to Our New Supervisor
Free Concert – June 20th
Annual Spring Park, Trail & Roadside Cleanup
Historical Commission Seeking Old Photos of Swiss Pines
Pickering Dam Trail Cleanup
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Managing Stormwater Together
Nest Box Hosting
Your Best Sources of Township News
Birds at Brightside Farm Park
Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)
Winter 2024
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Township Acquires Swiss Pines
Township Looking to Fill Vacant Supervisor Seat
New Bird Nest Boxes
Save These Dates — Parks & Recreation Events
Let’s Resolve to Be Trash Smart
Private Well Water
PennDOT to Begin Construction on Merlin Road Bridge Replacement
Useful Contacts for your Reference
Finding New Ways to Restore the Environment
Tax Information for 2024
Earned Income Tax Return Due April 17th
2023 Annual Report Available Now
Invitation to Charlestown Residents to Serve on the VFSA Board
2024 Household Hazardous Waste Events
Charlestown Township Meeting Schedule 2024
Fall 2023
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Keystone Collections to Collect Taxes Beginning 2024
Introducing Mark Koenig
Charlestown Road Clean up Sept. 16
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Sign up for Smart911
Board of Supervisors Accept Morris Award
Whitetail Deer – ‘tis the season
Highlights from Supervisors Public Meetings in 2023
Source for Ecologic and Environmental Programs
Pickering Dam Clean Up Event
Summer 2023
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Township to Acquire Swiss Pines
Charlestown Day – September 30
Charlestown EAC Adopts a Highway
How to Fix your FOMO
Summer Concert Series
Native Plant Offer
Update on Grants
Repair of the Pickering Trail Footbridge
American Rescue Plan (Covid) Funding
Signal Upgrade at Route 401 & Valley Hill Rd
Sidewalk Improvements at Route 29 & Yellow Springs Rd
Signal Upgrade at Phoenixville Pike & Yellow Springs Rd
Awaiting Word on a Grant Application for Jenkins Park on Valley Hill Rd
Stay Safe When a Thunderstorm Threatens
Recycle Your Batteries!
Spring 2023
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Looking Forward to Fair Weather Fun
Free Concert
Charlestown Day – Sept. 30th
Summer Concert Series
2023 Chester County Household Hazardous Waste Events
The Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Parks & Recreation Board Seeks New Members
Community Warehouse Project of Chester County
Addressing for Emergencies
PA Native Species Day
Turnpike Widening Project
Birdtown Pennsylvania
Paper Is A Lovable Recyclable
2023 Earth Day Clean Up in Pictures
Creating a Grassland Bird Sanctuary at Brightside Farm Park
Road Improvement Updates
Memorial Day Commemorative Service
Winter 2023
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Welcome to our New Township Offices
Parks & Recreation Updates
Take-Aways from November Wildlife Talk
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Annual Earth Day Event
2022 Annual Report Available Now
Your Residential Home Improvement Project
Key Fire Safety Tips
Salt Pollution
Tax Information for 2023
Earned Income Tax Return Due April 18
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Help Birds in Your Backyard—Put in Nest Boxes
Township Meeting Schedule 2023
Fall 2022
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New Township Office Fit-Out Nearing Completion
All Things Water in Charlestown Township
Charlestown Day 2022
Highlights from Board of Supervisors Public Meetings in 2022
Sign up for Smart911
Tree I.D. - What’s that Tree?
The Waters Of Charlestown: What is a Headwater?
Winter’s Not Far Behind – Suggestions for Preparing for the Next Season
Summer 2022
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Welcome to our New Township Manage
Charlestown Day 2022
Join the Historic Commission/Historical Architectural Review Board
Successful Summer Concert Series
Bird Town Pennsylvania
Do You Have a Private Well?
Fear of Missing Out
Meeting Date Changed
Ester Estes Commemorated for Year of Service
New Eagle Scout Project
Update on our Relocation this Fall
Devault Trail Activation Plan
Kestrels at Brightside Farm Park
Diary of a Bat
Report Issues on State Roads
Spring 2022
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Free Summer Concerts!
National Pollinator Week: June 20-26
What is a “Native Tree”?
Wildflower Walk on the Pickering Trail
Yoga Walk Poster
Summer Concerts Poster
Household Hazardous Waste Events
17
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Annual Earth Day Clean Up
Weed Warrior Program
Unwelcome Plastics in our Environment
Historical Society Presentation: Many Nations – Chester County
Bird Walk at Brightside
Winter 2022
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Open Space Reaches 40%
License Your Dog in PA
What Kind of Bird Was That?
Visit our Website’s Useful Links
EAC Seeks New Members
2021 Annual Report Available
Earth Day Event Scheduled for April 9th
Tax Information for 2022
Earned Income Tax Return Due April 15
Update on the Riparian Buffer Project
Join the Charlestown Weed Warriors!
Useful Contacts for your Reference
Tax Rebate Available to Volunteers
Short-Term Lodging in Charlestown
Township Meeting Schedule 2022
Fall 2021
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Township Office Relocating in 2022
Charlestown Day
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
Vacant Planning Commissioner Seat
Energy Efficiency to Reduce Climate Change
August Walk at Brightside
Township Info Emailed to your Inbox
Seeking Member for Zoning Hearing Board
Long Time Volunteers Honored
Meet Your Trees! The Red Mulberry
Summer 2021
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Charlestown Day Returns!
We Preserved it … and They Came
Open Space Program
How are the Signs on Your Street?
Household Hazardous Waste Events
Free Electronic Waste Drop-Off
Verizon Cable Franchise Renewal
Devault Trail Open House Held June 15
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Earth Day Raffle Winners
Surprise Visitor
Butterfly Walk
Deerfield Community Pasture Spring Protection Project
How & Why to Create a Buffet for our Pollinators
Spring 2021
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Devault Trail Update
Walking the Brightside Trail
Interested in Ecology & Environmental Issues?
In Remembrance of former Supervisor Paul J. Hogan
Planning Your Plantings for Pollinators
Wear Bright Colors: Walking or Biking!
Spotted Lanternfly Control – What to Do This Spring
Parks & Recreation – Seeking Activity Committee Members
Our 16
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Earth Day Event Held on April 10
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Tentative – Charlestown Day Coming this Fall at Charlestown Park
Road Updates
2021 Chester County Household Hazardous Waste Events
COVID Updates
Parks and Trails Are Open
Your Official Source of Township Information
Additional Acres Added to Charlestown’s Conserved Lands
Planning & Zoning Update
Introducing Beth Martin
Voter Services – Primary Election is May 18, 2021
Winter 2021
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New Beginnings for 2021
Wildflower Walk on the Pickering Trail
Proper Use of Portable Generators During Power Outages
Light Pollution: A Cricket’s Perspective
Charlestown Townwatch Donation
Enjoy our Trails – and Help Reduce Litter
Charlestown Township Ranked #30 In Best Small Towns
Visit our Website’s Useful Links
Tax Information for 2021
Earned Income Tax Return Due April 15
Charlestown Township Directory 2021
Snow Reminders
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
Useful Contacts for your Reference
Update on the Devault Trail
Charlestown Township Meeting Schedule 2021
Fall 2020
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2020 Charlestown Green Business Award
Two Conservation Easements donated by Residents
We are looking for people to join the Charlestown EAC
Experience the Natural Beauty of Brightside Farm Park
Remembering Inspector Anthony Merklinger
Safety Reminders
Fall Trails Report
E-trash
Traditional Neighborhood Development in Devault
Ways to Control Stormwater on Your Property
Riparian Buffer along the Headwater of Pigeon Run
Recycle Household Items at the Community Eco Store, Phoenixville
Great Valley Nature Center Progress
Introducing Keystone Municipal Services
Join our Township Meetings Via Cisco Webex
Please Support Your Fire Departments
Preparing for the Winter Season
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
Summer 2020
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Volunteers make Everything Awesome!
Charlestown’s First Ever! Drive-in Movie Night
Attend our Public Meetings Virtually thru Cisco Webex
Pollinator Gardens
Household Waste Events
Anonymous Donors – Riparian Buffer at Brightside Farm Park
Chester County Voter Services – Prepare for the November 3rd General Election
Butterfly Walk at Brightside Saturday August 29th
Census Deadline Extends to Oct. 31st
Spring 2020
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Charlestown Township Meetings via Cisco Webex
EAC Education Series
Reminder: License Your Dog
Charlestown’s Efforts During the Pandemic
Update on the Charlestown Historic Resource Inventory Project
Community Presentation on Plastics
Trout Fishing in Charlestown
2020 Trail Walks
Our Emergency Responders Need Your Support
Looking for Spotted Lanternfly
Tentative – Charlestown Day Saturday, September 26, 2020
Voter Services –Primary Election is June 2, 2020
Outdoor Burning Ban Notice
Septic System Enforcement Begins July 1st
Winter 2020
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New Tree Planting at Brightside Farm
Become a Poll Worker for Election Day!
Poll Worker Positions
Tax Information for 2020
Earned Income Tax Return Due April 15
Looking Forward to Spring?
Join us Sunday, April 26th for These Special Events –
Visit the Charlestown Mill, 12:30 to 2:00
Wildflower Walk Along the Pickering, 1:30
Our 15th ANNUAL EARTH DAY EVENT
Charlestown Township Directory 2020
2020 Chester County Household Hazardous Waste Events
Snow Reminders
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
Remember: We Drink with the Fishes
Organic Community Gardening at Brightside Farm Park
Charlestown Township Meeting Schedule 2020
Fall 2019
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Riparian Buffer Restoration Project at Brightside Farm Park
Fast Facts about the Census
Visiting the Walking Trail at Brightside Farm Park
Spotted Lanternflies
What to Do in the Fall & Winter
Watch out for Deer!
Plastics in Our Bodies!
Charlestown Day in Pictures – September 14th
Beauty and Beast
Charlestown Art Show October 13th
Winter’s Not Far Behind – Suggestions for Preparing for the Next Season
Summer 2019
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Charlestown Day: September 14, 2019
Open Space: Is it Worth Preserving?
The Permit Inspection Process
Charlestown’s new Green Business Award
Official names for streams originating in Charlestown Township
Kimberton Fair
A force for good to preserve and improve our Charlestown Lifestyle
Charlestown Historical Society’s Summer Concerts at the Rapp House
Charlestown Heritage Art Show
Next in the Environmental Advisory Committee’s Ongoing Education Series
How to Become a Volunteer at Your Local Fire Station
Attention Charlestown Visual Artists
Reminders
Works of Deceased Charlestown Artists Needed
Spring 2019
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Great Valley Nature Center Update
Township Meeting Location Moved
CommUNITY Yoga
Three Upcoming Events
May 27th: Memorial Day Commemorative Service
June 20th: Free Concert at the Wisner-Rapp House
Sat. Aug. 24th: Butterfly Walk at Brightside Farm Park
Spring Earth Day Event
A Discourse on Litter
Rabies Prevention
Environmental Educational Series
Devault Quarry
Preserved Open Space
Septic System Spring Cleaning
Winter 2019
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Open Space & Development
Volunteer Guides Wanted for Charlestown Mill
Tax Information for 2019
Earned Income Tax Return Due April 15
Wildflower Walk on the Pickering, April 28, 1:00
14th ANNUAL EARTH DAY EVENT
Save Our Streams from Road Salt
Open Space Preservation Update
2019 Household Hazardous Waste Events
Snow Reminders
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
Charlestown Township Directory 2019
2019 Meeting Schedule
Organic Community Gardening at Brightside Farm Park
Join us to Preserve our Charlestown Lifestyle
Fall 2018
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Permanently Preserved – Hailand Farm
Grand Opening of Centuries Old Charlestown Mill
Letter to Owners of Historic Properties
Trail News from Sue Staas
Seeking Names for the Great Valley High School War Memorial
Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 6th
Our Annual Snow Reminders
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
Charlestown Day in Pictures ~ September 15th
Adelphia Gateway Pipeline Project Update
Fall Trails Cleanup Days
Are YOU Pumped?
Reminder on Burning Regulations
Summer 2018
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Charlestown Day: September 15, 2018
Social Media Policy Reminders
Butterfly Walk at Brightside Farm Park
Prescription Drug Drop off Locations
Fisherfolk – Clean your Gear!
Are You Connected?
The PA Dog Law
Ready Chesco
Pennsylvania Turnpike Widening Project
Smart 911 (Premise Information)
Meet your Trees: Common Witch Hazel
Plastics: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Donate to the East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Department for Free!
Spring 2018
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Save the Date – Charlestown Day: September 15, 2018
Introducing Your New Supervisor
Free Concert June 21 at the Wisner-Rapp House
E. Whiteland VFA Building Receives LEEDS Silver Certification
Environmental Advisory Committee Formed
PennDOT’s Sinkhole Repair Project
Environmental Notification: Spotted Lanternfly
Meet your Trees: The Redbud
Door to Door Solicitation
Fireworks in Pennsylvania
Brightside Trail Walk – June 2, 10:00 a.m.
CHS Special Presentation
Memorial Day Commemorative Service
Earth Day 2018
Remembering Supervisor Mike Rodgers
Winter 2018
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Brightside Farm Park Trail Now Open
Tax Information for 2018
Are you Receiving more than one Newsletter?
Earned Income Tax Return Due April 16
Please Visit our Website
Household Hazardous Waste Events
Snow Reminders
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
New Historic Marker at Charlestown Park
Charlestown Township Directory 2018
PennDOT Notice of Whitehorse Road Closing
ReadyChesco - A Valuable Resource
East Whiteland Purchases New Tanker
Organic Community Gardening at Brightside Farm Park
Greetings from the Parks & Recreation Board
Wildflower Walk on the Pickering Trail
Charlestown Township Meeting Schedule 2018
Fall 2017
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Paved Trail Coming Soon to Brightside Farm Park
Supervisors Consider Formation of Environmental Advisory Council
Section of Charlestown Park to be Closed for Improvements
Ground Penetrating Radar Study of Charlestown Presbyterian Cemetery
Burning Regulations
Septage Management Requirements for Properties with Septic Systems
Charlestown Day in Pictures
News from our Trails
Annual Snow Reminders
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Tips
Summer 2017
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Save the Date – Charlestown Day: September 16, 2017
A Fitting Tribute to the Valley Forge Military Hospital
Emergency Tips
Map of Charlestown Township Projects
Latest News on Charlestown Park
New Walking Trail at Brightside Farm Park Coming this Fall!
The Charlestown Mill: Our Premier Historic Resource
Dog Reminders
Trail Walks Scheduled for September
Reminders for Plastic Bag Recycling
Spring 2017
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Save the Date – Charlestown Day: September 16, 2017
Route 29 Sinkhole Remediation Project
2017 Roadway Improvement Program
Pavilions Prove Popular at Charlestown Park
Barn File Safety Tips
Join Us on the Trails
12th Annual Earth Day Event
Dog Licensing
Memorial Day Commemorative Service
Reducing Office Paper Waste
Winter 2017
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Charlestown Park: Making the Most out of Ordinary Days
Tax Information for 2017
Earned Income Tax Return Due April 18
Thompson Trail
Snow Reminders
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
McDevitt Trail Walk - Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m.
Charlestown Township Directory 2017
2017 Tentative Dates for Chester County Household Hazardous Waste Events
Progress Update on the Devault Rail Trail
Organic Community Gardening at Brightside Farm Park
Brightside Farm Park: Community Garder Registration Form
PennDOT Updates:
New Law affecting the Vehicle Registration Process
Elimination of Registration Stickers, 2-Year Registration, & On-line Printing of Registration Cards
Enhanced Online Registration Renewal Process
Increases the Period of Time that a Pennsylvania Intransit Registration Plate is Valid
Charlestown Township Meeting Schedule 2017
Fall 2016
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Park Reopening A Great Success
Charlestown Day October 29, 2016
A Promising Future for the Historic Cornog-Supplee House
Have You Heard About “Nextdoor Charlestown?”
Updated Code of Ordinances Now Available Online
Hunting & Firearms
Burning Regulations
Prepare for the Coming Winter
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
Alternatives to Salt For Treating Icy Sidewalks and Driveways
The Simplest Way to RECYCLE is to PRECYCLE
Updates:
November Planning Commission Meeting Rescheduled
Heating Season – Fireplace Safety
Replace Smoke Alarms Every Ten Years
Notification of Web Updates
Yellow Springs Road Bridge Reopened
Open Meetings – We Want to Hear from You
Pavilion Rentals at Charlestown Park
Scout Projects along the Pickering Trail
Summer 2016
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Open Space Update
Two Ways to Stay Informed
Call 811 Before you Dig
Mosquito Prevention Tips
2016 Roadway Improvement Program
Charlestown Day 2016
Updates:
Open Space Easement
September Board of Supervisors Meeting
Devault Basin Landscaping
Thanks to Boy Scout Troop 67
Route 29 Closure in Schuylkill Township
Brightside Farm Park
Planning Commission
Warner Lane Signal
Charlestown Park To Open This Fall
“Stop” Bars Explained
Butterfly Walk at Brightside Farm Park
Spring 2016
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Charlestown Day 2016
Free Electronic Recycling
Putting Rainwater to Use for You
The Right Tree in the Right Place
Butterfly Walk Brightside Farm
Grilling Season Has Arrived!
Updates:
Charlestown Park
New Parks & Rec Board Member
Adopt & Beautify Program in Devault
Sign Replacement along Township Roads
Brightside Farm Park Trail
Township Ordinances
Interpretive Panel Project at Charlestown Mill
Planning Commission Encourages
Sketch Plan Discussion as a First Step
Free Tree!
Earth Day Clean Up April 16th
Clean Your Corner
Traffic Signal Updates
Yellow Springs Road Bridge Replacement Project Update
Share the Road
Winter 2016
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Save the Date – Charlestown Day 2016
Tax Information for 2016
Earned Income Tax Return Due April 18
2015 Annual Report
2016 Hazardous Waste Event Schedule
Snow Reminders
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
Charlestown Township Directory 2016
Charlestown’s Trail Network
Wildflower Walk on the Pickering Trail
Community Gardening at Brightside Farm Park
Winter – an Ideal Time for Radon Testing
County-Wide Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft
Township Budget for 2015
Trail Walks and Activities
Community Shredding Event
2015 Hazardous Waste Event Schedule
Topic Updates
Charlestown Township Meeting Schedule
Summer 2015
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Traditional Neighborhood Development in Devault
Charlestown Day 2015
Outdoor Recreation in Pennsylvania
Invasive Mile a Minute (MAM) Vines
New East Whiteland Sta5tion Open House
Chester County’s New Emergency Information Alert System
What to Do With Leftover Paint
Community Survey – Planning Charlestown’s Future
Free Training Classes
Rabies Prevention
Updates
Property Preserved along Hollow Road for Open Space
Spring 2015
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Charlestown Day 2015 on Saturday October 3
Butterfly Walk
Emergency Service Providers
Put Rainwater to Work for You
Earth Day Events
Road Improvements Coming this Summer
Trail News
“Text to 911”
Support your local Fire Companies
Burning Regulations
Updates
Primary Election Day
Winter 2015
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Announcing the Publication of the 2014 Annual Report
Charlestown Day 2015
County-Wide Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft
Township Budget for 2015
Trail Walks and Activities
Charlestown Township Directory 2015
Community Shredding Event
2015 Hazardous Waste Event Schedule
Charlestown Park Improvements starting in 2015
Snow Reminders
Which Roads in Charlestown are State Roads?
Earth Day Tentatively Scheduled for April 18TH
Tax Information for 2015
Topic Updates
Charlestown Township Meeting Schedule
Updated: February 7, 2025
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, Pennsylvania
