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Please see the response to the DEP Admin Order, 3501 Mountain Road, Upper Bern Township.

TOWNSHIP STATEMENT March 12, 2026   During the past month, Upper Bern Township has engaged with various governmental agencies, including the Governor’s Office, elected state and federal representatives, and DHS-ICE representatives, seeking to learn more about the ICE facility proposed along Mountain Road in Upper Bern Township.  Upper Bern Township has engaged with them on … Read more

Please see link for the DEP Admin Order for Upper Bern Township: Shapiro Administration to DHS: No Schuylkill or Berks Detention Warehouses Without Complying with State Law | Department of Environmental Protection | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Below is a copy of communication sent from PA Governor Josh Shapiro to Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the proposed ICE detention facilities in PA. Also, a combined communication from Secretary of Health, State Fire Commissioner, Director of Emergency Management and Secretary of Environmental Protection.

TOWNSHIP STATEMENT February 12, 2026   Since Upper Bern Township learned about the purchase by the federal government of the warehouse at 3501 Mountain Road, the Township’s Supervisors have focused solely on the health, safety and welfare impact of the facility on the residents of the Township and the Township Supervisors’ ability to address those … Read more

Upper Bern Township is located in northern Berks County, Pennsylvania. Physical office address:               25 N. 5th Street, Shartlesville, PA 19554 Mailing address:                          PO Box 185, 25 N. 5th Street, Shartlesville, PA 19554 Phone:                                  … Read more