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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

2/2/26 – Upper Bern Township learned today that the United States of America, with an address of U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Agency in Washington, D.C., purchased the GACSD warehouse located at 3501 Mountain Road, Hamburg, Berks County, PA.  The Township was not involved in this transfer and has not received any applications from either … Read more

What Not To Flush: Diapers cloth or disposable, wash cloths, flushable wipes, towels, rags (any cloth items) Facial tissues, paper towels, sanitary napkins, tampons or any non-organic material. Baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, moist wipes, “flushable” wipes, etc. Dental floss, Q-tips or beauty products Egg shells, nutshells and coffee grounds Fats, oils, and greases Plastics of … Read more

Veteran’s Memorial was dedicated to Upper Bern Township on July 13, 2023.  

Berks EIT information – local taxes

    Upper Bern Township Residents,   The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has been selected as your municipality’s Animal Control provider for 2025. As the county’s largest and busiest shelter with a dedicated Animal Control Team, the ARL is uniquely positioned to handle the management of stray domesticated animals found within contracted municipalities, … Read more

All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. Dog licenses are available from your local county treasurer and other licensing agents. For a list of county treasurers, visit www.licenseyourdogPA.com or call the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement Office at 717-787-3062. Reasons for dog licensing: It’s the law. … Read more