P.O. BOX 197 KEMPTON, PA 19529 610-390-2127

*** ANNOUNCEMENTS ***

Zoning Hearing is scheduled for October 19th at 7:00PM at the Kempton Fire Company to review the zoning variance application by Hillside Acres at 350 Dotterer Road for the construction of an agricultural building.

Public Notice: Albany Township has received a proposal to include into Agricultural Security Area the property at 63 Long Road (Parcel No.: 21542600146609).

See the official public notice here.

For more information on Agricultural Security Areas click here.

The next township public meetings will be held on Monday November 1st.

Public Meetings are held the first Monday of each month (unless a federal holiday, then second Monday) at the Kempton Fire Co:

7:15PM - Board of Supervisors - Agenda

7:30PM - Environmental Advisory Council - Agenda

Recreation Board - Agenda

8:00PM - Planning Commission - Agenda

We encourage everyone to continue to follow proper safe practices to protect yourself and others and minimize spread of COVID-19. Visit the following websites regularly for accurate and up-to-date information for our community:

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is charged with the Commonwealth’s response and is updating the situation status daily:
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

Berks County Department of Emergency Services:
https://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/DES/Pages/Corona-Virus.aspx

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

The National Institutes of Health:
https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus

SPOTTED LANTERNFLY UPDATE

Residents are being asked to educate themselves and help to contain this damaging invasive pest. Here is a compilation of current informational flyers: Spotted Lanternfly Flyers

One of the most important things landowners can do to reduce Spotted Lanternfly infestation is to eliminate Ailanthus Trees ("Tree-Of-Heaven"). Be warned however that simply cutting down ailanthus trees is not a viable long-term approach as the trees are very vigorous stump & root sprouters. They also spread widely by seeds and grow quickly. Here is an informational flyer on how to identify and control ailanthus trees: Tree Of Heaven Flyer

More information can be found on the following websites:
Penn State Extension Spotted Lanternfly Website
PA Dept of Agriculture Spotted Lanternfly Website

WEEDS AND TALL GRASS

Reminder that Albany Township has a Weed Ordinance and all noxious weeds in residential areas and vacant lots should be maintained at no higher than 6” tall. Non-residential areas must be cut by June 15 and August 1 and within 10 days of the appearance of weed flowers. For more details, click here for Weed Ordinances.

RECYCLING PICKUP SUSPENDED

NO DROPOFF OF ANY MATERIALS at the township maintenance building. All recyclable materials may be dropped of at Cougle's Recycling at 1000 S 4th St in Hamburg.

Have you observed a township roadway hazard or pavement damage situation? To report, contact Roadmaster Ryan Rex at (484) 332-0791.

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