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  • Review of the County Mask Policy: The County leadership team is reviewing the recent change in the CDC's recommendations regarding indoor mask use by fully vaccinated individuals. At this time, the County's policies on masking and social distancing remain in effect for employees and visitors. Press Release
     
  • The County of Berks offices and services are currently limited to individuals with essential / emergency needs only.  Before going to any of our offices, please visit the department's website for the most up-to-date information as it is updated frequently.  For the safety and well-being of our staff and residents, individuals that need to come to the County offices are asked to come with the least amount of companions possible.
  • All Berks County Employees and anyone entering county buildings must wear a mask or they will be denied entrance.  County of Berks Offices are currently open only to individuals with appointments and to conduct essential business.  Essential business refers to those functions that cannot be postponed or conducted remotely.
  • If you have COVID-19 questions you may still email them to COVID@countyofberks.com.
 

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 Welcome to Berks County

 
 
Welcome to Berks County! Berks County is a combination of rich farm country, industry, beautiful parks, entertainment, and top-notch educational institutions. Whether you are interested in County services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other ​county information, this is the place to start.
  
 Berks County Commissioners​
 
Christian Y. Leinbach, Chair
Kevin S. Barnhardt, Vice Chair
Michael S. Rivera
 
 

 Announcements / News

 

  • Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Magisterial District Court in Exeter
    The Berks County Nonprofit Development Corporation and Berks County Commissioners held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, May 10, for the new Magisterial District Court office complex in Exeter Township. The new facility will be located at 6112 Perkiomen Avenue, between the Walmart and The Morgan School along Route 422.  The cost-savings project will serve as a prototype for possible future MDC construction projects.

    Photos and a video of the ceremony can be found on the County’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CountyofBerksPA/ | Press Release

  • Berks Cares Vaccine Center Accepting Appointments
    The Berks Cares Vaccine Center is accepting appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine. The center is located next to Walmart at 5370 Allentown Pike in Muhlenberg Township and can currently accommodate next-day appointments.
     
    To schedule an appointment:
     
     
    Press Release: English | Spanish
     
    Sign up for the County’s newsletter at www.doyourpartberks.com.
     

  • ​Tri-County Rail Committee
    The Berks County Commissioners have pledged their support for pursuing the restoration of passenger rail service in Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties. Three Berks County representatives -- Commissioner Christian Leinbach, Deputy CAO Pamela Shupp Menet and GRCA President and CEO Jim Gerlach -- are part of a Tri-County Rail Committee that meets frequently to help move the project forward.

    A Berks Alliance-funded survey from last summer outlines the substantial economic benefits of the return of passenger rail service to Berks. Click here to view the study | Press Release.

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 COVID-19 & Vaccine Information

 

​For more information on COVID-19 or Vaccines, please visit the www.DoYourPartBerks.com. 

If you have COVID-19 questions you may still email them to COVID@countyofberks.com.

 

 County Commissioners' Meetings

 
Berks County Operations Meeting Minutes 
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Please check the Online Public Meetings web page and/or County Public Meetings Calendar for the status of any County publicly advertised meetings.

 
 

 Public Meeting Notice

 
Notice of Public Meeting (5/17/2021) and
Virtual Plans Display (5/3/2021 through 5/28/2021)
Ebling Memorial Bridge (County Bridge #56A) Replacement
 
Berks County is preparing to replace the bridge carrying Spring Valley Road over Bernhart Creek in Muhlenberg Township and is providing opportunities for public review and comment. Click here for more information.
 
 
 

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 Public Meetings

 
  • May 18
    • 9:30 AM
      CANCELLED--Berks County Operations Meeting
      See Details
  • May 19
  • May 20