Community News

The gateway into West Reading is getting a makeover. The Norfolk Southern railroad overhead bridge at Penn Avenue and Second Avenue is scheduled to be power-washed and repainted beginning Monday, April 27, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Please use caution driving through the...

Stay Informed. Stay Safe. Sign Up for CodeRED. The Borough of West Reading has reinstated CodeRED, our emergency notification system designed to keep residents informed and enhance public safety. CodeRED delivers important alerts directly to you by phone call, text...

Did you know that your yard waste can be disposed of at the Borough Garage? Yard waste may be disposed of between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment at the Borough Garage. Please call 610-374-8605 to schedule an appointment:...

Street sweeping keeps roads safe by removing debris that clogs storm drains and reduces the amount of pollutants that collect on borough streets. Street sweeping occurs from April through December. The following is a schedule of street cleaning days: 2nd...

Applications are being accepted for the part-time laborer position, working up to 24 hours per week, with the potential to work up to 40 hours per week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid...

The following ordinance amendment is currently under consideration by the West Reading Borough Council. Please note that Borough Council may make amendments before final approval. Local ordinances are reviewed, recommended, and passed through civic engagement....

We are currently accepting applications for the following full and part-time seasonal positions within the Recreation Department: Lifeguard Playground Leader Front Desk Clerk Managers Applicants must be reliable and friendly, with a strong sense of responsibility....

Help shape the future of your community by becoming a volunteer member of one of your local boards or committees. These resident-led groups help shape public policy, direct economic development, provide local services and make tremendous positive contributions to...