West Reading Borough
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Local updates, events, and stories for West Reading residents.
Employment Opportunity – Administrative Clerk
Applications are being accepted for the position of full-time Administrative Clerk for the Borough of West Reading. Interested candidates must submit an application and resume to West Reading Borough Hall, 500 Chestnut Street, West Reading, PA, or...
Code Red West Reading
The Animal Control Officer has declared a Code Red for the Borough of West Reading during the daytime hours of 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28th, through Monday, July 6th, due to a heat index forecast of over 95 degrees for Berks County. In accordance...
Pending Ordinance
The following ordinance amendments are 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....
Door-to-Door Solicitation
The Borough of West Reading Solicitation Ordinance is designed to keep citizens safe. Applicants are required to consent to a criminal background check and to display their borough-issued identification at all times. Vendor Rules and Regulations: Solicitors may not...
Help Us Protect Your Drinking Water
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) require municipalities to inventory water service lines on both the water system side and customer side and to provide a report to the Pennsylvania Department of...
Committee Vacancies
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...
Act 2 Clean-up Report for Palmer Properties
Notice is hereby given that B5 Holding, LLC is submitting a Combined Remedial Investigation Report and Cleanup Plan (Combined Report) to the DEP for the site located at 100-118 Franklin Street, in West Reading (Palmer). Copy of the Combined Report is available for...
Yard Waste Drop Off Reminder
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:...