LOST or FOUND PETS If you find or lose a pet within Amity Township, please call the Township at (610) 689-6002 or after hours, (610) 655-4911. We will do our best to reunite the pet with its owner(s). The Township has invested in a chip reader and we have established a short-term holding pen. We…
We have embarked on an update to our Joint Comprehensive Plan with Douglass & Exeter Township as well as St. Lawrence Borough. We would very much appreciate your input to help shape the future of Amity Township. You can help by following this link, choosing Amity Township and responding to the survey questions: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/c54dd04c0fcb49578b34abbf382430ca
The bridge carrying Weavertown Road over Monocacy Creek, between Old Tulpehocken Road and Meetinghouse Road is closed until sometime next summer for replacement. A detour is in place, please follow the posted signs. This is a much needed safety improvement. PennDOT and their contractors appreciate your patience as they complete the work over the next…
The 2025 Budget has been adopted. You can view it here: Advertised 2025 Budget This Budget includes a .3 mil increase in the general millage to cover the addition of one (1) police officer and financially preparing for future Capital needs. The increase equates to a $30 on an assessed value of $100,000. So if…
Signal Optimization & Upgrades / Roadway Improvements – SR 422 Oct 8, 2024 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0 is proposing to upgrade thirteen (13) traffic signals and perform roadway improvements at four (4) intersections along SR 422 (Benjamin Franklin Highway) within Amity & Exeter Townships, between River Bridge Road and Sunset Manor…
Hunting Permit Required for Monocacy Hill & Schuylkill River Tract Sep 10, 2024 The Board of Supervisors have enacted legislation, requiring permits to hunt on Township lands (Monocacy Hill & Schuylkill River Tract). Hunting is limited to Township residents. The Permit can be completed in person at the Township office, M-Th 8am-4pm & Friday 8am-12pm…
Amity Township has been forced to implement additional controls on our Yard Waste / Recycling Center. In early September, a gate system will be activated and residents will need to have an access code to enter the facility. Be advised this facility is under surveillance 24×7. Access codes can be obtained by completing the Registration Form and…
County/Township Real Estate Taxes now Payable by Credit/Debit Mar 4, 2024 New Online Option to Pay County Real Estate Taxes Rolling Out to Additional County Districts New, online payment option for current annual county/municipal real estate taxes https://paytaxonline.countyofberks.com/CurrentYearTax/ Delinquent county/municipal property tax payments https://www.countyofberks.com/departments/tax-claim-bureau/delinquent-tax-search This online option is for county/municipal real estate taxes only. Delinquent…
Business Registration Notices Issued Jan 27, 2023 In late 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted an Ordinance establishing a Business registry. The registry will provide Township staff with the required information as may be needed for emergencies as well as code compliance! No Impact Home Based Businesses and Home Occupations are exempt from these requirements.…
