Official Notices
Here is a quick video overview of the Borough
The Borough has adopted the 2010 budget, click here to view it.
New Ordinance NO. 2071 - Trash Recyling
On December 29th the Borough adopted a new ordinance for recycling. To see how you can do your part just click here to review.
Upcoming vacancies as of January 1, 2010, please send letters of interest to the Borough Manager.
Pottstown Downtown Improvement District Authority - one - expires 1/1/12
Planning Commission - one - 4 year term
Public Safety Notice
In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. Other U.S. states have reported cases of swine flu infection in humans and cases have been reported internationally as well.
To learn how to keep you and your family safe please Click Here
New Animal Ordinance
The Borough has adopted a new Animal Ordinance. If you have pets, please review the ordinance to make sure you are in compliance. Learn More
Montgomery County uses the Roam Secure Alert Network to immediately contact you during a major crisis or emergency. The Community Alert System delivers important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to you on all your devices:
- Email Account (work, home, other)
- Cell phone (via SMS)
- Pager
- Smart phone/PDA (BlackBerry, Treo and other handheld's)
When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized
senders will instantly notify you using the Community Alert System. This is
your personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what
to do, or what not to do, who to contact and other important information. LEARN
MORE - CLICK HERE
The Special Needs Registry is designed to help emergency
management coordinators plan for critical events. Each
municipality wants to be positioned to locate and safely evacuate people who
find it difficult to help themselves in the event of a major disaster.
Learn about the Registry!
New Recycling and Trash Collection
Christmas Tree Collection shall be curbside/alley collection. All Christmas trees shall be picked up for 4 weeks starting the first week in January as a separate pick-up. This shall be a Thursday/Friday pickup.
The Borough of Pottstown has awarded a three-year contact to
J.P. Mascaro to collect all recycling material, trash, and yard material. The
new contract will start on January 1, 2009. The new contract will require changes
to the methods used for recycling and trash. Residents are reminded to place
all recycling, trash, and yard material by the curb or alley the night before
the scheduled collection day.
To view and print any of the New Information, Recyclable list
and Pick-up Days Map, Click Here.
Important Addition
BULK WASTE
No changes have been made to the bulk waste collection program.
- Bulk items include but limited to: appliances, furniture, rolled carpets, larger
tree branches, and mattresses/box springs.
- Bulk stickers are required for all bulk items.
- The bulk sticker costs are $15.00 for smaller items and $25.00 for
appliances/white goods.
- Bulk item collection is on Thursday/Friday as part of the trash pick-up.
- If a holiday falls on a Thursday/Friday then the bulk items will be picked-up on the following Thursday/Friday.
Any question please contact the Borough of Pottstown Public Works Department at 610-970-6527.
Home Improvement Contractors
There is a new ordinance regarding Home Improvement Contractors
Home Improvement Contractors
Solar Energy
There is a new ordinance regarding Solar Energy. If you plan on utilizing Solar Energy please review the Solor Energy Ordinance
PARKING REGULATIONS UPDATE
The Borough has updated the parking regulations to include the
following:
- No blocking or saving parking spaces
- No parking vehicles on blocks
or ramps
View the updated
ordinance
Borough Business
A sponsor team consisting of: The Borough of Pottstown, the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation, the Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc., the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Montgomery County Community College, and the Pottstown School District asked the Urban Land Institute to conduct a one-and-a-half day advisory panel to provide advice and suggestions... read the report
The Winter 2010 Newsletter is on-line, click
here to view it. (PDF 6mb)
During the period of July through August 2009, a consulting team from Emergency Services Education and Consulting Group (ESECG, a division of VFIS, Inc.) conducted a documentation review and site analysis of the fire services provided to Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, by the Empire, Phillies, Goodwill, and North End Fire Companies. This work effort was consistent with the scope of work described in the proposal agreed upon between Pottstown Borough and ESECG and detailed later in this report.
You can read the report here or learn more by visiting the Fire Department Page.
The parliamentary authority for the Borough
Council shall govern procedure in the meetings of Council, except where otherwise
provided in the law, in the by-laws of Council, and in these rules. Read
the Rules
Amended Fees
The Borough has amended the fees relating to Housing,
Plumbing, Property Transfers, and Rental. View the amended fee schedule HERE.
The Borough has also amended certain fees on the Comprehensive Fee Schedule. View these additional changes HERE.
There have also been changes regarding Permit and Application Fees to construction plan reviews. View the ammendment
Borough Listings
The Borough has comprised a complete list of all Council, Committee and Officials
into a single document for residents to reference. To view and print click here.
The Borough of Pottstown has enacted a new Noise Control Ordinance.
The ordinance seeks to prohibit noise that disrupts the health, safety and
welfare in the Borough.
You can view the Noise
Control Ordinance by clicking here. You can also view
and print any of the Borough ordinances.
Right To Know
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
signed into law Act 3 of 2008 requiring municipalities to establish an official
Open Records Access Policy to become effective on or before January 1, 2009;
and
In
order to come into compliance with the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, the Borough
has created an Open Records access Policy. To
review the policy and lean more, click here.
2010 Budget
The Borough has finished our initial budget process. To
view the adopted budget, CLICK HERE.
Econonomic Development
The Borough of Pottstown has a seven year Economic Development
Strategic Plan. The plan provides a balanced program of projects
and initiatives to guide community revitalization efforts in the Borough. Learn more
The Borough of Pottstown is excited to announce the 4th Annual Historic Home & Cultural Show at Pottstown. The show will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Montgomery Community College, West Campus, 101 College Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464. This show is focused on historic preservation, renovations and the arts and culture in Pottstown and the surrounding areas.
We are currently seeking businesses, organizations and local event planners to be represented at the show. All interested parties should utilize the attached form for registration. For any additional information or questions regarding the event please contact Michelle Borzick at 610-970-6520 or Bill Sharon at 610-970-6507.
For additional information please visit the Happenings tab on the top of this page
Services for Residents
Human Relations Commission
Are you aware that the Borough of Pottstown has
a Human Relations Commission? It is a nine-member team of volunteers appointed
by the Mayor and confirmed by the Borough Council of Pottstown. The diverse
team serves to improve the quality of human relations within the Borough of Pottstown. More
information
SENIORS 65 & OLDER RIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FREE ALL DAY! Click
here to learn More (PDF)
Pottstown Area Rapid Transit
(PART)
Bus service in Pottstown and the surrounding communities is a publicly owned
and privately operated system. The Borough of Pottstown owns, funds, and administers
the system. The day-to-day operations are the responsibility of Pottstown
Area Rapid Transit, Inc.
FREE car seat safety check
Car seat safety checks are available in
the Borough.
4 out of 5 child safety seats are installed incorrectly. More
Information
Did you know that Pottstown has local community television available
for the local area? PCTV (Pottstown Community TV) is owned and operated
by the Borough of Pottstown and provides local origination programming over Comcast
Cable TV in over 75,000 homes in western Montgomery County, Northern Chester
County and Eastern Berks County. In existence since 1983, PCTV currently produces
programming on 3 local Cable Channels 22, 28 and 98).
Visit the PCTV web site
Parks and Recreation Programs
The Bark Park Update!
The Bark Park was the project of the 2008 Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Class that included Pam McGinly, Terri Lampe, Jamie Ottaviano, Janet
Flack and supervised by Eileen Dautrich.
The Park was also made possible through
the financial assistance of Exelon Generating Station, PECO and National Penn
Bank.
Bark Park Application
View
the Park Map
Fountain of youth Spray Park
This facility was built and intended as a “free” amenity for the enjoyment of the residents of the Borough of Pottstown, your cooperation and positive personal conduct is needed to ensure that the facility remains as such.
More Information
Did you know the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department
can throw a theme party for residents? There is no need to call an expensive
party planner! More Information
Adult and Youth programs available.
The Pottstown Parks and Recreation department has many adult and youth programs and classes. You can Review these youth activities by visiting the Parks & Recreation
Pages.
Interesting Things around the Borough
The Borough of Pottstown has a seven year Economic Development
Strategic Plan. The
plan provides a balanced program of projects and initiatives to guide community
revitalization efforts in the Borough.
It builds on the initial plan developed in 2000 and
continues many of its priorities. However, it brings expansion of the business and employment
base to the forefront of Pottstown's revitalization strategy, in the belief that
it represents the "engine" for revitalization that will make possible
further success in other key areas.
VIEW
THE ECONOMIC PLAN (PDF 20mb)
VIEW
THE MAPS (PDF 5mb)
The Schuylkill Trail was developed as a multi-use
public trail for walkers, joggers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, and equestrians.
You can view the River Trail Map from Birdsboro to Pottstown and from Reading
to Gibraltar by clicking here.
Detailed information and photographs about the entire trail project can be
found at the Schuylkill River Website.
Historic Pottsgrove Manor has a wide
variety of interesting and educational events from now through the end of the
year.
The Manor offers visitors
an opportunity to get a glimpse of life in 18th century Pennsylvania. It is one
of the best restorations in Eastern PA.
Visit the Pottsgrove Manor website
Additional Programs Offered by the Borough
Homeownership Initiative
The Borough of Pottstown has opened the grant application process for the Homeownership Initiative Program, effective February 1, 2010. Funding is limited.
Please check back for additional updates. Questions can be directed to Erica Weekley at 610-970-6515. Click
here for more information.
