Berks County Planning Commission

06/05/2026

The Berks County Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th, at 3:00 PM. This will be an in-person meeting held at the County of Berks South Campus, 1st Floor Large Conference Room, 400 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton.
Information on how to participate in the meeting, provide comments, and access meeting materials is available through the agenda at the link below:
Agenda: https://bit.ly/BCPCMeeting_Jun26

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Please be aware of the following upcoming traffic work being done in Tilden Township:

County: Berks
Municipality: Tilden Twp.
Road Name: PA 61
Between: Blue Mountain Drive And Lowland Road
Type Of Work: Construction
Work Being Done By: PennDOT Contractor
Type Of Restriction: 24 Hours
Restriction: Traffic should be alerted to single lane conditions in both northbound and southbound directions for ongoing construction work.
Start: 06/02/26
Estimated End: 10/30/26
In Effect (time of day): 12:00 AM To 12:00 AM
Will rain cause delays? No

06/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Imagine Berks Comprehensive Plan Regional Meetings. The Planning Commission appreciates the time, feedback, and local insights shared throughout the planning process.
Participation included:
• Representatives from 43 of Berks County's 72 municipalities
• Representatives from 7 of the County's 18 school districts
• All 3 County Commissioners
• 6 state and federal elected officials and representatives
The information gathered during these meetings will help shape the future vision, goals, and implementation strategies for the Imagine Berks Comprehensive Plan.

If you were unable to attend a regional meeting, we encourage you to participate in the Community Spotlight Virtual Event on June 18 at 11:30 a.m. This is another opportunity to learn about the planning process and share your thoughts on the future of Berks County. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-forum-imagine-berks-comprehensive-plan-tickets-1989382742335

Thank you again for your continued participation and commitment to helping shape the future of Berks County.

06/02/2026

Check out the upcoming funding opportunities below:

FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities (BRIC) (Due July 23rd) - A hazard mitigation program that makes federal funds available to local governments for hazard mitigation activities, such as upgrading and modernizing infrastructure for natural hazard resilience.
https://t.e2ma.net/click/qakmom/e1w0s5qb/is0cby

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Maintenance Program (Deadline varies by county conservation district) - Provides money and training to communities for local road maintenance to address non-point source pollution. Communities should reach out to their Conservation District to learn more information about the deadline and application process. Contact the Berks County Conservation District.
https://t.e2ma.net/click/qakmom/e1w0s5qb/yk1cby

Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) (Rolling; next application cut-off date is July 29, 2026 - learn more) - Funds sewer, stormwater, and drinking water projects through low-cost loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations. Examples of eligible projects include lead service line replacements, emerging contaminants/PFAS remediation, and green infrastructure. PENNVEST has various funding programs, including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Advance Funding, Small Projects, Non-Point Source, Pro-Fi, and more. Note: Their The Advance Funding Program provides low-interest loans and grants to assist in the completion of design, engineering, permits, and environmental reviews to get a project to the point of being construction ready.
https://t.e2ma.net/click/qakmom/e1w0s5qb/ed2cby

National Rural Water Loan Fund (RWLF) (Rolling) - Funding program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of small water and wastewater utilities. The RWLF provides low-cost loans for short-term repair costs, small capital projects, or pre-development costs associated with larger projects. Eligible projects include pre-project (planning) for infrastructure projects, system upgrades and maintenance, energy efficiency projects, and disaster recovery and emergency funding. Applicants may also contact any State Rural Water Association for assistance in preparing and submitting the required documents.
https://t.e2ma.net/click/qakmom/e1w0s5qb/mb6cby

05/18/2026

The Berks County Planning Commission’s newest E-Flash is now available.
𝐓𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: https://bit.ly/May26_EFLASH

Hello, Berks County!

The Berks County Planning Commission’s May E-Flash is now available. This E-Flash focuses on: 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐲𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐂𝐏𝐂 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭.

We invite you to share the EFLASH with your residents, associates, and contacts who you feel may benefit from the information being shared

05/11/2026

Please see the overview of upcoming construction work on Rt. 222 from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) below:

County: Berks
Municipality: Maxatawny Township
Road Name: Long Lane
Between: US 222 And Topton Road
Type Of Work: Construction
Work Being Done By: PennDOT Contractor
Type Of Restriction: 24 Hours
Restriction: Long Lane will be closed and detoured for work related to the ongoing US 222/Long Lane Intersection Reconstruction Project. Local access will be maintained. Detour will utilize Topton Road and US 222.
Start: 05/18/26
Estimated End: 07/31/26
In Effect (time of day): 12:00 AM To 12:00 AM
Will rain cause delays? No

County: Berks
Municipality: Maxatawny Township
Road Name: US 222 at Long Lane
Type Of Work: Construction
Work Being Done By: PennDOT Contractor
Type Of Restriction: Nighttime
Restriction: Drivers should be aware will be a traffic restriction at the intersection of US 222 and Long Lane. Turning movements from US 222 to Long Lane will be restricted for work related to the ongoing US 222/Long Lane Intersection Reconstruction Project.
Start: 05/11/26
Estimated End: 05/12/26
In Effect (time of day): 07:00 PM To 06:00 AM
Will rain cause delays? No

05/11/2026

The Berks County Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th, at 3:00 PM. This will be an in-person meeting held at the County of Berks South Campus, 1st Floor Large Conference Room, 400 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton.
Information on how to participate in the meeting, provide comments, and access meeting materials is available through the agenda at the link below:

Agenda: https://bit.ly/BCPCMeeting_May26

05/07/2026

Looking for something fun (and free) to do in Berks County on May 9th? 👀🌱

Join us at the Conservation Celebration & Seedling Sale in partnership with Penn State Master Gardeners of Berks County Plant sale from 9AM–1PM at the Berks County 4H Grounds!

Here’s just a peek at what’s happening:
✔ Live Music with Golden Twine
✔ FREE Line Dancing with Boot Scootin Becky
✔ Beekeeping Workshop with Berks-Schuylkill Beekeepers Association 🐝
✔ Composting with Worms with Urban Worm Farmer 🪱
✔ Guacamole Grow Bags with 🥑🌱 18th Wonder Improvement Association

There’s something for everyone! Come celebrate, learn, and grow with us and 👉 Share this post and invite a friend to come with you!