PUBLIC NOTICE

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

Christmas tree recycling begins December 26th thru January 31st trees can be dropped off at the stone lot below the Township Administration Building. Please no plastic bags!

There will be no curbside pickup.

PUBLIC NOTICE

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

PERKIOMEN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Perkiomen Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, beginning at 7:00 pm.  Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be held via Zoom which is a telephone and video-conferencing service.  The Agenda for this meeting is available on the Townships website: www.perkiomentownship.org.  This meeting may be recorded.  To participate in this meeting:

Please plan to join the meeting 10 minutes before the start, in case you have trouble connecting. To join from this invite, click on the link below. If you are joining from a PC or Mac, this will open a page on your browser. Just follow the prompts to “Allow”, “Open”, or “Accept”. When your Zoom window opens you can mute your audio and control your video with buttons on the lower left of your screen.

You should be able to use your computer’s audio (mic & speakers). If not, you can dial in using the phone number below. Then enter the Meeting ID when prompted.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88203031843

Meeting ID: 882 0303 1843

Dial-in Number – 929 205 6099

To submit questions or comments, use the Township email address at admin@perktwp.org (must include your full name and address).  All questions must be submitted before 6:30 P.M.  If on the ZOOM call you can also use the CHAT feature located on the bottom of the page.

January 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

TOWNSHIP PLAYGROUNDS AND BASKETBALL COURTS ARE OPEN SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES APPLY IN ALL PERKIOMEN TOWNSHIP PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS.

PLEASE STAY HOME IF YOU HAVE A FEVER, ARE COUGHING, OR FEEL SICK.

PLEASE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHILE USING THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.

SOCIAL DISTANCING (defined as 6 feet between people) AND WEARING OF MASKS IN PLAYGROUND ANY TIME YOU WILL BE NEAR OTHERS.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IS NOT SANITIZED.  USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.  PERKIOMEN TOWNSHIP SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EXPOSURE TO COVID-19.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPRECIATES YOUR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING/GARAGE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Governor Wolf’s objective in mitigating the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the Township has established the following guidelines for “Social Distancing” by restricting access to the Township Building/Garage.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, there will be no access into either Township Building. Access shall only be provided via the vestibule. Communication shall be made by either e-mail (Admin@perktwp.org) or telephone (610-489-4034).

Code Enforcement: All zoning, building or other applications shall be processed by mail, on-line, or can be placed in the black “Drop Off” box located behind the regular mailbox. Inspections will occur on a limited basis.

Finance Department: All sewer payments can be made by either mail or on-line, or can be placed in the black “Drop Off” box located behind the regular mailbox or in the vestibule. There will be no access to in-person service.

Tax Payments: Real Estate Tax Payments can be mailed. There is a Tax Collector Box located in the vestibule.

REVIEW OF THESE RESTRICTIONS WILL BE MADE ON A REGULAR BASIS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED UPON THE RAPIDLY CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPRECIATES YOUR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION.

Perkiomen Township is monitoring the situation. For now, we are continuing to follow the guidelines recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Perkiomen Township is monitoring the situation. For now, we are continuing to follow the guidelines recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Symptoms of the COVID-19 can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. The symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure. Although most cases of COVID-19 have been mild, the illness can range from people with little to no symptoms to people being severely ill. Individuals most at risk for severe symptoms include elderly and those with pre-existing conditions.

Residents are reminded to:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol- based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.
• Clean surfaces frequently, such as countertops, light switches, cell phones and other frequently touched areas.
• Contain if you are sick, you should stay home until you are feeling better.

For continual updates on the constant changing situation, please click on the link below:

https://www.montcopa.org/covid-19