Please take notice that the Zoning Hearing Board of Richmond Township, Berks County, PA will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Building, 11 Kehl Dr, Fleetwood, PA 19522, to consider the Application submitted by Clair Martin, on behalf of the property owner, the Old- Order Mennonite Church in Fleetwood, PA, requesting a variance from Section 402.6 of the Township’s Zoning Ordinance, as amended, in order to relocate an existing horse shed(s) to approximately 5 feet from the rear property line at the property located at 985 Fleetwood Lyons Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522 in the R-A Rural Agriculture Residential Zoning District, in order to make room for a church building addition. Section 402.6 lists a minimum rear yard dimension of 50 feet.

Interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearing, if they so desire. A decision in the case may be rendered at the conclusion of the hearing.

ZONING HEARING BOARD OF RICHMOND TOWNSHIP
Alexander J. Elliker, Esq.

To the members of the Walnuttown Fire Company and the families of Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick, On behalf of all members of Fire Alerts of Berks, we want to extend our deepest thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt support to each of you during this difficult time.

The fire service is built on courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood, and those qualities are reflected so strongly in the Walnuttown Fire Company, in Chief Jeff Buck, Assistant Chief Robert Shick, and in the families who stand beside them through every call, every challenge, and every moment of service. Please know that your pain is shared by many, and your department is being lifted up by a community that deeply respects and cares for you. To the Buck and Shick families, we send our love, strength, and sincerest compassion. To the members of Walnuttown Fire Company, we stand with you and hold you close in our thoughts. May you find comfort in one another, strength in the bond you share, and peace in knowing how much your service and sacrifice mean to so many.

With heartfelt sympathy, respect, and support, All Members of Fire Alerts of Berks

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To the members of the Walnuttown Fire Company and the families of Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick, On behalf of all members of Fire Alerts of Berks, we want to extend our deepest thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt support to each of you during this difficult time.

The fire service is built on courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood, and those qualities are reflected so strongly in the Walnuttown Fire Company, in Chief Jeff Buck, Assistant Chief Robert Shick, and in the families who stand beside them through every call, every challenge, and every moment of service. Please know that your pain is shared by many, and your department is being lifted up by a community that deeply respects and cares for you. To the Buck and Shick families, we send our love, strength, and sincerest compassion. To the members of Walnuttown Fire Company, we stand with you and hold you close in our thoughts. May you find comfort in one another, strength in the bond you share, and peace in knowing how much your service and sacrifice mean to so many.

With heartfelt sympathy, respect, and support, All Members of Fire Alerts of Berks

Berks County Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Free to Berks County Residents. All residents must pre-register to participate in the hazardous waste collection event.

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Governor Mifflin Intermediate School
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Shillington, PA 19607

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Berks County Agricultural Center
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The Berks County Electronic Recycling Center is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 AM - Noon at 1316 Hilltop Rd., Leesport, Pa.

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All Visitors Must Remain In Their Vehicle, While On Site. Please Have All Electronics In The Trunk Of Your Car Or Bed Of Pickup Truck. [More Info]

When Berks County was formed, Richmond became one of its first townships, named for a place in England by Quakers who were attracted by William Penn's promise of opportunity. Other early settlers came from Germany, France and Switzerland. Richmond became known for some of the finest farms in the county and it contained utilitarian mills. But iron ore figured most prominently in the township's development. The Moselem, Rothermel and Heffner mines were among the most productive of the 18th century and the Moselem Forge was in operation as early as 1767. [More Info]

A spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that is native to Asia and was first discovered in the U.S. in 2014 in Pennsylvania. It belongs to the planthopper family and has a piercing-sucking mouthpart that feeds on sap from over 70 different plants, including some that are economically important. It can stress and damage the plants it feeds on and reduce the quality of life for people in infested areas. It has a distinctive appearance with tan, semi-transparent forewings, black spots, patches of red and black, and a white band and yellow and black abdomen. For more information, please visit National Park Service website.