Richmond Township News
The Berks County Electronic Recycling Center is open every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 AM - Noon at 1316 Hilltop Rd., Leesport, Pa.
Free for residents of Berks County
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.
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The Richmond Township office will be closed on the 17th & 18th of October.
The Richmond Township Board of Supervisors will be re-scheduling our monthly meeting from Monday, October 14, 2024 to Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Richmond Township Municipal Building, 11 Kehl Drive, Fleetwood, PA.
Jen Galomb
Township Manager
Richmond Township
Berks County Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Free to Berks County Residents. All residents must pre-register to participate in the hazardous waste collection event.
Date / Location
October 19, 2024 (8:00 AM - Nooon)
Berks County Agricultural Center
1238 County Welfare Road
Leesport, PA 19533
Richmond - Rich in History
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]
Spotted Lanternfly Information
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.
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Welcome to Richmond Township
Richmond Township is a Township located in Berks County, PA. with a population of approximately 4,000. It covers approximately 24 square miles in the eastern portion of the county. It is drained by the Maiden Creek into the Schuylkill River and its southern boundary is on South Mountain.
Villages in Richmond Township are Kempville, Kirbyville, Moselem, Moselem Springs, Virginville and Walnuttown, which are serviced by US 222, Rte 662 and Rte 143 as well as other roads of note-namely, Crystal Cave Road, Fleetwood-Lyons Road and Park Road. Our logo, designed by John Watkins of Watkins Architect Ltd., depicts several aspects of Richmond's history. An outline of the Township is flanked by a grist stone, paying homage to the prevelance of the local milling industry. The logo also features a tractor in a field and a line of green trees. Those details celebrate Richmond Township's agriculture roots.
We invite you to browse our website to learn more about the Township and hope that you find the content helpful and informative. If you have any questions or require additional assistance please contact us during normal business hours, Monday & Tuesday - 8:30am to 3:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am to 3:30pm, Friday - 8:30am to 12:00pm, or attend a public meeting. Please note we are closed on Wednesdays.
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