Richmond Township News
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Richmond Township Board of Supervisors has adopted the preliminary budget for 2025. The proposed budget is open for inspection during normal business hours by appointment only by contacting the Township Office at (610)944-0348. The final budget for 2025 will be adopted at the Board of Supervisors' monthly meeting to be held on Monday, December 09, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at the Richmond Township Building, 11 Kehl Drive, Fleetwood, PA. 19522.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Richmond, Berks County, Pennsylvania, will appoint the certified or competent public accountant firm of Herbein & Company, Inc. to audit the accounts of the Township of Richmond and the Officers of the Township of Richmond for calendar year 2024 during the meeting of the said Board of Supervisors to be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 beginning at 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, at the Richmond Township Municipal Building, 11 Kehl Drive, Fleetwood, PA 19522. The appointment of a firm of certified public accountants will replace the duly elected and/or appointed auditors of the Township of Richmond from their auditing responsibilities as herein designated.
Jen Galomb
Township Manager
Richmond Township
FMR Joint Comprehensive Plan Community Survey
If you live, work, or play in Fleetwood, Maidencreek, or Richmond, please consider adding your voice. Your participation will make the community even stronger! Click HERE to take the Survey.
During a snowfall, before your street gets plowed, we recommend following the diagram below. This method will help reduce the amount of snow at the end of your driveway and make it easier for the Public Works crews.
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
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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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.
Upcoming Events / Meetings
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.