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Schuylkill Township
is located along the Schuylkill River
on the eastern border of Chester County
in southeastern Pennsylvania.
The township covers 9.44 square miles.
Population at the 2010 census was 8,516.
The Schuylkill River forms the township's
northern boundary, and Mount Misery
(also known as Valley Forge Mountain)
is the southern boundary. To the east is
Valley Forge National Historical Park.
The Borough of Phoenixville lies to the north
and west.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Municipal Building:
111 Valley Park Road
Mail address:
111 Valley Park Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460-5766
Telephone: 610-933-5843
Fax: 610-933-4428
Police:
Emergencies, dial 911
Non-emergency calls, 24 hours a day - 610-935-2440
Police administrative issues - 610-933-5820
The Police Department is open from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, M-F
Township Office e-mail
Directions to Township Hall
Boards and Commissions
meeting schedule for 2019 (PDF)
Township Code
Township Directory (pdf)
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Changes in the Collection of Earned Income Taxes
Act 32 of 2008 amends the Local Tax Enabling Act to require the county-wide consolidated collection of earned income tax (EIT). See the attached notice for details.
The Chester Tax Collection Committee (CTCC) recently appointed Keystone Collections Group to serve as the Earned Income Tax (EIT) and Local Services Tax (LST) collector for school and municipal taxing authorities within Chester County. More information >>>
Please note that taxes being filed by residents or businesses with Keystone Collections should contain the correct Political Subdivision (PSD) codes. For reference, use this listing from the PA Department of Community & Economic Development of codes for every school district in Pennsylvania.

The latest edition of the Bird Town Flyer from the Audubon Society can be downloaded by clicking here.
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Information for Residents
Board of Supervisors
Township Administration
Boards and Commissions
Building and Planning
Township Forms
Township Fee Schedule
Local Information and History
Maps and Regional Planning
Recycling Information
Stormwater Management
Government Links
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New Townhome Development in Township
The planned town home community on Pawling Road at Ferry Lane will be coming before the Schuylkill Township Board of Supervisors before the end of this year for final approval. Please see the attached notice with aerial view for details.
NPDES/MS4 Permit Renewal
Schuylkill Township is applying for renewal of its NPDES/MS4 permit.
The complete notice may be found here.
Eagles Pointe at Sedgley Farm Planned Residential Development
Decision of the Board of Supervisors,
July 3, 2019
The application package may be viewed at this Dropbox location (updated 2.26.19).
Wawa Conditional Use Appeal
On April 18, 2018,the Board of Supervisors rendered their decision on the Whitehorse-Phoenixville LLC (Wawa) conditional use applications. The BOS decision may be found here.
Whitehorse Road-Phoenixville LLC has filed an appeal of the decision. The appeal documents are available here for review. (12.6 MB PDF)
 Help Stop the Invasion!
Learn how from Penn State
The Spotted Lanternfly is the latest invasive insect pest that threatens our natural habitats, managed landscapes, and farms and forests. More information from the County Health Department is available at this page.>>>
Open Space Commission
Volunteer Opportunity
The Open Space Commission has an opening for a new commissioner. The full announcement with more information is available here.
IF YOU WANT TO GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE,
THERE’S A ROLE FOR YOU IN SCHUYLKILL TOWNSHIP.
There are volunteer openings for qualified residents on the Environmental Advisory Council, Historical Commission, Open Space Commission, Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board.
Click here for more information on the roles of the committees.
Submit your letter of interest with a resume to Edward M. Mentry, Jr.,Township Manager
Schuylkill Township
111 Valley Park Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460-5766
Phone: (610) 933-5843 Fax: (610) 933-4428
Email: admin@schuylkilltwp.org
Or use the Volunteer Application form.
TOWNSHIP PROJECTS
Freedom Trail
The Township is currently studying a developing a trail connecting Valley Forge Park to Phoenixville Borough. A draft feasibility study updated in August 2016 is available here to view or download (75 mb PDF file). The study is currently under review by the Chester County Planning Commission.
Sidewalk Feasibility Study
The Township is currently studying the installation of sidewalks in certain locations. A draft feasibility study updated on May 26, 2016 is available via the links below for viewing and downloading:
A public workshop was held on February 2, 2016. For residents who were unable to attend, the display boards are uploaded to this site as follows:
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