Maxatawny News
At the Board of Supervisors meeting on April 10, 2024 the Board approved a meeting date change. Moving forward, all Board of Supervisor monthly meetings will be held the second Monday of the month, not the second Wednesday. The first meeting to be held on the new date will be Monday, May 13, 2024 with a start time of 6:30 pm.
Per approved resolution 2024-05, Mulch will now be $20.00 per load when loaded by Township employees. There is still no charge if resident loads mulch themselves.
Park rental fees for 2024 are: Resident - Pavilion & Kitchen - $125.00, Non-Resident - Pavilion & Kitchen - $225.00, Resident Pavilion only - $75.00, Non-Resident - Pavilion only - $125.00. **Forms and check must be from a Township resident for payment of park rental fees.
Maxatawny Township is seeking Township residents who are interested in serving on the Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board. The Board meets on an as needed basis, typically a just a few times annually. Candidates must be qualified by training and experience on matters pertaining to building construction. Training and experience may consist of licensure as an architect or engineer, experience in the construction industry, and training as an inspector or plan reviewer. Email jwehr@maxatawny.net if interested.
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Drinking Water Quality Report
If you would like to receive a paper copy, please call 484-507-4718 or email MTMA6862@gmail.com - MTMA is pleased to report that the drinking water meets all federal and state requirements.
Click Departments, then Municipal Authority, on left side you will see Pay Water & Sewer Bill
If you see a street light that is out, please call Met-Ed at 1-800-545-7741. All street lights should contain a pole number. Please try to obtain the pole number before calling Met-Ed as it is essential in resolving the issue. Thanks for your help!
Maxatawny Township is pleased to announce the release of our new website @ www.maxatawny.org. The new site features easy access to upcoming meetings, events, and agendas directly on the homepage. Feel free to browse our site and call us if you have any questions.
PRIOR TO ANY BURNING (and for more information and details), YOU ARE REQUIRED TO contact the Kutztown Fire Chief at 484-226-4166 and the Township Code Enforcement Officer at 610-683-6518.
Before starting any work and if you are unsure if work requires a permit, please call the Township Office.
Brush recycling drop site for Maxatawny Township residents ONLY. Township accept any form of brush up to FOUR (4) inches in diameter. WE DO NOT ACCEPT: firewood, bales, bamboo, flowers/plants, concrete/cement blocks, grass clippings, leaves, construction material, large tree stumps.
State Roads - Eagle Point, Noble Street, Krumsville Road, Long Lane, Millcreek road, Crystal Cave Road, Old Topton Road, Topton Road, Fleetwood Road, Bowers Road (from Fleetwood Road to Township line), 222
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Maxatawny is a name derived from a Native American language purported to mean "Bear's Path Creek".
Maxatawny encompasses a total area of 26.3 square miles and is home to approximately 7,181 residents and is served by the Kutztown Area School District. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania lies mostly in the township and straddles the boundary with Kutztown.
