Borough Directory

Municipal Contacts

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL:
John W. Hoffert – 610.775.0465

VICE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL:
Ronald R. Klee, Jr. – 610.775.4444

COUNCILMEMBERS:
Elizabeth M. Bentz – 610.781.4254
Alec M. Ernst
Michael A. Hoffert – 484.256.2276
Dr. Edward B. Michalik
Conrad Vanino – 610.378.0471

MAYOR:
Andrew R. Hivner – 610.777.1338

BOROUGH MANAGER:
Scott D. Brossman, Jr – 610.777.1338
info@shillingtonboro.net

POLICE CHIEF:
Brett A. Hivner – 610.777.3947
info@shillingtonpd.com

FIRE CHIEF:
Robert Knouse – 610.777.7284

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR:
David W. Shirk – 610.777.8436
info@shillingtonboro.net

ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR:
Douglas J. Weiss – 610.777.8436
info@shillingtonboro.net

BOROUGH SECRETARY:
Jan M. Boyd – 610.777.1338
info@shillingtonboro.net

TAX COLLECTOR:
Carol A. Leiphart – 610.685.1763
cleiphart1@gmail.com

BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL:
Terrance Naugle – 610.375.8822

RECREATION DIRECTOR:
Kyle Kuser
kyle.kuser@gmsd.org

REMINDERS

CURB LINE TREES
A reminder to Borough residents, trimming or removing curb line trees requires a permit from the Borough. Tree permit applications are located at this LINK.

JUST A REMINDER FOR PET OWNERS
It shall be unlawful for the owner, handler, custodian, or keeper of any animal to allow any such animal under such person’s control to defile or defecate on any sidewalk, walkway, roadway, street, or property of another person. It shall be the duty of such owner, handler, custodian, or keeper of any animal that defecates on any sidewalk, walkway, roadway, street, or property of another to promptly clean up and remove all feces discharged and to dispose of such feces in a lawful and sanitary manner.

REMINDER… IT’S THE LAW: ELECTRONICS MUST BE RECYCLED
You may take your discarded electronics to the Berks County Solid Waste Authority Recycling Center, 1316 Hilltop Road, Bern Township on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

MEETINGS

COUNCIL MEETING – The next meeting of the Shillington Borough Council is scheduled for a budget workshop on Monday, November 18, 2024 beginning at 6:00 pm. CLICK HERE for the November 18, 2024 Council Meeting Agenda (posted 11/15/2024)

MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MEETING – The next meeting of the Shillington Municipal Authority is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 beginning at 4:00 pm. CLICK HERE for the October 15, 2024 Authority Meeting Agenda (posted 10/11/2024)

ZONING HEARING BOARD MEETING – The next meeting of the Shillington Zoning Hearing Board is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm. CLICK HERE for the July 15, 2024 Zoning Meeting Agenda (posted 07/12/2024)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm. CLICK HERE for the April 15, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda (posted 04/12/2024)

CIVIL SERVICE MEETING – The next meeting of the Civil Service Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm. CLICK HERE for the August 28, 2024 Civil Service Meeting Agenda (posted 08/27/2024)

RECREATION BOARD MEETING – The next meeting of the Recreation Board is scheduled for Monday, August 5, 2024, 6:30 PM at the Municipal Building. For more information on the meeting please call the Town Hall at 610-777-1338.

STORM WATER – HOW DOES IT EFFECT YOU?

Visit the Borough’s webpage on storm water to see what you can do to help keep our streams clean and reduce pollution. CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for more information about stormwater in Berks County.

CLICK HERE for a copy of the Home Owners Guide to Stormwater BMP Maintenance

CLICK HERE for a citizens reporting form for illicit discharges to the stormwater system. Return form to the Town Hall or email to info@shillingtonboro.net.

For more information on protecting our waterways while using fertilizers at your property, click on the links below: