Longswamp Township

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Longswamp Township Incorporated in May of 1761, Longswamp Township is a local Government Municipality located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Longswamp is a rural community that sprawls over 22.7 square miles and has a population of 5,587 (2022 US Census). Longswamp Township is home to 2 parks, Township Community Park which boasts a large playground, baseball fields, and a hockey rink, and Hunsickers Grove which boasts a large pavilion with a kitchen, a sand volleyball court and a pond for fishing. Each park has 2 pavilions that can be rented out through the Township office. Longswamp is also home to numerous Park and Recreation events throughout the year such as Swampfest and Christmas in July. You can also find lots to do at Bear Creek Mountain Resort such as skiing and snowboarding. There are a few creeks that run through Longswamp known as the LIttle Lehigh, Swabia, and Sacony. Longswamp Township includes the villages of Farmington, Hancock, Henningsville, Longsdale, Longswamp, Maple Grove, Mertztown, New Hensingersville, Red Lion, Rittenhouse Gap, and Siesholtsville. Longswamp Township surrounds the Borough of Topton, and is neighbors to Upper Macungie Township, Lower Macungie Township, Alburtis Borough, Hereford Township, District Township, Rockland Township and Maxatawny Township.

❤️ Congratulations Park & Rec
10/15/2026

❤️ Congratulations Park & Rec

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10/14/2026

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10/13/2026

Longswamp Township Board of Supervisors Meeting AMENDED Agenda
1112 State Street, Mertztown, PA 19539
October 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call & Announcements
• This meeting is being recorded principally to aid in the preparation of the minutes & for such other purposes as the Board sees fit. Please state your name & address when addressing the Board, & before speaking please be aware that attending visitors may also be recording the meeting without your knowledge.
• We have 3 Vacancies on the Environmental Advisory Council Committee and 1 vacancy on the Township Historical Commission
Public Comments (Agenda Items)
Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items)
Secretary/Treasurer
1. Board of Supervisors Business Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2026
2. Approval of Bills
3. Treasurers Report – September 2026
4. Verification of Monthly Bank Account Reconciliations – September 2026
5. Memo Requesting Approval to Disburse the 2026 Volunteer Fire Relief Allocation to Topton Fire Company
6. Memo Requesting Cancelation of the October 27, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting and Budget Meeting
Office Administration Report
1. Memo - Electronic Recycling Day
Engineer and Planning Commission Report
1. Municipal Maintenance Building Status Update
Sewage Enforcement Officer Report
(Reminder Cycle 3 Pumping is in effect. Deadline June 30, 2027)
1. Appoint Ross Wolford as a Sewage Enforcement Officer
Zoning and Codes Enforcement Report
Solicitors’ Report
1. Resolution/Agreement for Joint Co-Op Purchase of a 2018" Bomag BW161ADO-5 Roller
2. Authorization to obtain RFPs from potential lenders to obtain loan terms for maintenance building project
3. Authorization for Solicitor to prepare and advertise debt ordinance for maintenance building project
Park & Recreation
1. Park & Recreation Board Boot Camp
Human Resource Directors Report
Roadmaster Report
1. September 2026 Roadmasters Report
Old Business
1. 1036 Woodside Avenue Tax Refund Approval
New Business
1. Longswamp Township Historical Society Sign Request
2. Brandywine Heights Education Foundation Special Event Permit
Closing Remarks & Adjournment

🎃 LONGSWAMP TOWNSHP PARKS & RECREATION @ 2026 TOPTON HALLOWEEN PARADE ❤️ Love the community we serve.
10/13/2026

🎃 LONGSWAMP TOWNSHP PARKS & RECREATION @ 2026 TOPTON HALLOWEEN PARADE
❤️ Love the community we serve.

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10/12/2026

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10/08/2026

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10/08/2026

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🔴 Please be advised, the Township office will be closed today 11am-12:30pm, thank you.
10/07/2026

🔴 Please be advised, the Township office will be closed today 11am-12:30pm, thank you.

Address

1112 State Street
Mertztown, PA
19539

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16106827388

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