From the Mayor

Folks, since this is Bernville’s 175th anniversary and the Nations 250th celebration of the Declaration of Independence, I’m sure you all would like this to be a special year for the Borough. The Historical and Cultural Society are already well underway planning for this special year. The banner hanging at the Post Office will be … Read more

Snow Emergency Declared

☆☆ Snow Emergency Lifted ☆☆ A Snow Emergency has been declared by Mayor Wayne Lesher Effective: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Through: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM NO PARKING is permitted on the following Snow Emergency routes and areas: Main Street (Garfield Rd to Shartlesville Rd) 2nd Street (Main St … Read more

Vacant Council Seat

Bernville Borough has a vacant Borough Council seat. Interested residents must have lived in the Borough for at least one (1) full year to be eligible. Qualified residents are encouraged to attend the Borough Council Workshop on January 27, where candidates will be interviewed and an appointment made thereafter.

Notice to the Residents of Bernville Borough, Penn Township, Jefferson Township, and North Heidelberg Townships

The Borough Council of the Borough of Bernville, Berk County, Pennsylvania and the Board of Supervisors of the Townships of Penn, Jefferson and North Heidelberg, Berks County, Pennsylvania will hold a Joint Workshop Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, beginning at 7:00p.m., at the Penn Township Municipal Building located at 840 North Garfield Road, Bernville, … Read more

Arbor Day Tree Planting

Mark Your Calendar for Bernville Borough’s Arbor Day! On Saturday, April 26th, join us at Umbenhauer Park for a tree planting to celebrate Arbor Day in Bernville.  The tree planting will be held at 10 AM.  Bernville celebrates Arbor Day to recognize the importance of trees in our community.  Bernville has celebrated Arbor Day for … Read more

Statement From the Borough

The Mayor and Council for the Borough of Bernville are aware of the incident that occurred in the Borough today involving an officer of the Police Department who was injured while responding to the incident.  It is the understanding of the Borough that the injuries were not life threatening.  The incident is being investigated by … Read more

Countywide Burn Ban

Berks County has imposed a county-wide burn ban, effective November 2, 2024. The burn ban has been enacted at the recommendation of the District Forester from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). This burn ban is effect for 30 days. This has been due to the dry conditions our region has faced … Read more