Did you know that, every year, over 1,000 motorists do not obey the School Bus Stopping Law? Help keep our children safe by reviewing your responsibilities as a motorist as well as the penalties for violations.
ADA-compliant Bump Outs Installed on Main Street by the Park
Installing ADA-compliant curb ramp bump outs at mid-block street crossings serves multiple purposes and offers significant benefits. These bump outs extend the sidewalk into the parking lane, reducing the crossing distance for pedestrians and enhancing their visibility to drivers. This design not only calms traffic by narrowing the roadway, encouraging slower vehicle speeds, but also ensures accessibility for all pedestrians, including those with disabilities, in accordance with PennDOT standards. By improving safety and accessibility, these curb ramp bump outs create a more inclusive and pedestrian-friendly environment.
Topton Ambulance Service Appointed by Borough of Kutztown
The Borough of Kutztown has appointed Topton Ambulance Service as its primary provider of emergency medical ambulance services.
This emergency medical ambulance service will be made available to all residents of the Borough through an EMS (Emergency Medical Service) property tax. In essence, this EMS tax will provide all residents with a membership with the Topton Ambulance Service.
In the event a resident receives emergency care, payment for that care will be handled in the following manner: 1) the resident will pay the deductible on their medical insurance to Topton Ambulance, 2) the medical insurance company will pay Topton Ambulance the policy allowance for the resident’s emergency care, and 3) Topton Ambulance will then waive any balance of fees or co-pays for the resident.
NOTE: In cooperation and collaboration with Maxatawny Township, Topton Ambulance Service has agreed to house a second ambulance, for dispatch, at the Maxatawny Municipal Building on Quarry Road to ensure that both communities continue to be well served in their times of medical need.
Updated November 15, 2023
Utility Payment Assistance
Having trouble paying your utility bill? Here are some organizations from which residents have received assistance:
Berks Coalition
831 Walnut Street, Reading, PA 19601
610-372-7222
Friend, Inc. Community Services
658D Noble Street, Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-7790
LIHEAP-Berks County Assistance Office
625 Cherry Street, Reading, PA 19602
610-736-4228
Salvation Army
301 South 5th Street, Reading, PA 19603
610-373-7817
United Way of Berks
501 Washington Street, Suite 601, Reading, PA 19603
610-685-4550
