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1. The resident at the end of my street has greenery that keeps me from safely seeing to exit my street. Can something be done?

Yes. A notice can be left with property owners to remind them that they must trim their foliage for safe sight distance at the intersection. If they do not respond in a reasonable amount of time, then we will cut what is necessary to make it safe. This is not always to the liking of the property owners, so it is best if they do it themselves.

2. Is the township responsible for trees in rights of way?

No. Trees are owned by the property owner, not the township. During a storm, the township will respond to clear a tree from a roadway; however, the the final tree removal and cleanup is the responsibility of the property owner.

3. Can I get the township to fix a pothole on my street?

Yes. You can report the location of a pothole by calling the Public Works Department at (610) 458-9400 or by filling out our online form. A public works representative will temporarily fill the hole with cold patch to make the road safe. We will return at a later date to complete the repair properly with hot asphalt mix. Report a Pothole Online

4. Who paints the lines in the roadways?

All long lines are painted by a professional line striping contractor who was successful in the competitive bid process. Crosswalks, arrows, and legends are painted by either in-house employees or contractors. Bid List

5. My mailbox was pushed down by a snow plow. Will you replace it?

The township will reimburse you for up to $35 with a receipt if:

• The mailbox was physically hit with the plow, not the snow foil
• The post was installed properly
• The post was otherwise in good condition

If the post was installed incorrectly, rusted, rotted, or thinned by a weed-whacker, we are not responsible for the mailbox.

6. Are there specifications for installing mailboxes?

The front of the mailbox door should be installed 6-8 inches back from the face of the curb at a height of 41-45 inches. United States Postal Service Mailbox Standards

7. Why do you plow in my driveway after I have shoveled it out?

It is the township's policy to open all roads wide enough for emergency vehicles first. After that is complete, we then start to clear back as close to the curb as possible so that the mail carrier can get to your mailbox. We continue this operation until the snow has stopped falling, and we are able to push the snow back to the curb. During large snowfalls, this is not always possible. Some shoveling by the resident may be necessary at the mailbox. As a tip, do not shovel the last 4-5 feet of your driveway until the plows are done.

8. The township has cut the trees in front of my property, and they do not look good. Will you come fix this?

The township trims trees that hang over the roadway when we get complaints from trucks and buses that use the roadway. These trees and bushes hit their vehicles and break their mirrors. This trimming is for the safety of the motoring public, and we cut only what is necessary to make it safe. We will not return to re-cut.

It is the property owner’s job to maintain the trees on their property. Trees should be 12-14 feet above the road and should be cut back behind the curb line.

9. Can cars be parked on the street during a snow storm?

Cars cannot be parked on the street during a snow storm. If you do not have room for all of your vehicles in your driveway, please make arrangements with a neighbor to use their driveway during snow and ice removal events.

It is costly for the township to return to areas where cars were parked during a snow storm. It is also hard on the township's equipment to remove snow that has refrozen under a car. Finally, cars parked in the street can easily be damaged by plows.

10. Who should I call if I see a traffic sign on the ground?

If it is a stop or yield sign, call the township at (610) 458-9400 right away. If the office is closed, please call the Police Department at (610) 692-5100. This is a very serious condition, and the Public Works Department will respond as soon as possible.

For all other signs, please feel free to file a report via our Request Tracker system. Report a problem with a street sign