During this Fall season, residents are highly encouraged to follow CDC guidelines, as they are finding fun, Fall themed activities. As we approach Trick or Treat night, the CDC suggests that door-to-door trick or treating or trunk or treating of any kind, creates a higher risk situation where COVID-19 could easily be spread. The Borough of Wyomissing has not historically designated Trick or Treat night, however strongly encourages residents and visitors to adhere to CDC guidelines to protect the safety of Borough residents and visitors. It is recommended that residents who do not wish to participate in Trick or Treat night, keep their porch lights off for the duration of the evening on October 31, 2020. Please click the “CDC guidelines” link to obtain your copy of the guidelines: CDC Guidelines
Due to current CDC guidelines for COVID-19, and the safety of our community, Spooky Hollow has been canceled for 2020. 
BOROUGH HALL WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AS BOROUGH STAFF CONTINUES TO MONITOR THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION.
The Borough of Wyomissing playgrounds, tennis courts, open spaces and park trails are open. Please continue to practice mask usage and social distancing for your safety and the safety of others. Basketball courts are currently closed.
The administration will continue to monitor COVID-19 and reevaluate to decide whether continued closure is necessary. Staff will remain on site and will be available to answer calls and emails Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (Emergency Proclamation)(Playground program and tennis lessons will be canceled for 2020)(Tennis Social Distancing Guidelines)
Public Works, Police, Fire, and EMS services are on duty, and will remain on duty.
For assistance, please call:
610-376-7481 for Borough Hall or by email at: info@wyomissingboro.org
610-376-7481 for Tax Collector Betsy Heckman or by email at: taxcollector@wyomissingboro.org
610-375-6102 for Non- Emergency/ Administrative Police Office
610-655-4911 for Non-emergencies needing to speak to an on-duty police officer
911 for Fire and Police Emergencies
For tax and utility bill payments, please drop payments in the large drop box located in the Borough Hall parking lot near the handicap ramp. Receipts will be made available at Borough Hall once the building is re-opened OR Payment receipts will be mailed to residents if requested. Residents may also use the same drop box to request bulk ticket tags for large refuse items. In your request, indicate your name, address, regularly scheduled refuse day, a preferable contact method, indicate what kind of item(s) you want to set out, your payment of $15 per bulk tag (each item requires a bulk tag), and a self-addressed stamped envelope so we can send the bulk ticket(s) to you. Due to the mailing process, bulk ticket tags will not necessarily be available for use the same week you’re requesting a tag.
Residential building permits, commercial building permits and zoning permits are being accepted through the after-hours drop box at Borough Hall, and through the USPS, FedEx or UPS. Zoning permits may be submitted through the USPS, the after-hours drop box at Borough Hall and by email to mbare@wyomissingboro.org. Residential and commercial building permits will be reviewed, approved and available for pickup at Kraft Code Services office, with payment due at the time of pickup. Zoning permits will be reviewed and the applicant will be contacted with the fee amount due, which may be sent by USPS or by using the after-hours drop box at Borough Hall. Upon receipt of payment for a zoning permit, the approved permit will be sent to the applicant via email or USPS, whichever the applicant prefers. If you have any questions please contact Michele Bare at mbare@wyomissingboro.org, or at 610-376-7481.
Refuse and recycling collection will continue as usual on the normal routes and schedules. All refuse must be bagged in appropriate trash bags and properly secured at the top. Please do not set items at the curb that are just in plastic store bags. These items will not be collected due to the increased risk of bags breaking and spreading potential COVID-19 contamination. Recycling can continue to be placed in recycling receptacles as normal.
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR CITIZENS:
Berks County Department of Emergency Services has created a webpage to help residents of Berks County navigate resources for the Coronavirus. This site contains locally and nationally developed resources to provide accurate Coronavirus information. Please click the button below to access the Berks County DES website.
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES:
Click the button below for various resources to help small business navigate available options during this time of crisis.
Essential/Non-Essential Life Sustaining Industries
You may have noticed the recycling mailer that was sent out by J.P. Mascaro, increasing the type of items that can now be recycled. The Borough of Wyomissing is pleased to announce that we are now participating in the Flexible Plastic Packaging Program offered through J.P. Mascaro. What has changed? You are less restricted to the items you put in your recycle container, empty bottles, containers and packaging need to be thoroughly washed out, and due to the light-weight items now accepted, we ask that residents utilize the lids provided with your recycling cans.
Need a new recycle can? Please contact Borough Hall at 610-376-7481 to request a new one. Have questions on items that can or cannot be recycled? Please click the button below to review the acceptable items. Still unsure about something you want to recycle? Call the experts at J.P. Mascaro: 484-250-4686, they’re available to guide you in the direction of proper recycling.
J.P. Mascaro Recycling Mailer
Yard waste collection for 2020 will be every Wednesday from March 18th to December 9th. Dates to be determined for 2020 Fall leaf collection.
