Resident Services
Information for Union Township residents about utilities, schools, library, postal service, animal control, and related services. Use the links below to jump to each topic.
Public Water
Union Township has public water currently in three (3) areas of the Township: near Birdsboro, the Geigertown area, and in the Buckingham Preserve Community.
- Birdsboro area: Birdsboro Municipal Authority — 610-582-3000
- Geigertown area: Aqua — 1-877-987-2782
- Buckingham Preserve: Contact the UTMA — 610-582-3769, ext. 4
Schools
Union Township is part of the Daniel Boone Area School District.
- Daniel Boone Administrative Offices (Intermediate Center): 200 Boone Dr., Douglassville, PA 19518 — 610-689-6240
- Daniel Boone Area High School: 501 Chestnut St., Birdsboro, PA 19518 — 610-582-6100
- Daniel Boone Middle School: 1845 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518 — 610-689-6300
- Amity Primary Center: 2144 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518 — 610-689-6200
- Monocacy Elementary Center (Primary Center): 576 Monocacy Creek Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508 — 610-385-6800
Library
The Boone Area Library, located at 129 N. Mill Street, Birdsboro, PA, serves our area.
Gas & Electric
Natural gas is provided by UGI — 1-800-276-2722
Electric service is provided by Met-Ed — 1-800-545-7741
You may choose your own electric supplier.
Cell / Telephone / Internet
Cable TV service is provided by Service Electric — 1-800-344-0347 and Comcast — 1-877-864-5470
Telephone: Telephone companies that service our area include Windstream, Verizon, and other phone companies.
Internet: Internet companies that service our area include Windstream, Service Electric, Comcast — 1-877-864-5470, and other internet companies.
Postal Service
- United States Postal Service — Birdsboro: 610-582-2301
- United States Postal Service — Douglassville: 1-800-275-8777
- United States Postal Service — Geigertown: 1-800-275-8777
Animal Control
Union Township animal control information, including the Animal Rescue League of Berks County service agreement and what to do if you find or lose a pet.
PA Do Not Call List
Unwanted telemarketing calls can be a nuisance and an intrusion upon your privacy at home. In 2002, Pennsylvanians were first given the opportunity to avoid these calls by registering for the Do Not Call list.
Driver/Vehicle Services
PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services — licensing, registration, and related motor vehicle services.
Employment Assistance
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Workforce Assistance — job seeker and workforce development resources.
Mailbox Improvement
The U.S. Post Office has designated Mailbox Improvement Week to encourage customers to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance of their mailboxes. Mailboxes should be approved by the Postmaster General, designed to protect mail from weather, safe to use, conveniently located, and neat in appearance. Approved curbside mailbox styles include traditional, contemporary, and locked (full or limited service) designs.
Veterans Housing
Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on assisting veterans who are at risk of, or who are literally homeless. The Reading office covers Berks as well as Lancaster and Schuylkill counties; the organization also serves much of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Voter Registration & Election Services
Berks County residents may register to vote, update voter registration, or locate their polling place through the Berks County Election Services office.
Berks County Government Services
For county-wide services including licensing, assistance programs, and public records, visit the Berks County official website.
Pennsylvania State Services
Access a complete directory of Pennsylvania state agencies, programs, and online services at PA.gov.