Welcome to
Washington
Township
Continuing the Vision Since 1840 Preserving the Values
The Township has multiple committee vacancies for:
Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals, Environmental Advisory Council
Please call Sue Brown if you are interested in joining a committee!
Community Calendar
Important News & Updates
Memorial Benches & Trees
Washington Township Parks & Recreation has established a Memorial Bench & Tree Program. Township residents are invited to mark a personal milestone with a reminder by placing a donation for a Memorial Bench or Tree, to be placed in a local park. Please click the below link to learn more about this program.
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Attention Residents
Burn Ban Lifted - Due to the recent weather, the burn ban in the township has been lifted.
Attention Residents
Charity Bike Ride On April 12th, Dream Come True will be holding a charity bike ride in the township. Roads that will be affected include Groff, Heydt's Schoolhouse, Hill Church & Locust Roads.
Perkiomen Spring Cleanup On April 12th volunteers will be present on Forgedale Road between the game lands and Old Route 100. Please use caution when traveling on these roads.
Perkiomen Spring Cleanup On April 12th volunteers will be present on Forgedale Road between the game lands and Old Route 100. Please use caution when traveling on these roads.
Spring Events
Washington Township Parks & Recreation will be holding a Spring Plant Sale on May 3 & 10, 2025. Please click the below link to learn more about this event.
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War Memorial Restoration
Washington Township is currently planning to restore our War Memorial located on Barto Road. If you are interested in making a donation to support this important project, please click the below link to learn more.
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Scams & Identity Thief
Today's scammers target individuals through various methods, including phone, email, or social media in an attempt to obtain money, and personal, medical, or financial information. Please click the below link to learn more.
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New Sewer Rates for 2025
Click on the link below to learn more about the lower sewer rate schedule for 2025. Please remember, your sewer bill can now be paid online! In addition to over the phone, or at the Township Building. We accept all major credit cards, debit cards and E-checks.
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Red Barn Recycling Center
The Red Barn Recycling Center is open the first Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 11:00am, and the third Wednesday of each month (during the months of March through October) from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. The Recycling Center is open to residents of Washington Township only.
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Event Volunteers Needed
The Parks & Recreation Board is looking to develop a list of event volunteers. No matter how much time you may be able to spend volunteering, the Board would like to hear from you. Please click the below link to view the application. If interested please email Mark at parks (at) washtwpberks.org.
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Tax Collection 2025
Tax collection hours will be held at the Township building as scheduled on the 2025 tax bill. Tax payments can also be mailed to Brenda Breidigan, Washington Township Tax Collector at 2025 Old Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA 19505 or placed in the black lock drop box, at the municipal building.
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Newsletters & Reports
Washington Township, the Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee, Senator Pennycuick, Berks County AND BERKS EIT offers various newsletters and reports throughout the year. Please click the link below to view available newsletters and reports. The Winter 2025 Washington Township Newsletter is now available.
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Important Contacts
- Township Office: 610-845-7760
- Township Manager: Susan J. Brown
- Email: sbrown@washtwpberks.org
- Public Works Dept: 610-845-2753
- Send Us A Fax: 610-845-8499
Latest News
Scams & Identity Thief
03/01/2024
SCAMS & INDENTITY THIEF Today’s scammers target individuals through various methods, including phone, email, or
Crossley Farm Superfund Site
01/26/2024
Updated information about the United States Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) cleanup efforts at the Crossley
Bally Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site
01/26/2024
Updated information about the United States Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) cleanup efforts at the Bally
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