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the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Washington, Berks County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 28, 2026, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Township of Washington Municipal Building, for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Township of Washington Zoning Ordinance Please click the below link to learn more about this notice. More Info

*** New Tax & Rent Rebate *** Boyertown Area School District now offers tax / rent rebates to certain senior citizens, widows, widowers, and disabled persons with fixed and limited incomes. Please click below to learn more about this rebate. More Info

*** New Tax & Rent Rebate *** Boyertown Area School District now offers tax / rent rebates to certain senior citizens, widows, widowers, and disabled persons with fixed and limited incomes. Please click below to learn more about this rebate. More Info

****ATTENTION**** The Township is reminding residents that currently utilize the public sewer system to not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet. Any other items flushed in the toilet can result in damage to the system and increase operational costs. Please click the link below to view the don't flush graphic. More Info

Due to favorable conditions for brush and wildfires, the Township has issued a burn ban until further notice. Please stay safe and practice fire prevention. Open-pit fires, campfires, and burning of yard waste or other materials is not allowed. Cooking with a grill is permitted. More Info

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. More Info

If you encounter any wildlife that appears to be hurt or distressed, please contact our local wildlife rescue center - Cricket Wildlife Center. Please click the link below to visit their website for more information and phone number. If you specifically encounter a bat that is hurt or distressed, please contact pabatrehab.org. More Info

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. More Info

Click on the link below to learn more about the lower sewer rate schedule for 2026. 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. View Rates

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. View Procedures

PADOT has notified the township that the repairs to the small bridge located on Niantic Road (where the temporary stop signs are located) is scheduled to be completed in June or possibly late may.

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. Learn More

Senator Tracy Pennycuick will be holding mobile office hours at the township's municipal building (120 Barto Road, Barto, PA 19504) the 1st Monday of the month from 1pm to 4pm. More Information

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 2026 Washington Township Newsletter is now available. View Newsletters