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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

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May
4
Mon
Sen. Pennycuick Mobile Office @ Washington Township Municipal Office
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May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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May
7
Thu
Planning Commission – Meeting
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May 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

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May
9
Sat
Township Plant Sale @ Barto Community Park
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May 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Township Plant Sale 1

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May
12
Tue
Berks County Commissioners Town Hall Meeting @ Boyertown Community Library
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May 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Berks County Commissioners will hold a Town Hall at the Boyertown Community Library at 24 North Reading Avenue in Boyertown on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 pm. The three Commissioners will provide an update on Berks County and answer questions from the public.  Doors open at 6 pm.  For more information, please contact 610-478-6136.

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Parks & Recreation Board – Meeting @ Municipal Building Meeting Room
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May 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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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. More Info

Attention Residents

*** 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

Important Public Sewer Users

****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

IMPORTANT - BURN BAN

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

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. More Info

Wildlife Rescue Center

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

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. More Info

New Sewer Rates for 2026

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

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. View Procedures

Town Hall Meeting

The Berks County Commissioners will hold a Town Hall at the Boyertown Community Library at 24 North Reading Avenue in Boyertown on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 pm. The three Commissioners will provide an update on Berks County and answer questions from the public. Doors open at 6 pm. For more information, please contact 610-478-6136.

Tax Collection 2026

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

Sen. Pennycuick Mobile Office

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

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 2026 Washington Township Newsletter is now available. View Newsletters
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Our History

With our rich history, Washington Township still thrives primarily as a prime residential community with an ever increasing population.

Parks & Rec

We are proud of the fact that we have beautiful recreational areas for our residents to enjoy. Learn more about our available spaces.

Pay Bill Online

We’re excited to announce that sewer bills can now be paid online, over the phone, or in person with credit cards, debit cards and eChecks.

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