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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

Agenda
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July – August 2026 Jul – Aug 2026
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Jul
25
Sat
Summer Fun Day / 250th Anniversary Celebration @ Barto Community Park
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Jul 25 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Summer Fun Day / 250th Anniversary Celebration 1

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Jul
27
Mon
Sandlot Baseball @ Barto Community Park
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Jul 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sandlot Baseball 2

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Aug
1
Sat
Red Barn Recycling @ Red Barn
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Aug 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Red Barn Recycling 3

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Summer Cleanup 2026 @ Red Barn Recycling Center
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Aug 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Summer Cleanup 2026 4

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Aug
3
Mon
Sen. Pennycuick Mobile Office @ Washington Township Municipal Office
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Aug 3 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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July – August 2026 Jul – Aug 2026
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Important News & Updates

PA Tax & Rent Rebate

The PA Department of Revenue offers tax / rent rebates to certain senior citizens, widows, widowers, and disabled persons with fixed and limited incomes. Please use this link:https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/ptrr to learn more about this rebate or click below to view the rebate form. PA-1000 Form

Boyertown Tax & Rent Rebate

The Boyertown Area School District offers tax / rent rebates to certain senior citizens, widows, widowers, and disabled persons with fixed and limited incomes. Please note that you must complete the PA tax & rent rebate before applying for the Boyertown rebate. Please click the link below to view the rebate form. More Info

Attention Residents

***The Burn Ban has been lifted ***

Community Survey

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Township is currently conducting a parks & recreation community survey to guide our redevelopment of the Barto Community Park. Please click the link below to take the survey. Survey

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

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

Niantic Road Update

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 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 Summer 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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