Township Residents needing Clean Fill

Please contact the Township if you would like to receive clean fill. The Township has various projects where we will have clean fill that we need to dispose of. If interested, contact us at 724-727-3515 and we can make arrangements with you.

Beginning January 1, 2010, Berkheimer will be the Tax Administrator/Collector

for The Earned Income Tax and Local Services Tax (see below)

However, all 2009 Earned Income Tax & Local Services Tax

will continue to be collected by:

Paula Knell, Act 511 Tax Collector

 for the Fourth Quarter and Final 2009 Returns

The last day to pay 2009 Earned Income Tax is 4/15/2009

Office Hours:

Monday and Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Municipal Building

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - call for an appointment

Telephone number 724-567-1413

Earned Income Tax Forms

"Quarterly Return Forms"            "Final Return Form"

Local Services Tax Forms

"Quarterly Return Form"          "Refund Request Form"         "Exemption Certificate"

Berkheimer Tax Administrator for Washington Township EIT & LST 2010

(Earned Income Tax and Local Services Tax)

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 412-881-3075 or 1-800-360-3075 or 412-881-3080

Berkheimer web site:  http://www.hab-inc.com

Customer Care web site:  http://www.hab-inc.com/inTouch/FormGenerator.aspx?form_id=3&site_id=1&page_id=36671&major=1&minor=1

EIT electronic filing web site: http://www.hab-inc.com/content/indefilelearnmore.htm

   Click here for:  Berkheimer Letter to Wash Twp. Residents/Taxpayers 1.2010

   Click here for:  Berkheimer Letter to Employers in Wash. Twp. 1.2010

   Click here for:  Berkheimer Survey 2.2010.pdf

Public Star Parties at Kunkle Park

Kiski Astronomers star parties are scheduled in Kunkle Park, Washington Township, the first Saturday in May and the second Saturday of each month, June through September. They will officially begin after sunset as darkness falls, although some objects may be able to be observed while the sky is still blue. Star parties are held "weather permitting", Lightning storms, rain or totally cloudy skies will cancel the events. Remember to dress warmly. Coats and hats are recommended, even in the summer, the nights can get chilly. Please cover flashlights with red cellophane to help preserve night vision.

 In addition to the above highlights, double stars of various colors, star clusters of dozens to thousands of stars, the remains of exploded stars, gaseous nebulae where stars are being born, and entire galaxies of stars may also be observed, depending upon the month and observing conditions.

 Additional information about the Kiski Astronomers Star Parties may be obtained from:  http://home.comcast.net/~kiskiastronomers/

Terry Trees, Star Party Coordinator:  724-337-3231and additional information about the Kiski Astronomers Denny Hill, President, 724-845-7567 or Ed Kuzemchak, Treasurer, 412-952-5347

New Paper Recycle Bins!!

You may have noticed the green and yellow bins located in the front and back parking lots at the Municipal Building.  These bins are for you to place your paper, shredded paper, newspapers and their inserts, catalogs, and any junk mail that you feel comfortable putting into our recycling bin. 

PLEASE DO NOT place the following items into the bins, as the recycling contractor CANNOT ACCEPT:

Please be aware that failure to follow these instructions will result in the loss of the recycling bins.  We have already been alerted that someone has thrown garbage and bottles into the bins.  Once again, ONLY PAPER may be placed into the bins.

Recycling - Alternative Locations

Drop-off bins for commingled material will remain at the following locations:

Special Collections:

NOTICE

Open Records Law

Township's Open Records Officer:  Cheryl Dickey, 285 Pine Run Church Road, Apollo, PA 15613, 724-727-3515, e-mail washtwp@washingtontownship.com

State Office of Open Records:  Office of Open Records, Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North St., Plaza Level, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225, 717-346-9903, e-mail openrecords@state.pa.us

County District Attorney:  John Peck, 2 N. Main Street, Suite 206, Greensburg, PA 15601,

724-830-3949

Right-to-Know Forms, click on the link to view forms

  Request Form                                    Fee Schedule                        Township Resolution

NOTICE

REGULAR MEETINGS

Following is a schedule of meetings for calendar year 2009 for Washington Township, Westmoreland County:

Board of Supervisors' Agenda Meetings - Monday prior to second Thursday, 6:00 P.M.;

Board of Supervisors' Township Meetings - Second Thursday, 7:00 P.M.;

Planning Commission Meetings - First and Third Thursdays, 7:00 P.M.;

Municipal Authority of Washington Township Meetings - Fourth Thursday, 7:00 P.M.

All meetings will be held at the Municipal Building, 285 Pine Run Church Road, Apollo, PA.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend any scheduled meeting and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate, contact the Township Office 724-727-3515 seven (7) days prior to any scheduled meeting to discuss how Washington Township may best accommodate your needs.