Washington Township
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Board of Supervisors: Rich Gardner, Joe Olszewski, Matt Thornton

Planned Power Outage - March 27 - Orchard Street
On Monday, March 27, 2023, there will be a planned power outage to upgrade facilities.
The outage is in the vicinity of Orchard Street in Apollo, PA and will affect 15 customers.
Customers will experience a service interruption from approximately 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
In the event of inclement weather, the planned outage will be rescheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Each customer will be notified via the phone number listed on their electric account. Customers needing to update their account phone number should call the contact center 1-800-686-0021. Customers can also sign-up to receive alerts by text or email by going online at: www.firstenergycorp.com/login; select - "Text and Email Alerts".

Temporary Summer Road Help Needed - 40 hours
Applications are being accepted for a “TEMPORARY Summer Road Worker” by the Washington Township, Board of Supervisors. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a valid PA driver’s license and pass a drug test. Job consists of manual labor. Applications may be received from the Municipal Building, 285 Pine Run Church Road, Apollo, Monday-Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. Salary commensurate with experience.

Fishing-for-Kids Only April 1 to May 1, 2023
Washington-Bell Lions Fishing-for-Kids-Only Area
April 1 to May 1, 2023 - AGES 12 AND UNDER ONLY

Dumpster Day - Spring Clean Up
Our annual cleanup day for residents with identification will be held Saturday, May 6 at the Road Department’s Maintenance building at 3788 Route 66, from 7 am to 5 pm.
Two truckloads are permitted per household.
The following items will NOT be accepted: Liquids, paints, chemicals/hazardous materials, any electronics (including TV’s), any appliances containing Freon, batteries, tires, and household garbage.

Office Closed - Friday, April 7
The office will be closed on Friday, April 7 in observance of Good Friday.

Washington Township Enewsletter
Residents interested in receiving our weekly E-newsletter, please call 724-727-3515 or send an email to washtwp@washingtontownship.com requesting to be added to the list.
Click HERE for the most current E-newsletter.
(March 20 through March 26, 2023)

2023 Kunkle Park Pavilion Rentals
We are now taking reservations for the 2023 rental season.
Please call the office for information.

Tree Trimming
The Public Works Department will continue tree trimming as necessary. There is also an outside contractor doing some of the work. Tree limbs or shrubs which hang approximately 3 ‘-5’ off asphalt edge (except in yard areas around houses), approximately 2’-3’ off asphalt edge in yard areas around houses and low hanging limbs up to approximately 16’-18’ high, become a hazard and cause damage to buses and trucks and also interferes with proper snow removal. We would greatly appreciate if all residents trim their trees in this area.
We cannot be held responsible if there is any damage to your trees. If you are concerned with the health of your trees, please either trim them yourselves or hire a qualified tree arborist.
If you need any further information, please contact Rick Huffman at the township maintenance building at 724-727-9669. Also, if you have any other road related concerns, please don’t hesitate to call. We always appreciate the information.
We will also be trimming shrubs and trees that restrict vision at intersections.
Please be aware that our township ordinance prohibits parking on streets. This is especially important during the winter months when the plows need to have access. This will be enforced.

Police Department
The Washington Township Police Department is on Facebook and Nixle (Nixle.org). Residents are encouraged to visit these free sites. If you notice any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, do not hesitate to contact 911.
There is more information located under the "Services and Information" tab and selecting Police Department.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-Township-Police/123134821066134

Lions' brooms
Lions’ Brooms are available for purchase at the Municipal Building REGULAR BROOMS - $10 LARGE BROOMS - $12 PUSH BROOMS - $20
CHILDREN'S BROOMS - $6 WHISK BROOMS - $5
If interested in helping your local community, join the WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP/BELL TOWNSHIP LION'S CLUB. Monthly meetings are held at the Township building every 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact John Doyle at 724-727-2518.

Compliance audit report of the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Relief Association, Incorporated for the period, January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020.
To view a PDF of this report, CLICK HERE

Blue Reflective Address Signs
The blue reflective address number signs are available for sale at the Township Office. The cost for these signs is $15 each.

Township Road Updates
Gill Road will be closed to thru-traffic indefinately.

Act 75 of 2021/HB 523 - Private Road Maintenance
Major provisions:
Amends the General Road Law to clarify that each property owner benefiting from a private road must contribute proportionally to the cost of maintenance and has the right to bring civil action to enforce this provision.
* Does not apply to private roads subject to a written maintenance agreement or a private road within a home-owners association.
To view Act 75 of 2021, CLICK HERE

MS4 Stormwater
Please see the attached information regarding the MS4 Program. To view this information: CLICK HERE.
Also, please view additional information under the "Services and Information" tab and then select "MS4" or CLICK HERE.

Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
To view the Westmoreland Cleanways website: Click HERE
General Public:
Mondays Noon – 5 p.m. (Closed-Labor Day, Sept. 6)
Wednesdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2nd Saturday of Each Month 8:30 a.m. – Noon
724-879-4020
To view the Westmoreland Cleanways 2022 Fall newsletter,

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

MedReturn Drug Collection
Drop-off boxes for unwanted prescription medications are located at the Washington Township Police Department (M-F, 8 am to 3 pm) and other police departments in our area. Residents can bring any outdated or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter pills, inhalers, ointments, creams, sprays and pet medicines. Medicines should be deposited in sealed bottles, bags or other containers; patient information can be removed or crossed out. Needles and injectable drugs will not be accepted.

Senior Softball, Kiski Valley Grays players wanted
Attention: Recreational Softball Players (Guys and Girls)
Age 55 and Older
Softball Games begin in mid-April and are held on Mondays and Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm.
The Senior Softball team is always welcoming new players to their League, the “Kiski Valley Grays’ at Kunkle Park in Washington Township. There is a $20 registration fee, which includes shirt and hat.
On Friday afternoons, players enjoy a nice lunch in the pavilion. For additional information, please contact: Albert (724-219-9848)
