Washington Township
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania​​
Board of Supervisors: Richard Gardner, Joe Olszewski, Matt Thornton​
Trick or Treat
The Township will have Trick or Treat on Thursday, October 31st between the hours of 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Please leave your porch light on to participate.
Office Closed
The office will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
The office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Kunkle Park Restroooms to close for the season
Beginning the week of November 4th, the restrooms at Kunkle Park will be closed along with all the water fountains. If a restroom is needed while you have your children at the playground, the restrooms in the Municipal Building (upstairs) main hall are available Monday-Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.
Scam/Fraud Incidents notice
The Washington Township Police Department has seen an alarming increase in scam/fraud incidents recently within the township. Attached are some helpful hints and tips to assist residents in thwarting any of these incidents. Residents are urged to contact the department with any questions or concerns.
CLICK HERE to read the notice.
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Jason L. Montgomery - Chief of Police
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Washington Township V.F.C. Events
​CLICK HERE for information regarding the Fall 2024 Auto Parts Swap meet scheduled for
Sunday, November 3rd
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CLICK HERE for information regarding the "coffee voting" event
November 4th
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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.
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Click HERE for the most current E-newsletter.
(October 28 through November 3, 2024)
2024 Kunkle Park Pavilion Rentals
We will begin taking reservations for 2025 on December 1, 2024.
Click HERE for the 2025 rental form.
For any questions, please call the office for information.
MAWC 2023 Water Quality Report
CLICK HERE to view the 2023 report of the Municipal Water Authority of Westmoreland County
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CLICK HERE to view the 2023 Water Quality Report of the Municipal Authority of the City of New Kensington.
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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.
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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.
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There is more information located under the "Services and Information" tab and selecting Police Department.
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-Township-Police/123134821066134
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Lions' brooms
Lions’ Brooms are available for purchase at the Municipal Building REGULAR BROOMS - $11 LARGE BROOMS - $13 PUSH BROOMS - $20
CHILDREN'S BROOMS - $6 WHISK BROOMS - $6
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.
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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
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
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MS4 Stormwater
Please see the attached information regarding the MS4 Program. To view this information: CLICK HERE.
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Also, please view additional information under the "Services and Information" tab and then select "MS4" or CLICK HERE.
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Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
and 2024 SPRING newsletter
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
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724-879-4020
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To view the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Flyer,
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To view their SPRING Newsletter,
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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.
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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: Gary @ 724-681-2070
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