Washington Township
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On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Township Manager Vernon Ashway welcomed Senator Mastriano for a comprehensive site tour, highlighting significant initiatives across the township. The tour focused on three critical projects for which the township has submitted state grant applications:

Amsterdam Road Bridge Replacement: A project aimed at improving transportation safety and connectivity.

Municipal Complex Project – Phase 2: This phase involves the relocation of the township’s public works department to better serve the community’s needs.

Monterey Pass Battlefield and Park Expansion: A vital effort to support the Friends of Monterey Pass in acquiring two additional properties, essential for enhancing programming and interpretation of the Battle of Monterey Pass.

The township extends its heartfelt gratitude to Senator Mastriano for his unwavering support and dedication to these vital infrastructure projects. His engagement and advocacy underscore the importance of these initiatives, which are crucial to our community’s growth and preservation. We are grateful for his partnership as we work to strengthen our township’s future, ensuring that these projects will benefit residents for generations to come. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient community.

BURN BAN IS IN EFFECT

ATTENTION WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS:

All open burning is banned in Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania effective 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024 as per Chapter 128, Code of the Township of Washington, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Washington Township Board of Supervisors

Vernon Ashway

Township Manager

“During periods when the open burning ban is in effect, no person shall start or maintain an open fire for any purpose without the approval of the Township. Approval of the Township may be obtained by written application to the Township setting forth what is to be burned, the location of the proposed open burning, safeguards to insure that the burning will be properly contained and the availability of usable water supply in the vicinity of the burn to terminate the burn and to prevent its unintended spread. In the event permission is granted in response to any such application, the applicant shall be solely responsible for any damage that might be caused as a result of the burning activity.”

Chapter 128 – 5 of the Township Code

“Any person who violates or permits a violation of this article shall, upon conviction in a summary proceeding brought before a Magisterial District Judge under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, be guilty of a summary offense and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, plus costs of prosecution.”

Chapter 128-6 of the Township Code