Washington Township Welcomes Residents

Our website is designed to help new and current area residents find valuable information and resources throughout our growing rural community.

Many people moving to a rural community think of the country as quiet, stress-free, and relaxing.  Although most of the time this is true, there are a few common practices associated with rural life which may conflict with new residents perception of “country life.”  Our rural community includes practices such as:

• New modern buildings to house and protect animals
  
• Sounds of farm machinery being operated 24 hours a day during planting and harvesting season which creates noise and dust
• Smells such as pesticides, chemical fertilizers and/or the storing and applying of manure
• Large and slow moving vehicles such as tractors on the open road
• Wild animals such as bear, deer, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, etc.
• Private wells and septic systems
• Police coverage is sometimes limited.
• Other services and conveniences are limited such as:
  
  - The volume and kinds of materials allowed for garbage    pick-up
  - No leaf and yard waste collection
  - A Volunteer Fire Company
  - A Volunteer Rescue Squad

On a lighter note, some of the more positive realities you can expect are the more personable relationships among residents and neighbors.  You can almost always count on a friendly hello, smile or other kind gesture from others.  Our community prides itself on its ability to work well together and with others to provide a safe and comfortable home life for you and your family. 

If you can not find the needed assistance and/or information you are looking for on this website you may contact the municipal office at (610)588-1524.  We’re always happy to help.