Washington Township is seeking a part-time administrative clerk. For a complete job description please click
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Each year the Township performs a road evaluation to determine where available funds will be allocated for road reconstruction and maintenance. The Washington Township Board of Supervisors identified OW Road as the 2022 Road Project. The road will be paved from Delabole road to approximately 67 OW Road.
OW Road will be closed during the day-time work hours and opened again at night. The work is planned to take place between June and August.
We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience during the construction period and thank you in advance for your support and understanding.
Notice is hereby given that Washington Township, Northampton County, PA has
caused an audit to be made, by a Certified Public Accountant, of its books and records for the year ended December 31, 2021. When published, the complete report will be on file at the Township Office and will be available for public inspection
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. A concise summary of such report is as
follows:
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Concise Combined Balance Sheet - All Fund Types
December 31, 2021
Assets:
Cash and investments $3,608,111
Liabilities:
Other liabilities $7,859
Fund Balances 3,600,252
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $3,608,111
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Concise Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures,
and Changes in Fund Balances - All Fund Types
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Revenues:
Taxes $2,258,692
Licenses and Permits 75,502
Fines and Forfeits 20,590
Interest, Rents, and Royalties 115,421
Charges for Services 625,284
Other Financing Sources 584,792
Intergovernmental 702,664
Unclassified Operating Revenue 146,701
Total Revenue 4,529,646
Expenditures:
General Government 286,559
Public Safety 919,250
Public Works - Sanitation 561,580
Public Works - Highway and Streets 723,401
Public Works - Other Services 15,884
Debt Service 268,595
Culture and Recreation 177,933
Employer Paid Benefits 310,868
Insurance 33,931
Other Financing Uses 436,083
Unclassified Operating Expenditures 130,012
Total Expenditures 3,864,096
Change in Fund Balances 665,550
Fund Balances - January 1, 2021 2,934,702
Fund Balances - December 31, 2021 $3,600,252
Outstanding Debt $739,070
Assessed Valuation $154,401,400
Latest Date of Maturity of Existing Debt 2030
Assets in Sinking Fund $71,151
Gail Putvinski, Secretary/Treasurer
1021 Washington Blvd., Bangor, PA 18031
West Penn Power, Penn Power, Penelec and Met-Ed – are urging residential customers
experiencing financial hardship to contact their utility as soon as possible to establish an
affordable payment arrangement or obtain assistance before the winter utility disconnection
moratorium is lifted and shut-offs for nonpayment resume beginning April 1.
For more information please click
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We do not pick up concrete or construction materials, such as roofing and other home remodeling debris. Special arrangements can be made with J.P.Mascaro & Sons or another waste hauler to remove this debris. Please review the list provided, the following companies may be able to assist. However it is recommended you call the companies to confirm there acceptance of certain materials.
ABE Materials Easton
5137 Lower Mud Run Rd., Easton
(610) 250-7691
American Containers & Disposal
1438 Willowbrook Rd., Northampton
(610) 262-9021
Bethlehem Landfill
2335 Applebutter Rd., Bethlehem
(610) 317-3200
Chrin Bros. Sanitary Landfill*
400 S Greenwood Ave., Easton
(610) 253-9665
Crushcrete, Inc
1965 Silvex Rd., Bethlehem
(610) 217-3447
East Penn Sanitation
4687 Hanoverville Rd., Bethlehem
(610) 759-6398
Batteries come in several different types. Proper disposal depends on the type of battery you have.
Ordinary Batteries: Regular alkaline, manganese, and carbon-zinc batteries are not considered hazardous waste and can be disposed of with ordinary trash.
Other common single use or rechargeable batteries such as lithium and button batteries are recyclable, but access to recycling may not be available in all locations. You may be able to take these batteries to a household hazardous waste collection event or drop-off location sponsored by your county, city, waste disposal district/company, or health department.
"Universal Waste" Batteries: Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) and small sealed lead-acid (SSLA) rechargeable batteries are considered "universal waste". These batteries are commonly encountered in emergency lighting, exit signs, security systems, and alarms. They are expensive to purchase, but are rechargeable. Overall they may save the use of hundreds of disposable batteries over their lifetimes, providing good life-cycle cost effectiveness. All "universal waste" batteries produced since 1997 must include the following wording on their labels: "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED" or "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY". You can search for local rechargeable battery recycling facilities by zip code at Earth 911. Refer to the "Everyday Hazmat User's Guide" for more information about Ni-Cd and SSLA battery disposal and universal waste.
Rechargeable Ni-Cd and SSLA batteries contain lead and/or cadmium, which can leak, be vaporized and carried on the wind, or leach from incinerator waste if they are disposed of improperly. During recycling, the heavy metals are removed from the batteries so the metals don't escape into the environment.
Health Issues: Lead and cadmium are toxic heavy metals that can cause severe health effects depending on the total concentration a person is exposed to over time. The effects of cadmium depend on whether it was ingested or inhaled.
Lead affects every organ in the body, especially the central nervous system. Cadmium affects the digestive and excretory systems and lungs. Both can cause cancer. The effects of lead and cadmium exposure on fetuses and young children include delays in physical and mental development, lower IQ levels, shortened attention spans, and increased behavioral problems.
Northampton County's 3rd Annual Festival will be held at the Louise Moore Park in Easton,PA on Saturday October 8, 2022. Live Music, Vendors, Food Trucks along with Awards and Demonstrations will take place from 11AM until 6PM. Come on Out and Join in on the Fun!
Einfalt Recycling & Salvage, Inc. located at 221 Bushkill St. Stockertown, PA is accepting these items. The phone number is (610) 759-7998, Operating Hours:
Monday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Wednesday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Sunday: CLOSED
For more information from the Pennsylvania Game Commission on road-kill deer, please click
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Lower South Main Street will be closed while construction efforts are being performed. Click on
[more info] for project detour and other information.
The Washington Township Board of Supervisors adopted the 2022 General Fund Budget of $3,188,461.00 on December 8th 2021. The real estate tax rate for 2022 will remain at eight (8) mills ($.80 for each $100.00 of assessed value) for General Fund purposes.