PROPOSED NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS FROM FEMA
Washington Township has received a preliminary copy of the new Flood Insurance Rate Map for Washington Township from FEMA. The Township is currently welcoming feedback from the residents of the township as to any additions or revisions they would suggest. Click on the links below to view images of the current maps, which also show the additions and revisions to flood areas as proposed by the new maps, shown in RED.
Western Washington Township Eastern Washington Township
These are maps prepared by township staff. If you feel that your property will be affected by these changes, please feel free to contact Township Planner, Clint Rock, at 762-3128 or stop by the office to view the more detailed maps as prepared by FEMA.
DISCONTINUANCE OF BURN BAN!
The burn ban imposed on Washington Township residents on Friday, July 9, 2010 has been cancelled, effective Friday, August 13, 2010.
Proposed Changes to Township Code - Signs
The Washington Township Planning Commission at their July 12th meeting will began reviewing proposed changes to the Township’s sign code. Click here to view the proposed changes. Please contact the Township office by phone or in writing with any comments you may have regarding these proposed changes.
WTMA SEWER TAPPING FEESThe Washington Township Municipal Authority (WTMA) accepted a report prepared by CET Engineering Services, Inc., supporting the increase of the sewer tapping fee at its June 1st public meeting.
The report was done in accordance with Act 57 of 2003 and could potentially increase the cost of connection to the WTMA's sanitary sewer system up to $5252.00 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU). At this time no official action has been taken to increase the tapping fee or determine a final dollar amount.
The report is available for public review for 30 days either online at www.wtma.us or in the WTMA offices at 11102 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, PA 17268 during regular business hours. A copy is also availalbe at the Washington Township municipal offices at 13013 Welty Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268.
Please call (717) 762-3108 for more information.
Mason Dixon Marker Dedication
The new Mason Dixon Marker was dedicated in a ceremony held at the site on Midvale Road on May 1st. The Township Supervisors would like to thank Bonnie Baumgardner and Ken Gilland for all they did to make this possible.
A total of 32 donations were received from Township residents and others interested in preserving this historic site by placing this new marker.
Additional tax deductible donations are being accepted by the Township, which will be placed in a fund for any future maintenance that the marker may require. If you wish to donate, please send your checks made payable to Washington Township to the Township office.
Thank you for your support of the marker.
Washington Township Independent Audit Report
The financial statements and related auditor's report of Washington Township, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009, is available for public inspection at 13013 Welty Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please click here to view the Independent Auditor's Report.
- Zoning Map Changes -
A public meeting was held April 12, 2010
by the Washington Township Planning Commission.
The Joint Comprehensive Plan proposes that several properties in the township will be rezoned. These zoning map changes were reviewed by the Washington Township Planning Commission at a public meeting held in the Township Meeting Room on April 12th. Further meetings will be held concerning these proposed changes, and will be announced on this website when dates are available.
Census 2010
Thank you to everyone who completed and returned Census forms.
In order for our community to receive numerous governmental benefits that come along throughout the year, all our citizens need to be counted and on the rolls. This increases our chances to have these benefits allotted to us as a communtiy. The census is only taken every ten years, so again, thank you for being counted! It will make quite a difference in benefits to the township for the next decade.
For more information on the census, please visit their web page at www.2010census.gov or call 1-866-511-5822 or 1-267-650-5871.
Battle of Monterey Pass
-- Event News --
"Understanding the Common Soldier of the Civil War"
September 25th, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.
Blue Ridge Summit Free Library
Blue Ridge Summit, PA
a Program for youth groups and Civil War buffs
The public is invited to attend.
(also featured will be "Women on the Home Front", a program given by Citizens of the Cumberland Valley)
In February the Washington Township Supervisors agreed to accept tax deductible donations and manage those funds for the development of the masterplan for the Battle of Monterey Pass in Blue Ridge Summit, including exploring the possibility of purchasing land to provide additional locations for monuments and markers. All funding will be placed in a separate account and used only to support this very worthwhile project.
Checks should be made payable to Washington Township and can be sent to or dropped off at the township office.
If you are interested in assisting the committee with the project, you may attend their next meeting. Please visit the Monterey Pass Battlefield Association's web site for more information.
For specifics on coming events please click here to connect to Monterey Pass Battlefield Association's Event Page and scroll down.
Please e-mail us regarding any township issues. You can find our e-mail address listed below. Thank you as we work to meet the needs of Washington Township residents.
Pictured here is a view of Washington Township from the top of Blue Ridge Summit.
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Washington Township Municipal Offices
13013 Welty Road
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Phone: (717) 762-3128
Fax: (717) 762-1775
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