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Borough Office & Public Works Department closed on 10/13/25

Please note:  the Borough Office & Public Works Department will be closed on Tuesday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day.  We will re-open on Tuesday, October 14th at 7 am for business.

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Borough Office & Public Works Department closed on 10/13/25 (copy)

Please note:  the Borough Office & Public Works Department will be closed on Tuesday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day.  We will re-open on Tuesday, October 14th at 7 am for business.

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2025 Budget Meeting prior to Council Meeting

Starting at 6:15, the next 2025 Budget Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 prior to the Council Meeting.  All are welcome to attend.

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Neighbors Helping Neighbors has relocated to the Seventh Day Adventist Church  1319 8th Street Drive, Watsontown.

Distribution days & hours are unchanged.   We distribute the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 9:30-11:30 am.  We serve residents in the WR School District that live in Northumberland County.

 

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Watsontown Police Department Application & Examination Notice

Police Application-2022

Police Examination Notice 7-6-22

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FINAL BRUSH PICK-UP on Tuesday, October 14th

FINAL BRUSH PICK-UP on Tuesday, October 14th

Bagged leaves along with tree trimmings & other yard waste should be curb side before 7 AM that morning. Leaf pick-up will begin as needed & includes Spruce & Hemlock Alleys.

 

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Civil Service Commission vacancy

Watsontown Borough seeks a resident to serve as a member of the Civil Service Commission. This is a volunteer position to fill an unexpired term until 12/31/23. Interested candidates must be a resident of the borough and a registered voter. Borough Council will accept letters of interest via mail at P.O. Box 273, Watsontown PA 17777, email at jayjarrett@ptd.net, or in person at the borough office, until June 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM.

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2022 Watsontown Holiday Photo Contest

Hey Watsontown! We are making an exception with our photo contest. You now have until Friday, January 6th to send your photos to bbrooke@ptd.net to enter our Holiday Photo Contest. Winners will be selected & announced on Monday, January 9th. Send us your photo!!!!

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Christmas tree PICK-UP!!!

Christmas tree pick-up will continue through January 31st.  Trees should be curbside, the Public Works Department will not come onto porches.  When placing them,

be sure sidewalks are not blocked.  Feel free to contact the Borough Office with questions.

 

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Watsontown Police Department Job Posting – November 2022

Police Application 11.22

 

 

 

Police Job Post 11.22

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