The 2020 Census Team has provided East Washington an update that Washington County is outpacing the response rate of both our nation and our state. However, if we look at the map East Washington is behind in the self-response rate. We applaud our residents who have completed their census, but not everybody has. We ask all our residents to take five minutes out of your … [Read more...] about 2020 Census Update for April 13, 2020
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Wear A Mask in Public
Members of the public are encouraged to wear homemade cloth or fabric masks. Save surgical masks and N95 respirators for our health care workers and first responders. Remember this saying: "My mask protects you, your mask protects me." Wear a mask when: Shopping at essential businesses, like grocery stores or pharmacies Visiting your health care provider On public … [Read more...] about Wear A Mask in Public
National Census Day!
April 1st is National Census Day. We encourage you to complete your 2020 Census today. By now every home should have received an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You can respond in one of three ways: online, by phone (844-330-2020), or by mail. When you respond to the census, you'll tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020. Census Day is the key … [Read more...] about National Census Day!
Attention: Important Notice Regarding Your Recycling and Waste Service
Republic Services has announced modified service offerings. You can read the announcement below or download it here. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation to make sure we’re doing the right thing for the health and safety of our employees, our customers and the communities we serve. Our number-one priority is safety, and that is at the forefront of every decision … [Read more...] about Attention: Important Notice Regarding Your Recycling and Waste Service
Thayer Street Park Temporarily Closed
East Washington plans to stay ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. To maintain safe social distancing Mayor Michael Gomber has ordered Thayer Street park to temporarily close. This order will provide safety for all residents. The park will re-open once the pandemic is over. … [Read more...] about Thayer Street Park Temporarily Closed