On Thursday, September 1, 2022, Councilman Demond Nixon was appointed by Borough Council to fulfill the late Matthew Boice's remaining Mayoral term. Mr. Nixon will be sworn in as the Mayor of East Washington on September 8, 2022. Borough Council will be appointing a person to replace Demond’s Council seat. … [Read more...] about Councilman Demond Nixon Appointed to Fulfill Matthew Boice’s Remaining Term
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Mayor Matthew Boice Passes Away
We are saddened to announce Mayor Matthew Boice passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Matt resided in East Washington Borough for 34 years, serving on council as the borough president, and sworn in as mayor in 2022. A retired high school teacher, Matt was involved with numerous organizations. He was the Director of Music and Organist at First Presbyterian Church in … [Read more...] about Mayor Matthew Boice Passes Away
Mayor Boice Statement Regarding the Police Incident on April 16, 2022
On Saturday, April 16 East Washington Police Chief David Bradley was called to a domestic incident on North Ave which resulted in a vehicular pursuit. With backup from other local police departments, the suspect was pursued on route 19 north and into the parking lot of the Walmart plaza. The suspect's vehicle collided with the East Washington police cruiser. The suspect then … [Read more...] about Mayor Boice Statement Regarding the Police Incident on April 16, 2022
Elected Officials Sworn into Office
On Monday, January 3rd during the re-organization meeting Matthew Boice was sworn in as the new Mayor of East Washington. Administrating the oath was Judge John F. DiSalle who also swore in newly elected council members Demond Nixon and Michael McCormick along with Dawn Petrosky as the East Washington / Washington School District tax collector. Councilmember Maryann Weinstein … [Read more...] about Elected Officials Sworn into Office
East Washington Borough Police Add Tesla Model 3 to the Police Force
EAST WASHINGTON, PA (December 27, 2021) - This week, Mayor Demond Nixon, East Washington Council, and Chief David Bradley announce the arrival of the new Tesla Model 3 vehicle to the police force. The new Police car, ordered in July of 2021, is outfitted for service as East Washington's first all-electric police vehicle. After final approval and inspection of the delivery, East … [Read more...] about East Washington Borough Police Add Tesla Model 3 to the Police Force