Washington Police Plan Upgrades With Grant Money

Washington City Council held their agenda meeting Monday and got the year started on a positive note. Police Chief Dan Rush reported that the police department has qualified for a $442,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Rush hopes to use the funds for additional body cameras for police, wi-fi upgrades, in car computers and new radios. Shana Brown, Main Street Manager has several events planned for the winter beginning with a February 11 Cocoa Tour. March 11 is the Washington Goes Irish celebration and May 6 is the target date for the Running of the Wools. Mayor Scott Putnam expressed his desire to have the “Pride in Washington Award” resurrected. He says that there are several groups and individuals that have shown extraordinary efforts to make Washington a great city and he would like to recognize their efforts. Council will meet for their voting meeting on Thursday.