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Obadiah La Tourette
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Obadiah La Tourette
The Long Valley Mill

The building looms over the bustling Route 24, once called Chester Pike, just east of Long Valley center. At once, upon seeing it, you know that the mill holds a thousand stories and probably a thousand more secrets in its ancient timbers.

Aerial View of Long Valley
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Aerial View of
Long Valley in Fall

In the rolling hills of Morris County, Washington Twp is noted for preserved farmland and historic buildings. Washington Township was incorporated as a township on April 2, 1798, from portions of Roxbury Township.

5K Turkey Trot
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Turkey Trot 2017
in Long Valley

The WMC Memorial 5K Turkey Trot is a community event being held to continue the tradition of the WMC Memorial Race started 12 years ago in memory of Kyleigh D’Alessio and Tanner Birch.

Police Honor Guard 2018
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Police Honor Guard 2018
Washington Township Police Department

The mission of the Washington Township Police Department to protect life and property, enforce the law in a fair and impartial manner, and to preserve the peace, order, and safety of the community we serve.

Califon Road Park
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Califon Road Park
Pond at Califon Road Park

The pond at Califon Road Park is located behind the parking area for the park’s Little League field and four all-purpose fields

Memorial Day Ceremony
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Memorial Day Ceremony
Rock Spring Park

Washington Township held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony to salute our brave servicemen and servicewomen who have given so much for our country at the Veterans Memorial Site at Rock Spring Park.

Santa Program
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Santa Program
Cucinella School

At the Recreation Department’s annual Afternoon with Santa at Cuccinella School, local families enjoyed face painting, balloon animal and photos with the Santa and his helper.

New Executive Order Allows Under Dining with Certain Requirement

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 183 allowing the resumption of indoor dining effective Friday, September 4. Effective at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2020, restaurants, cafeterias, dining establishments, and food courts, with or without a...

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Chronic Disease Series for the Black and Brown Community

  A series of seminars on Chronic Disease is being presented on Wednesdays during the month of September, beginning September 9th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.  Registration is required but all seminars are offered free of charge.  This series is geared tow...

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Reopening of "Health Clubs" Permitted Sept. 1, 2020

Under Executive Order 181, signed by Governor Murphy, “Health clubs,” as defined by N.J.S.A. 56:8-39, which include gyms and fitness centers, as well as amusement and water parks, can open their indoor premises as of 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1...

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Mayor's Weekly Update - August 24, 2020

Update - Week of August 24, 2020   We had three new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed by the Washington Township Health Department to report on in the last week. Our total number of cases confirmed are now at 147, with 12 deaths and 126 relea...

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Utility Company Shut-off Moratorium Extended

The State's public water, gas, and electric utility companies regulated by BPU have agreed to extend their voluntary moratorium preventing shutoffs to both residential and commercial customers until October 15th.  More information is available here. ...

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Governor Announces November Election will be Vote by Mail

Governor Murphy announced, via Executive Order 177, that the November 3rd election will be a vote by mail election.  The Morris County Clerk will mail ballots to all active registered voters.  Ballots will be mailed to voters by October 5, 2020 and m...

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Governor Murphy Has Decreased Indoor Gathering Limit

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 173 on August 3, 2020 decreasing indoor gathering limits. The EO reads, in part: [T]he number of individuals at indoor gatherings that are not religious services or celebrations, political activities, wedding ce...

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Governor Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 171 on August 1, extending the Public Health Emergency first declared on March 9. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed. The emer...

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Washington Township COVID-19 Update, July 13, 2020

Update - Week of July 13, 2020 In the last week, we have four new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed by the Washington Township Health Department to report on. Our total number of cases confirmed is now at 133, with 12 deaths and 103 released ...

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Governor Signs Executive Order Requiring Individuals to Wear Masks in Outdoor Public Spaces When They Cannot Social Distance

On July 8, 2020 Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 163 requiring individuals to wear masks in outdoor public spaces when they cannot social distance. The requirement "shall not apply when wearing a face covering would inhibit that individual’s he...

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Governor Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 162 on July 2 extending the Public Health Emergency first declared on March 9. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.  Executive ...

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What should you do?

    The Washington Township Health Department would like to make residents aware that testing for COVID-19 is available through the County of Morris in partnership with Atlantic Health.  A drive-through testing center has been established in Parking ...

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Extreme Risk Protection Orders

New Jersey has become the first state to issue a Directive to Enforce New Jersey’s “Extreme Risk” Gun Safety Law.  Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the directive to law enforcement officers implementing an “extreme risk” gun safety law. The d...

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DWI Checkpoint in May

Washington Township Police Department will be conducting a Driving While Intoxicated checkpoint during the month of May 2019. The checkpoint will be established to identify any vehicle being operated while the operator is under the influence of narco...

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Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative Available

 The Washington Township Police Department has joined together with the Morris County Sheriff's Office in the Morris County  (PAARI). PAARI was launched on April 3, 2019, and is an extension of their Hope One Program. PAARI is designed to assist thos...

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Police Accreditation Assessment Team Seeks Comments

 Washington Township Police Department, Morris County, NJ- A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Monday May 6, 2019, to examine all aspects of the Washington Township Police Department’...

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WTPD Has an Autism Emergency Form

Washington Township Police Department would like to remind residents of a tool to help aid in calls of services with individuals living with Autism.   New Jersey has the highest autism rate ever documented in the U.S. according to the Center for Dise...

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NARCAN Training and Opioid Discussion

  The Washington Township Police are hosting on April 10th at 7 p.m. an opioid discussion in conjunction with a NARCAN presentation and NARCAN Training. Please see the flyer for more information.

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No overnight parking

 No overnight parking on Township roadways, Nov 1- April 15.  View the Ordinance by visiting the Washington Township Code Book, Chapter 203) (https://www.ecode360.com/WA0744#WA0744)

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