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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.

Atlantic Health Systems Community Health Events - June 2023

Atlantic Health Systems is providing  a list of the Community Health Events they are offering for the month of June.  The health events touch on many topics including tick borne disease, Alzheimer's, arthritis, and dementia.  The entire list is avail...

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Memorial Day Holiday Closure for Municipal Offices

  Washington Township Municipal Offices will close at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 26, 2023, and will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023. We will reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. We encourage Township residents to participate in our annual Memori...

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Opening Burning Guidelines

     Opening Burning Guidelines The Washington Township Health Department in conjunction with the Bureau of Fire Prevention would like spread awareness to residents and property owners of the importance to protect the environment, prevent wildfires, ...

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Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

May 22-28, 2023 has been designated as Healthy and Safe Swimming Week to highlight the roles that swimmers, parents, aquatics and beach staff, residential pool owners, and public health officials play in preventing disease outbreaks, drowning, and po...

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Preventing Noise-induced hearing loss

  Hearing plays an essential role in communication, speech and language development, and learning. Even a small amount of hearing loss can have profound, negative effects on speech, language comprehension, communication, classroom learning, and socia...

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Measures to Protect Your Child on June 5 from 6 - 8 pm.

 

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Washington Township hiring a Jr. DPW Mechanic and a PT Fire Inspector

  Washington Township, Morris County, is hiring for the following 2 positions: JR. DPW MECHANIC – Full Time, $32/hr., benefits. Must have High School diploma or GED and combined 3 years auto tech training at vocational or community college and experi...

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Get a Handle on Food Safety

    Is your food establishment up to date on food safety regulations? Learn from your local health department on ways to keep your employees and customers safe. Hear about updates to food safety, new regulations on plastic, paper and foam bans, along...

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National Donate Life Month

  Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. Frequently Asked Qu...

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UPDATED ACCEPTABLE ITEMS FOR MAY 6th ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

  This event is open to Washington Township, Morris County, residents only. Proof of residency will be required. SHREDDING Total allowed is 6 boxes per household. Three banker size boxes are free of charge. Three additional banker size boxes permitte...

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Shade Tree Committee and Volunteers Plant Trees

  The Washington Township Shade Tree Committee held their spring tree planting on Saturday,  April 15, 2023.  Member of the Shade Tree Committee and other volunteers planted 34 swamp white oak trees along Windswept Way.  Pictured from left to right a...

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Washington Township Community Well Testing 2023- 4/22/2023

   Brought to you by:     Raritan Headwaters    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Rock Spring Park, Senior Center Pavilion (near Library), 37 East Springtown Road, Long Valley Thank you for testing your well this year! Please click the link below to pre-register f...

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Paper Shredding, Electronics & Rigid Plastic Recycling, Brush Drop Off May 6th 8 am - 11 am at the DPW 54 Rock Road, Long Valley

  This event is open to Washington Township, Morris County, residents only. Proof of residency will be required. SHREDDING Total allowed is 6 boxes per household. Three banker size boxes are free of charge. Three additional banker size boxes permitte...

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Questions about Narcan?

    Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, is a medication used to reverse or reduce the effects of opioids which blocks the opioid’s effect on the brain. Narcan can be a lifesaver for someone taking opioids, oxycodone, heroin or fentanyl. Thank...

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Prevent Tick Bites

  Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April-September). Before you go outdoors Ticks live in grassy, brushy, wooded areas and even on animals. Walking your dog, camping, gardening, or hunting could brin...

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Well Water Test Kit Pickup April 22

  The Washington Township Environmental Commission and Raritan Headwaters Association will hold a Well Water Testing Pick April 22nd at the Rock Spring park pavilion from  9am to 12pm. *Water samples must be returned to Rock Spring Park on April 24th...

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Screening saves lives!

  Screening (testing for colorectal cancer) is the No. 1 way you can prevent colon cancer and rectal cancer. With screening, colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are also highly treatable if caught ...

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Cover All Kids Community Outreach

  Navigating Hope Facilitates “Cover All Kids” Community Outreach   Morris County’s unique Navigating Hope mobile outreach program will be joined by an outreach specialist from the New Jersey State Department of Human Services to advance a state init...

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Take Steps to Protect Foot Health

    Most of us go through each day without ever thinking about our feet. It’s only when something goes wrong that we tend to realize just how important our feet really are. Your feet are surprisingly complex. Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and a ...

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Story Map Launches to Celebrate 40 Years of Farmland Preservation

  Morris County Launches Interactive Story Map to Celebrate 40 Years of Farmland Preservation Program: Learn More About Each Farm in an Informative Online Audio and Visual Format  Morris County is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Morris County...

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