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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.

Utility Assistance from Family Promise

   Although located in Sussex County, Family Promise serves residents in Morris, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties as well.  https://familypromisesussex.org/  

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Limiting Heavy Metals in Baby Food

  Limiting Heavy Metals in Baby Food The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed maximum limits for the amount of heavy metals in baby foods, such as dry cereals and mashed fruits and vegetables. Years of studies has revealed that many proces...

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Household Hazardous Waste Days 2023

 Dates: May 20, June 17, September 16, October 21 Times:  9 a.m. to 2 p.m. DIRECTIONS: The Morris County Public Safety Training Academy 214A Center Grove Road Randolph, NJ 07869   From Northern NJ: Take I-80 to I-287 south to exit 36 (...

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2023 National Wear Red Day

 American Heart Month The first Friday in February is National Wear Red Day. On this day, which is considered American Heart Month, everyone across the country wears the color red in order to raise and spread awareness in hopes to help eradicate hear...

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Feb. 2 In-Person Court Rescheduled

The February 2, 2023 in-person court has been rescheduled to March 2, 2023 at 10 a.m. in-person.    

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Thyroid Awareness Month

  January is Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland that is located at the base of the neck. This gland influences the function of our most essential organs in the body: brain, liver, heart, kidneys and skin. The...

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Radon Test Kits Available

   Washington Township Health Department, Morris County, New Jersey, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Radon Program, announces that January has been designated Radon Action Month. Radon is the second l...

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ANCHOR Application Deadline Extended

The State of New Jersey has extended the ANCHOR application deadline to February 28, 2023. They will begin paying ANCHOR benefits in the late Spring of 2023. ANCHOR payments will be paid in the form of a direct deposit or check, not as credits to pro...

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National Radon Action Month

 What is tasteless, colorless, odorless and the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in the United States? Radon. January is National Radon Action Month, a month designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take action against...

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Two Ordinances Introduced at January Township Committee Meeting

The following ordinances were introduced at the JANUARY 16, 2023 meeting of the Township Committee. RO-01-23 CALENDAR YEAR 2023 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) – IN...

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FOUR TESTS WITH ONE SWAB- COVID PCR + FLU A & B + RSV

    A new respiratory panel test is available that allows individuals to test all four main respiratory diseases that have been affecting our residents this year. No prescription required. Eligible for 4 months of age and up.  Cli...

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Your Health Matters - December 2022

Please click the link below to find health tips and information from the Morris County Division of Public Health, in the December 2022 issue of "Your Health Matters". https://www.morriscountynj.gov/files/sharedassets/public/departments/health-mngmt/w...

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Animal Licensing Deadline Jan. 31, 2023

 The licensing of all dogs and cats over the age of six months in the Township is required by state law and Township ordinance, respectively.  Licenses must be renewed each year by January 31st. Proof of a rabies vaccination and spaying/neutering (if...

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E Mill Rd to Schooley's Mtn Road, No Turn on Red During Certain Hours

Right turns on red on East Mill Road at the intersection of Schooley’s Mountain Road are now prohibited between the hours 2 and 4 p.m. weekdays to improve pedestrian school traffic.   RO-13-22 Vehicles No Turns 112122

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Christmas Tree Recycling at DPW

If you would like to recycle your live Christmas tree, you may bring it to the DPW at 54  Rock Road. Please remove all lights, ornaments, and tinsel from the tree before bringing it to the DPW.  Your clean tree can be placed in front of the cinder bl...

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Township Offices are CLOSED on Monday, January 2, 2023

  Washington Township Municipal Offices will be closed for the New Year's holiday on Monday, January 2, 2023 and will reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  We wish you all a very happy, healthy and safe new year!

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Free COVID Test Kits

Please see the link below for information regarding free COVID test kit availability.  https://www.covid.gov/tests

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Free Rabies Clinic - January 14th 2023

Washington Township will be holding its FREE Rabies Clinic on: Saturday, January 14, 2023  from 9:00 am to 11:00am at the DPW Building located at 54 Rock Road, Long Valley NJ 07853 Animal licensing will also be offered.   Ple...

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Municipal Offices closing at 2 PM today, December 15, 2022

  Due to the inclement weather, the Municipal Offices will close at 2 PM today, Thursday, December 15, 2022.  The Offices will be tomorrow, Friday, December 16, 2022, from 8:00 AM to 4 PM. 

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New Ordinance Adopted by Township Committee, Four Introduced at November Meeting

The following ordinance was adopted at the November 21, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Washington Township Committee:  RO-12-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING THE CODE...

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