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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.

GovDeals Auction March 7th-17th

The below-described items will be sold to the highest bidder via govdeals.com. All items will be listed for bids and public inspection beginning on March 7, 2025 through March 17, 2025. For further information contact Ken Budd at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The Animal Census has started!

Washington Township would like to inform you that a Animal Census has started.  Census takers will be clearly identified with ID tags and driving marked vehicles with the Township logo.  Please ask to see identification if you have concerns...

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Social Adult Day Center in Morris County

 

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Free radon test kits available to Washington Township residents

  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 le...

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Upcoming Job Opportunities

PT FIRE INSPECTOR – WASHINGTON TWP, MORRIS COUNTY –Part-time, 28 hours per week, $27 per hour. Responsible for smoke/carbon monoxide detector and extinguisher inspections, duties of Fire Inspector per NJAC 5:71-3.3. Must possess and maintain a fire i...

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Vacant and Abandoned Property Registration Required

The township requires registration of vacant, abandoned and nuisance properties.  The vacant property registration annual fee is $250, and is the registration remains valid for one year. For more information on the registration requirements, ple...

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Municipal Offices Delayed Opening 11 AM on 1/16

Municipal offices will be closed until 10AM. Department contact info is available here: https://www.wtmorris.org/index.php/departments.html  

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

 

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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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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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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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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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Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at Palmer Park this Fall

Washington Township will host the The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is coming to Long Valley, New Jersey from September 28, 2023, through October 1, 2023. The Opening Ceremony September 29, 2023, at 10:00 AM in Palmer Park Donations to the vent can...

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Schooley's Mountain Road Bridge Repairs this Summer

Morris County plans to conduct repairs to the bridge over the South Branch on Schooley's Mountain Road this summer.  The work will include the reconstruction of the entire parapet wall along the downstream (west) side.  The pavement and fill over the...

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Musconetcong River Clean Up April 15

 The Musconetcong Watershed Association will be holding its Musconetcong River Clean Up on April 15 starting at 9 AM. This annual clean-up is their biggest event of the year, with hundreds of volunteers cleaning up 20 sites along the Musconetcong Riv...

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Municipal Offices Closed Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day

  Washington Township Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of Presidents Day.  Offices will be open the remainder of the week, Tuesday, February 21  through Friday, February 24, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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Two Ordinances Adopted at February Township Committee Meeting

The following ordinances were adopted at the February 15,  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) – INTRODUC...

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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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2023 Shade Tree Planting Volunteers Needed

 Each year, the Washington Township Shade Tree Committee does a Shade Tree Planting, to plant new trees or replace damaged or dying trees.  This year the planting will be on Windswept Way on April 15, with a rain date of April 22.     If you would li...

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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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