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Obadiah La Tourette
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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.

Holiday Light Recycling

Holiday Light Recycling The West Morris Central High School Green Team and the Washington Township Green Team have organized a Holiday Light Recycling Collection. Check out the flyer for more details.

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Office Closing Information for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Washington Township Municipal Offices will close at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27th, and reopen on Monday, December 2nd at 8:00 am.  Have a happy and safe holiday!

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Toys for Tots Collection Drive

Toys for Tots Collection Drive New unwrapped toys may be donated at the Washington Township Police Department and the Coffee Potter through December 12th. Questions contact Cpl. Derek Heymer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Jolly Old St. Nick at the Jolly Jamboree

Jolly Old St. Nick at the Jolly Jamboree The magic of the holiday season is coming to Rock Spring Park Community Center!  We are excited to announce that Santa will be making a special appearance at the Jolly Jamboree on Saturday, December 14th from ...

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Employment Opportunities - PT Fire Inspector, PT Zoning Officer

PT FIRE INSPECTOR – WASHINGTON TWP, MORRIS COUNTY Part-time, 8-28 hours per week, $24-28 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 fi...

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Annual WMCHS Memorial 5k Turkey Trot Run/Walk

Annual WMC Memorial 5k Walk/Run Since 2007 Thursday, November 28, 2024 8:00 AM (Rain or Shine) WMC High School, 259 Bartley Road, Chester, NJ   The WMC Turkey Trot is a community event held to continue the tradition of the WMC Memorial Race, held in ...

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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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Public Notice of Solicitation of Bids and RFP

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON NOTICE OF RFP   The Township of Washington is soliciting proposals through the competitive contracting process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, et seq. Sealed RFP responses will be received by the Purc...

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Washington Township Closes on the Sale of a Tax Certificate for the Former Combe Fill Landfill Site in the Amount of $2.4 Million

  The former Combe Fill landfill site, which 20 years ago was the subject of an environmental closure and clean-up action, has been sold by Washington Township for $2.4 million and will be transformed into a solar energy facility. The site consists o...

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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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