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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.

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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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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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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Polls Open 6 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, June 6 for the Primary Election

  In addition to the local and county races, all 120 seats in the state Legislature are on the ballot. New Jersey is a closed primary system, meaning that only voters with a declared party affiliation can vote for their respective party’s nominees.  ...

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SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR SCHOOLEY'S MOUNTAIN ROAD BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

  THE COUNTY HAS ADVISED US OF A NEW SCHEDULE:  As planned, beginning June 16, the southbound lane of Schooley's Mountain Road will be closed at the bridge and southbound traffic will be detoured.  The northbound lane will remain open. FROM JUNE 19 -...

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REMINDER - Electronics Recycling Saturday, June 24

  Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Township DPW, 54 Rock Road, Long Valley.  ONLY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED: TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, portable computers, tablets, printers, fax...

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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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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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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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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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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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