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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.

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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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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Washington Township Green Team Obtains Sustainable Jersey Bronze Certification

Sustainable Jersey representatives announced that Washington Township has met the requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification at the bronze-level. Washington Township is one of 81 municipalities that have attained certification in 2022. ...

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Fawnridge Drive Road Improvements Update

Update: Basin work has been completed on Fawnridge Drive between Naughright and Locust. However, because of the cold weather, milling and paving will be postponed to the Spring. This will enable for better compaction and a longer useful life of ...

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Tax Sale Announced for Dec. 8, 2022

Washington Township announces the sale of 2021 and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges through an on-line auction on December 8, 2022 at 8:30 am.  For a listing of all parcels, delinquencies and costs, along with bidding instructi...

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New Ordinance Adopted by Township Committee, Another Introduced at October Meeting

The following ordinance was adopted at the October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Washington Township Committee:  RO-09-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP CODE TO ADD...

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COVID VACCINE & BOOSTER CLINIC Tuesday, May 31st 4:00 - 7:00 pm

  The Washington Township Health Department, in cooperation with  Greenbrook Family Practice will be holding a COVID Vaccine Clinic.  All stages of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines (first shot, second shot, booster shots) will be offered for anyone ages 5...

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2022 General Election Info

Early voting begins October 29 There are several early voting locations throughout Morris County. These sites will be open for the 2022 General Election from October 29 through November 6. For early voting locations, and more information, please visi...

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New Technology Being Used for November 8, 2022 Election

  There are new voting machines being used in Morris County beginning with the General Election on November 8, 2022.  You can watch a video  on the voter experience on Youtube. Remember, you can vote at select polling locations now&nbs...

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Roadwork Updates

Bartley Road County Project (From S Four Bridges northward) - milling and paving to begin on or about October 17. All northbound traffic will be detoured down South Four Bridges Road for the length of the project. Coleman Road - milling and paving an...

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State Law Requires Lead Paint Inspection for Change in Rental Tenancy

N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16 et al requires inspections for “every single-family, two-family, and multiple rental dwelling located within the municipality at tenant turnover for lead-based paint hazards or within two years of the effective date of P.L.2021...

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Zoning Board and other Board/Committee Volunteer Positions Available

  Did you know that there are approximately 15 volunteer boards & committees that do important work in Washington Township? Please consider volunteering your time to improve your community! Most groups hold a short meeting one evening a month. There ...

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ANCHOR Program replaces Homestead Rebate

  ANCHOR replaces the Homestead Benefit program. This program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2019, and met the income limits. Homeowners You are considered ...

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Three Ordinances Adopted by Township Committee on September 19, 2022

The following ordinances were adopted at the September 19, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Washington Township Committee:  RO-08-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 111, LAND USE PROCEDUR...

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2022 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 October 29, rain date October 30. If you would like to volunteer t...

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WTMUA Announcement for Schooley's Mountain Water System

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Drought Watch for Morris County. The drought conditions require the Washington Township Municipal Utilities Authority (WTMUA) to extend the current mandatory water restrictions for resident...

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Municipal Building Summer Hours Ending

After Labor Day, office hours will revert to 8 a.m. to  4 p.m. Monday Friday.  

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Township Committee Special Meeting on August 29 at 7 pm

  The Washington Township Committee will hold a Special Meeting on August 29, 2022 7:00 PM, at the Municipal Offices located at 43 Schooley's Mountain Road, Long Valley, NJ for the following matters: Coleman Road and Municipal Building Improvements, ...

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