May 24, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 110 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 23, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

On March 22, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 148 increasing the capacity limit on outdoor gatherings established under EO-107 to 25 at the same time.  The new order reads, in part: Any gathering that adheres to all of the following rules does not violate Paragraph 5 of Executive Order No....

All driver licenses, non-driver IDs, vehicle registrations, inspection stickers, and temporary tags expiring before May 31 have been extended to July 31. Documents expiring in June or July are extended by two months.   Please visit the NJMVC website for further details:   https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/    

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 147 on May 18, 2020 allowing archery ranges, batting cages, golf driving ranges, horseback riding, shooting clubs and tennis clubs to open with certain requirements. For details, please read EO-147.  

May 19, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 109 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 18, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

May 18, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 108 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 17, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

Governor Murphy signed and executive order on May 16, 2020  to reopen charter fishing and watercraft rental businesses with certain requirements. For more details, please read EO-146.   

On May 15, Governor Murphy signed EO-144 ordering the mailing to every registered voter a vote-by-mail ballot or application ahead of the primary election and EO-145 allowing elective surgeries and invasive procedures to resume on May 26. On May 14, EO-143 was signed by the Governor allowing beaches, boardwalks, lakes, and lakeshores to remain...

May 16, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 103 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 15, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

On May 13, 2020 Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 142 permitting resumption of non-essential construction, curbside pickup at non-essential retail businesses, and gatherings in cars. Provisions relating to non-essential construction and curbside pickup at non-essential retail shall take effect at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020.  Rules for gatherings in vehicles are...

  Drivers License and Vehicle Registration Requests Can Be Done Online The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission today announced it has added to its growing offering of web-based transactions, expanding the types of vehicles eligible for online registration renewals and replacements. The additional vehicle registration categories range from four-year commercial trailers to...

Red Cross Collection Sites in Fairfield and Newark Two new American Red Cross convalescent blood plasma collection sites have opened in North Jersey, at the Red Cross blood center in Fairfield and at University Hospital in Newark. Eligible donors must be fully recovered from COVID-19 and symptom free, and must otherwise...

May 12, 2020 - New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan  addressed questions and concerns regarding celebrations and ceremonies to honor New Jersey school graduates of the Class of 2020 in a letter to the Department of Education and all Public and Non-Public Schools.   The letter refers to the...

May 12, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 101 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 11, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

 New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan who is also the New Jersey State Director of Emergency Management in a letter to the Department of Education and all Public and Non-Public Schools, addressed questions and concerns regarding celebrations and ceremonies to honor New Jersey school graduates of the Class of 2020....

May 7, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 99 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 6, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 138 extening the Public Health Emergency declared on March 9. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.  Executive Order No. 138 extends all Executive Orders issued under the Governor’s authority under the Emergency...

May 6, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 98 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 5, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

Governor Murphy signed Executive Orders 136 and 137 on May 5, 2020. Executive Order 136 extends the statutory deadline for various environment laws, including deadlines for public notice, review, or final action on applications for, or renewals of permits, registrations, plans, petitions, licenses, rates, and other approvals under certain statutes administered by the...

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 135 on May 5, suspending in-person requirements for receipt of a marriage license and marriage ceremonies for the duration of the public health emergency. The order also addresses requirements for the receipt of working papers for minors. For details, please read EO-135.