In October 2008, a severe winter storm made significant portions of Washington Township impassible for traffic. Additionally, the storm caused prolonged disruption to power, telephone, and cable service. Since then, the Washington Township Committee has been investigating low cost, efficient methods of contacting Washington Township residents in situations where the timely dissemination of information will assist the residents of Washington Township.
As part of that process, the Washington Township Committee
would like to determine the level community interest in receiving information.
If you would be interested in participating, assuming there is sufficient
community interest to justify the effort, please complete the form below.
We hope to accommodate cell phones with calls and/or text messages. We
will evaluate the level of interest within the next 90 days.
Please tell your neighbors, relatives, and friends about our efforts to determine the community interest, as the level of participation will if the program in implemented.
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Washington Township, originally occupied by the Lenape Indians,was settled
in the 1700's by German Protestants and became known as German
Valley. The area known as Schooley's Mountain was probably America's
earliest summer resort and spa because of the chalybeate water
mineral springs.
Today, the area is known for the German Valley Historic District
stone structures, excellent services, and it's proximity to New York
City. Recreation is still an important attribute with Township, County,
and State Recreation facilities, and native trout streams and rivers.
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