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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.

Letter from the Mayor Regarding Ordinance RO-05-25

Please read the attached letter from Mayor Marino regarding Ordinance RO-05-25 that was adopted at the Township Committee Meeting on April 21, 2025. Mayor Letter to residents regarding ordinance RO-05-25 - FINAL 

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Grand Opening Long Valley Dog Park

The Grand Opening of the Long Valley Dog Park at Rock Spring Park will take place on Thursday, April 24 at 1:00pm

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Question and Answer Regarding the King's Highway Project

Please view the attached letter and Question and Answer Regarding the King's Highway Project Kings Hwy QA - April 2025 

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Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative- Program Notice

HAEC Program Notice Important Update on Your Community Energy Aggregation Program Dear Resident, Since September 2024, your town’s Community Energy Aggregation Program has provided residents with reduced electricity rates through the Hunterdon Area E...

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Residential Paper Shredding & E-Waste Event

Paper Shredding Event is for Washington Township Residents ONLY E-Waste is open to Washington Township Residents AND non-residents.   DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025 TIME: 8:00 AM TO 11:00 AM DPW GARAGE, 54 ROCK ROAD, LONG VALLEY **WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP...

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Well Water Testing Event

The Washington Township Environmental Commission is sponsoring a Well Water Testing Event on Saturday, April 12 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Rock Spring Park Pavilion located at 35 E Springtown Road, Long Valley. Visit www.raritanheadwaters.org/event/w...

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Social Adult Day Center in Morris County

 

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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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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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