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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.

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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Vacant and Abandoned Property Registration Required

The township requires registration of vacant, abandoned and nuisance properties.  The vacant property registration annual fee is $250, and is the registration remains valid for one year. For more information on the registration requirements, ple...

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Flu and COVID Clinic - Oct.18th 3:30pm - 6pm

Washington Township Health Dept. and Green Brook Family Medicine   are co-sponsoring an Influenza and COVID Vaccine Clinic for ages 5 yrs and up   At: West Morris Central High School- Media Center  259 Bartley Rd, Chester, NJ...

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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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Upcoming Job Opportunities

PT FIRE INSPECTOR – WASHINGTON TWP, MORRIS COUNTY –Part-time, 28 hours per week, $27 per hour. Responsible for smoke/carbon monoxide detector and extinguisher inspections, duties of Fire Inspector per NJAC 5:71-3.3. Must possess and maintain a fire i...

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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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Flu and COVID Clinic - October 18th 3:30pm - 6pm

Washington Township Health Dept. and Green Brook Family Medicine   are co-sponsoring an Influenza and COVID Vaccine Clinic for ages 5 yrs and up   At: West Morris Central High School- Media Center  259 Bartley Rd, Chester, NJ...

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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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Influenza and COVID Boosters! September 20, 2022

Washington Township Health Dept and Green Brook Family Medicine are co-sponsoring an Influenza and COVID Vaccine Clinic for ages 5 yrs and up.  Location:  West Morris Central High School- Media Center                         259 Bartley Rd, Chester, ...

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Are You Protected Against Polio?

Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a very contagious disease caused by the poliovirus which lives in the throat and digestive tract and invades the nervous system. The virus is found in the stool of infected people. In its most severe form, it causes nerve ...

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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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Hunting Stewardship Program Applications

Applications are being accepted for licenses for deer management hunting at designated open space properties: Schooley's Mtn (Qty 1) Spring/Mission (Qty 1) Pheasant Drive (Qty 2) Reservoir/Drakestown (Qty 6) The program is administered by the Washing...

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Two Ordinances Adopted, Four Introduced on August 15, 2022

The following ordinances were adopted at the August 15, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Washington Township Committee:  RO-06-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 148 “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE...

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The NJDEP Has Announced a Statewide Drought Watch

  NJ Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette issued a statewide drought watch as of August 9, 2022, and the Murphy Administration is urging residents and businesses to conserve water as persistent dry and hot conditions continue ...

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Hope One at Schooley's Mountain County Park August 17

Morris County's Hope One mobile recovery access vehicle offers critical support for persons struggling with addiction, with the goals of preventing drug overdoses and deaths. HOPE ONE travels twice a week to locations throughout Morris County, bringi...

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NJDEP Encourages NJ Residents and Businesses to Conserve Water

  Given the drier than usual conditions this summer in New Jersey, the NJDEP is encouraging New Jersey residents and businesses to conserve water. While these conditions have not significantly impacted drinking water supply indicators statewide, pers...

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