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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.

Be on the Sunny Side of Skin Cancer Prevention Seminar

“Be on the Sunny Side of Skin Cancer Prevention!”  “In collaboration with the Morris-Somerset Regional Chronic Disease coalition and Washington Township Recreation Department.  Katie Stewart, the coordinator of the Morris-Somerset Regional Chronic Di...

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2024 Create your own Charcuterie Board Workshop

Washington Township welcomes back “Jenny Boeckel” to exhibit her talents on her “Charcuterie Board Expertise!” Jenny shares skills by demonstrating and guiding you in creating your very own impressive display, in no time!  Join in this Fun and Savory...

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Public Notice of Solicitation of Bids for Fawn Ridge Drive Reconstruction

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON NOTICE TO BIDDERS is hereby given that sealed Bids are invited and will be received as set forth herein. OWNER: Township of Washington, Morris County, New Jersey PROJECT TITLE: FAWNRIDGE DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION GENER...

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Get familiar with signs of a heart attack or stroke

February is American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the nation's leading killer. Every 40 seconds someone has a heart attack. Getting medical help quickly is crucial in response to a heart attack or stroke. But it's im...

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Tips To Keep Food Safe During Power Outages

With severe weather, public health officials are urging consumers to practice good food safety during power outages. One important thing to remember is that placing perishable food outside in snow does not provide the proper cooling to keep food safe...

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Why should I maintain my septic system?

  When septic systems are properly designed, constructed and maintained, they effectively reduce or eliminate most human health or environmental threats posed by pollutants in household wastewater. However, they require regular maintenance, or they c...

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Free radon test kits available to Washington Township residents

  Washington Township Health Department, Morris County, New Jersey, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Radon Program, announces that January has been designated Radon Action Month. Radon is the second le...

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Employment Opportunities

PT BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND PARKS HELP – WASHINGTON TWP, MORRIS COUNTY – PT, Seasonal; $18-$23 per hour. 29 Hours per week. Requires mowing, cleaning of parks, offices, bathrooms and kitchens; trash removal. Applicants should be able to perform ma...

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Improve Your Sleep

  Adults need 7 or more hours of good-quality sleep on a regular schedule each night. Getting enough sleep isn’t only about total hours of sleep. It’s also important to get good-quality sleep on a regular schedule so you feel rested when you wake up....

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FOOD SAFETY MYTHS AND FACTS

  National Food Safety Education Month is in September. It is a great time to educate oneself and others about food safety and about preventing food poisoning. The majority of foodborne illnesses occur in the home, due to incorrect handling of food. ...

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Rethink Your Drink

Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet. These sweetened liquids include regular soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened waters. The next time you go grocery shopping, read the nutrition label...

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Free In-Person Medicare counseling by appointment

  Morris County SHIP Office NJ State Health Insurance assistance Program 23 Clyde Potts Drive Suite 204 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-784-4900 Free In-Person Medicare counseling by appointment   Request in-person Medicare Counseling by appointment only at...

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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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SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR SCHOOLEY'S MOUNTAIN ROAD BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

  THE COUNTY HAS ADVISED US OF A NEW SCHEDULE:  As planned, beginning June 16, the southbound lane of Schooley's Mountain Road will be closed at the bridge and southbound traffic will be detoured.  The northbound lane will remain open. FROM JUNE 19 -...

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Medical Waste Disposal Information

  Please find a link here regarding medical waste disposal.  Also, a prescription drop box is located in the Police Department lobby for our residents convenience.  

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Summer and Pets

  Summer heat can be dangerous for your family pets. Follow these steps to help ensure your pet stays safe this summer. Don’t leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees eve...

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CDC Smoke Alert

ALERT MORRIS: The smoke wafting through Morris County is blowing in from wildfires in Canada and impacting air quality throughout the Northeast. Morris County OEM asks residents to remain vigilant regarding any local fires, but to know why smoke is f...

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What's in your sunscreen?

There are two kinds of UV rays from the sun that you need protection from: UVA and UVB. UVB light can damage the DNA in the outer layer of our skin, called the epidermis, as well as cause sunburn. UVA rays can shoot through to the middle skin layers,...

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Rutgers Requesting Ticks for Testing

NJ Ticks 4 Science! is a citizen science project organized by the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology. We ask you to submit ticks you come across while living, working, and visiting New Jersey or as part of a Rutgers-organized Tick Blitz!   How can you...

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Polls Open 6 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, June 6 for the Primary Election

  In addition to the local and county races, all 120 seats in the state Legislature are on the ballot. New Jersey is a closed primary system, meaning that only voters with a declared party affiliation can vote for their respective party’s nominees.  ...

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