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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.

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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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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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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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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2022 Green Festival Vendor Registration Open

   Online registration for vendors at the 2022 Green Living Festival and Fireworks, August 27, 2022 (rain date August 28th)  is now open, click HERE for the Festival Exhibitor Registration Form.   The guidelines for exhibitor...

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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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Volunteer on a Washington Township Board or Committee!

  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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Morris County Documenting Veterans of the "Forgotten Wars"

 “The Korea veteran listing is anticipated to be a unique one, encompassing not only the Korean conflict from 1950 to 1953, but the considerable tensions in the ensuing decades,” said Jan Williams, Cultural and Historic Resources Specialist for the p...

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New Ordinances Introduced July 18

The following Ordinances were introduced to pass on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of Washington Township held on July 18, 2022, and ordered published in accordance with the law. Said Ordinance will be considered fo...

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New Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline 988

  The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis...

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Morris County White Tailed Deer Management Program 2022-2023

The  Morris County Parks Commission conducts an annual  White-Tailed Deer Management Program to help reduce and maintain white-tailed deer populations at levels that will allow for the re-establishment of native plant communities within the parks.  T...

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Tips to Beat the Heat

  When summer temps rise, so does electricity use as air conditioners, refrigerators and other equipment work harder to keep us comfortable. You're encouraged to conserve energy during this week's heat. Here are some simple tips: Heat waves can stret...

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Hurricane Ida Recovery Registration Survey

  The State of New Jersey has been awarded $228 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist with the recovery from Hurricane Ida. The funds...

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