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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.

Health Announcements

Opening Burning Guidelines

  

 

Opening Burning Guidelines

The Washington Township Health Department in conjunction with the Bureau of Fire Prevention would like spread awareness to residents and property owners of the importance to protect the environment, prevent wildfires, and ensure public safety throughout our community.

Residential properties can obtain a recreational (camp fire) permit. Only seasoned firewood can be used as a fuel source. Burning of rubbish, garbage, construction materials, fallen leaves and any type of plant are prohibited in NJ as per (N.J. Admin Code 7:27-2.3) Below you will find the link to obtain a camp fire permit:

https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/permits/recreational.html

Commercial properties are required to obtain a recreational permit from New Jersey Forest Fire and a type 1 fire safety permit from the Washington Township Bureau of Fire Prevention.  A fire safety permit application can be obtained below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r0IoC6pYlzj2UdhR8qXAIJ29ops8DcIE/view

Agricultural burns are permitted for approved farm land. Below you will find the link for the agricultural burn application:

https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/permits/agricultural.html

·         Follow all the guidelines and restrictions outlined on your permit.

If you do not have a valid permitted through New Jersey Forest Fire and/or the Washington Township Bureau of Fire Prevention, do not engage in these activities. All fires such as bon fires, recreational fires and agricultural burns shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished as per N.J.A.C 5:70-3,307.5. Make sure the fire is completely extinguished before leaving the area, this includes areas around the fire where embers may have landed. Avoid burning on windy days, as this can cause the fire to spread quickly. In accordance to Washington Township Ordinance 243-1, smoke which crosses a property line is considered a public health nuisance. Please be mindful of your neighbors when burning and to reduce excessive smoke. For more information on restrictions and guidelines, contact New Jersey Forest Fire at 973-786-6350 or Washington Township Bureau of Fire Prevention at 908-876-8637 Public Health Nuisance complaints can be directed to the Washington Township Health Department at 908-876-3650
Memorial Day Holiday Closure for Municipal Offices
Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

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