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 ...
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...
After Labor Day, office hours will revert to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Friday.
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, ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS for 2022 CAPITAL ROADS 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: 2022 Capital Roads GENERAL DES...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS for IMPROVEMENTS to COLEMAN ROAD 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: Improvements to Cole...
The Washington Township Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices. Administered by the New Jersey State Asso...