The following ordinances were introduced at The July 20 Township Committee meeting.  There will be an opportunity for public comment and the ordinances  will be considered for final passage at the August 17, 2020 Township Committee Meeting. RO-08-20: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF  A NEW AMBULANCE BY THE TOWNSHIP OF...

Governor Murphy Signed Executive Order-168 on July 20 allowing the resumption of contact practices and competitions for high-risk organized sports in outdoor settings. The order reads, in part: Practices and competitions for sports defined as “Low Risk” by the Department of Health’s Guidance are permitted in both outdoor and indoor settings. No-contact practices...

As of Aug. 1, registration for use of the recycling center will be required. Due to increasing recycling costs and decreased state funding for recycling, there will be a $41 fee for use of the recycling center from Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020 and $100 per year thereafter. Registration and payment can...

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND PARKS HELP – PT, Seasonal and Permanent; $15-$21 per hour. Requires mowing; cleaning of parks, buildings and bathrooms; trash removal. Some weekend work required. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.  Washington Township Employment Application Send applications to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. EOE.

Raritan Headwaters and the Washington Township Environmental Commission will provide an opportunity for residents to get their well water tested.   Well test kits will be available for sale on August 12  and  samples can be returned on the same day.     Please view the FLYER for details.     

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.    The hunt schedule can be found HERE.    Additional information about the County's White-Tailed Deer...

The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative solicited pricing for a November 2020 start (to coincide with the end date of the current program which is October 2020), and for February 1, 2021. The low bid was $0.0909/kWh rate for standard renewable energy content with a November start date for 13 months. The...

Update - Week of July 13, 2020 In the last week, we have four new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed by the Washington Township Health Department to report on. Our total number of cases confirmed is now at 133, with 12 deaths and 103 released from isolation. I will be providing...

On July 8, 2020 Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 163 requiring individuals to wear masks in outdoor public spaces when they cannot social distance. The requirement "shall not apply when wearing a face covering would inhibit that individual’s health, including when engaging in high intensity aerobic or anaerobic activities, when in the...

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 162 on July 2 extending the Public Health Emergency first declared on March 9. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.  Executive Order No. 162 extends all Executive Orders issued under the Governor’s authority under the Emergency...

The Washington Township FIre Marshall would like to remind residents about firework safety. Please view the flyer for a list of legal and illegal fireworks HERE.  Review fireworks safety HERE.  Have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July.    

Washington Township's Affordable Housing Compliance July 1, 2020 Midpoint Realistic Opportunity Review Report is now available online.  Any interested party may submit comments to the Washington Township Clerk, with a copy of the comments to Fair Share Housing Center, regarding the Township’s mid-point status report as set forth above and whether any...

July 1, 2020 - Welcome to the first day of July. We have two new cases confirmed by the Washington Township Health Department to report today. Our total number of cases confirmed is now at 127, with 12 deaths and 102 released from isolation. The Governor’s list of states that visitors must...

June 30, 2020 - We have no new cases to report in Washington Township today. Governor Murphy announced yesterday that the planned reopening of indoor dining, set for Thursday, has been postponed indefinitely. Outdoor graduations will still be permitted starting on July 6th. NJMVC Road tests and inspections reopened June 29....

June 29, 2020.  There is one new case confirmed by the Washington Township Health Department to report today. Our total number of cases confirmed is now at 125, with 12 deaths and 102 released from isolation. I have seen some discussion online about why we haven’t reopened the Municipal Building yet. While...

une 23, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 121 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through June 22, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

June 21, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 120 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through June 20, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

As of Aug. 1, registration for use of the recycling center will be required. Due to increasing recycling costs and decreased state funding for recycling, there will be a $41 fee for use of the recycling center from Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020 and $100 per year thereafter. Registration and payment can...

June 19, 2020 -  There is one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Washington Township to report.  There have been a total of 119 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through June 16, 2020.  Twelve deaths have been reported; 77 cases have been confirmed as released from isolation.  The...

Governor Murphy and and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan announced on June 18, retail businesses located in the interior of shopping malls are permitted to reopen to the public, as long as they comply with the requirements contained in Executive Order No. 122.  Restaurants within the interior of...