Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 147 on May 18, 2020 allowing archery ranges, batting cages, golf driving ranges, horseback riding, shooting clubs and tennis clubs to open with certain requirements. For details, please read EO-147.  

May 19, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 109 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 18, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

The MUA has imposed water restrictions in the Schooley's  Mountain water service area.  Contact the WTMUA with any questions. 908.876. 3145. View the WTMUA's flyer for more information.     

May 18, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has reported five additional confirmed covid-19 positive cases.  There have been 108 confirmed cases, 12 deaths have been reported and 34 cases have been confirmed as released from isolation through May 17, 2020. ...

May 18, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 108 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 17, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

Governor Murphy signed and executive order on May 16, 2020  to reopen charter fishing and watercraft rental businesses with certain requirements. For more details, please read EO-146.   

May 16, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has reported two additional confirmed covid-19 positive cases and an additional death.  There have been 103 confirmed cases, 12 deaths have been reported and 34 cases have been confirmed as released from isolation...

On May 15, Governor Murphy signed EO-144 ordering the mailing to every registered voter a vote-by-mail ballot or application ahead of the primary election and EO-145 allowing elective surgeries and invasive procedures to resume on May 26. On May 14, EO-143 was signed by the Governor allowing beaches, boardwalks, lakes, and lakeshores to remain...

On May 13, 2020 Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 142 permitting resumption of non-essential construction, effective at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020. The Washington Township Construction Office has been contacting applicants with pending permits regarding their release. All businesses engaged in construction projects in the State, whether or not...

May 16, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 103 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 15, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

May 14, 2020 - Yesterday, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 142 permitting resumption of non-essential construction, curbside pickup at non-essential retail businesses, and gatherings in cars. You can read the full EO 142 here:https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-142.pdf    The Washington Township Construction Office will be contacting applicants with pending permits regarding their release. Please...

On May 13, 2020 Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 142 permitting resumption of non-essential construction, curbside pickup at non-essential retail businesses, and gatherings in cars. Provisions relating to non-essential construction and curbside pickup at non-essential retail shall take effect at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020.  Rules for gatherings in vehicles are...

Update: On May 13, 2020 Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 142 permitting resumption of non-essential construction, with certain requirements, effective at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020. The Washington Township Construction Office will be contacting applicants with pending permits regarding their release. Please be patient during this process.   Update: The State BPU...

  Drivers License and Vehicle Registration Requests Can Be Done Online The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission today announced it has added to its growing offering of web-based transactions, expanding the types of vehicles eligible for online registration renewals and replacements. The additional vehicle registration categories range from four-year commercial trailers to...

Red Cross Collection Sites in Fairfield and Newark Two new American Red Cross convalescent blood plasma collection sites have opened in North Jersey, at the Red Cross blood center in Fairfield and at University Hospital in Newark. Eligible donors must be fully recovered from COVID-19 and symptom free, and must otherwise...

The  Primary Election is scheduled for July 7. Please read the Morris County Clerk's recommendation for voting by mail HERE.  Instructions for downloading a form and mailing it to the Morris County Clerk's Office are contained in that link.  To visit the Morris County Clerk's Website Page, click HERE.    

The Township of Washington intends to participate in the Savvik Buying Group contract to purchase a Lucas 3, v 3.1 Chest Compression System and accessories. Information regarding the contract may be requested to the Township Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The Township of Washington joined the Savvik Buying Group Coop as a Participating...

May 12, 2020 - New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan  addressed questions and concerns regarding celebrations and ceremonies to honor New Jersey school graduates of the Class of 2020 in a letter to the Department of Education and all Public and Non-Public Schools.   The letter refers to the...

May 12, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 101 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 11, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

NOTICE TO BIDDERS   Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Township Clerk of the Township of Washington in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, on June 4, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the bid opening will be...