Washington Township is preparing review the cable franchise agreement and needs you feedback. As part of the ascertainment process, the township’s Cable Television Advisory Committee is conducting a survey of resident, both Comcast customer and non-customer are invited to participate. Please click this link to help.    

 New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan who is also the New Jersey State Director of Emergency Management in a letter to the Department of Education and all Public and Non-Public Schools, addressed questions and concerns regarding celebrations and ceremonies to honor New Jersey school graduates of the Class of 2020....

The Township Committee extended the grace period from May 11 to May 26 for second quarter taxes as permitted under Executive Order-130. The EO does not grant municipalities the  authority to change the due date. The due date remains May 1 in accordance with state statute. Interest is waived for second...

May 8, 2020 - Last night, the Township Committee extended the grace period for second quarter taxes from May 11 to May 26. The due date remains May 1 by state statute. Interest is waived for second quarter tax payments made by May 26. Interest on taxes paid after May 26...

May 7, 2020 - Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 138 extending the Public Health Emergency declared on March 9. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.    Executive Order No. 138 extends all Executive Orders issued under the...

May 7, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 99 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 6, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

Once again, Safewise has ranked Washington Township, Morris County as one of the safest cities in New Jersey.   The municipality is #10 on this years list.    You can read the full report here.    

Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 138 extening the Public Health Emergency declared on March 9. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.  Executive Order No. 138 extends all Executive Orders issued under the Governor’s authority under the Emergency...

The Community Garden, located in Palmer Park, has available plots. Please visit the Community Garden website for information and details: https://wtcommunitygarden.jimdofree.com/    

NOTICE TO BIDDERS TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON   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...

May 6, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 98 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 5, 2020.  The Washington Township Health Department is following all appropriate NJ Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control protocols...

May 5, 2020 - Governor Murphy announced schools will be closed through the end of the school year yesterday.   The Governor also signed three executive orders yesterday. Number 135 suspends the in-person requirements for receipt of a marriage license and marriage ceremonies for the duration of the public health emergency....

Governor Murphy signed Executive Orders 136 and 137 on May 5, 2020. Executive Order 136 extends the statutory deadline for various environment laws, including deadlines for public notice, review, or final action on applications for, or renewals of permits, registrations, plans, petitions, licenses, rates, and other approvals under certain statutes administered by the...

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 135 on May 5, suspending in-person requirements for receipt of a marriage license and marriage ceremonies for the duration of the public health emergency. The order also addresses requirements for the receipt of working papers for minors. For details, please read EO-135.  

May 5, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 97 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 4, 2020. Eleven deaths have been reported. To protect the privacy of any persons involved, no further information will be released...

May 1, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has reported 96 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 3, 2020; 21 cases have been confirmed as released from isolation. Please remain vigilant and practice social distancing.    The...

A Special Meeting of the Washington Township Committee will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 7 p.m.  As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held electronically using ZOOM, a cloud-based audio-conferencing tool with computer and telephone access, at which time and place all persons interested...

May 4, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 96 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through May 3, 2020. Eleven deaths have been reported. To protect the privacy of any persons involved, no further information will be released...

May 1, 2020 - There are no additional confirmed COVID-19 positive cases to report today. There are four additional confirmed cases released from isolation and sadly one additional death in a previously confirmed case reported.   The Governor has granted municipalities the authority to extend the grace period for May 1...

Yesterday, Governor Murphy signed an executive order yesterday opening state parks for passive recreation on May 2. The county parks and trails in Washington Township tentatively scheduled to be re-opened tomorrow, May 2 are: Columbia Trail, Patriot's Path and Schooley's Mountain Park. The following facilities at Schooley's Mountain park will remain...