May 1, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 85 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through April 30, 2020. Eleven deaths have been reported. To protect the privacy of any persons involved, no further information will be released...

April 30, 2020 - Governor Murphy signed an executive order yesterday opening state parks for passive recreation on May 2. County parks, trails and golf courses are also allowed to open under certain conditions.    No organized sports or picnicking is allowed at parks and parking lots will be limited to...

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 133 on April 29, 2020 allowing the following activities at state parks effective 6 a.m. on May 2: a. Fishing; b. Hunting; c. Boating; d. Canoeing; e. Hiking; f. Walking; g. Running or jogging; h. Biking; i. Birding; and j. Horseback riding.    No organized sports...

April 29, 2020 - The Governor has granted municipalities the authority to extend the grace period for May 1 property taxes. However, authority to extend the deadline for paying the school districts and county their second quarter tax levy has not been granted. The grace period currently ends May 11. The...

LVCAP is board of volunteers from 9 area churches working together to manage the Long Valley food pantry, located in the lower level of the Long Valley Presbyterian Church.  LVCAP also manages an emergency financial relief fund, which can provide eligible families with a one-time, limited emergency payment.    LVCAP is funded 100%...

April 28, 2020 - There will be a presentation of the 2020-2021 local school district budget during tonight’s Washington Township Board of Education meeting. This budget is separate from the municipal budget and voted on by the Board of Education not the Township Committee.I have not been provided log-in information to...

The  State  Office of Emergency Management issued an administrative order on April 27 identifying pet grooming, pet daycare, and pet boarding businesses and stores that principally sell items necessary for religious observation or worship as essential retail businesses, provided that they adopt in-person operation policies that include, at a minimum, the enhanced social distancing...

 The Township has compiled a list of some Local, County, and State Resources.  View HERE   Shopping, take out food, and pharmacy resource information can be found on the COVID portal page of the website, HERE

April 27, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department has reported 85 confirmed cases as of yesterday. Sadly, there are ten reported deaths but 17 cases were confirmed released from isolation.   We will be holding a Virtual Bingo Bonanza weekly at 6 p.m. on Fridays. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register. A...

April 27, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 85 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through April 26, 2020. Ten deaths have been reported. To protect the privacy of any persons involved, no further information will be released...

April 24, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department has reported 79 confirmed cases as of yesterday. Sadly, there are ten reported deaths but 17 cases were confirmed released from isolation.   We held a senior Virtual Bingo Bonanza yesterday which we will be doing on a weekly basis. This evening...

April 24, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 79 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through April 23, 2020. Ten deaths have been reported. To protect the privacy of any persons involved, no further information will be released...

April 23, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 76 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through April 22, 2020. Nine deaths have been reported. To protect the privacy of any persons involved, no further information will be released...

Properly Dispose of Gloves, Masks, and Wipes Gloves, wipes, masks and tissues are medical waste and should be put in the trash, not recycled. Read More https://morriscountynj.gov/2020/04/covid-19-proper-disposal-of-gloves-masks-medical-waste/  

Last week’s bingo had such a high demand, we have scheduled additional Virtual Bingo Bonanzas. To register for the senior bingo Thursday (April 23) at 1 p.m., please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To register for community bingo Friday (Apirl 24) at 6 p.m., please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Bingo cards will be emailed to registrants;...

April 22, 2020 - No additional COVID-19 cases were confirmed yesterday.   Last week’s bingo had such a high demand, we have scheduled additional Virtual Bingo Bonanzas.  To register for the senior bingo Thursday at 1 p.m., please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  To register for community bingo Friday at 6 p.m., please email...

    Adopted Ordinance:    RO-03-20     AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 111, LAND USE PROCEDURES AND CHAPTER 217, ZONING, ESTABLISHING A ROUTE 46 C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONE MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING OVERLAY DEVELOPMENT OPTION .  MAP   Introduced Ordinances:  RO-04-20 BOND...

April 21, 2020 - The Township’s health department has reported a total of 73 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Township through April 19, 2020. Fourteen cases have been confirmed released from isolation.  Eight deaths have been reported. To protect the privacy of any persons involved, no further information will be...

Second Quarter Taxes Due May 1st.  Due to COVID-19 the municipal building is closed to the public. Residents are encouraged to pay taxes online at wtmorris.org by clicking on the Tax Payment button – Search tax account by Name, Address OR Block & Lot. PLEASE NOTE:  The e-check fee of $1.05...

April 21, 2020 - The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed 73 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through April 20, 2020. Eight deaths have been reported. To protect the privacy of any persons involved, no further information will be released...