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...

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...

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. DPW LABORER –FT, $26.52/hr., benefits. Must have High School diploma or GED and 3 yrs min. experience...

June 17, 2020 -  We have two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington Township to report. The Washington Township Health Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, has confirmed a total 118 cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Washington Township through June 16, 2020.  Twelve deaths have been...

    RE-BID NOTICE TO BIDDER    TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON   Notice is hereby given that this project is being re-bid and that sealed bids will be received by the Township Clerk of the Township of Washington in the County of Morris, 43 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 on...

At the June 15, 2020 Township Committee meeting, the following Ordinances were adopted:    RO-06-20   AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 168 “SOLID WASTE” TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE II ENTITLED “TOWNSHIP RECYCLING CENTER”    RO-07-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP...

Jersey Central Power & Light will be conducting our Annual Vegetation Management Aerial Patrol. Vegetation Management Aerial inspections are scheduled during the April through September time frame on an annual basis and cover all transmission facilities system-wide. Patrols consist of a Forestry Specialist who accompanies the pilot to identify effectiveness of...

Beginning June 15, municipal office will be available by phone and email from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday. The offices will remain closed to the public for the time being. However, the Township of Washington has been taking implementing precautionary measures,  to prepare for reopening to the public on...

June 9, 2020 - The Governor announced yesterday that municipal and private-club swimming pools can reopen on Monday, June 22nd and the state Department of Health will release full guidance today relating to the procedures and protocols that will need to be followed. However, the Governor also announced in May that...

Project:   Route 46, Stiger Street to Sandshore Road/Naughright Road   Route/Direction/MP:  Route 46 / EB / MP 23.0 to 23.38                                       Ramp B from Route 46 EB to Route 46 WB                                       Ramp D from Route 46 EB to Route 46 WB   Municipality/County: Township of Washington / Morris County     ...

June 6, 2020 - The Governor signed Executive Order No. 151 extending the Public Health Emergency first declared on March 9.  Governor Murphy also signed Executive Order 150 establishing outdoor dining protocols and process to expand premises for liquor license holders effective at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020. EO-150...

Per the Governors Executive Order #144, signed on May 15, 2020, the Priailmary Election will be a Vote By Mail Election.   Registered Republican and Democrat Voters:   All registered, active Republicans and Democrats will automatically be sent a Mail in  Ballot .  The ballot will come with a prepaid envelope for return.  Your returned...

June 2, 2020 - There is one new confirmed covid-19 positive case to report, for a total of 116.  Twelve deaths have been reported; 64 cases have been confirmed as released from isolation. The Governor announced as part of Phase Two of reopening the state the following will be allowed: Outdoor...

DPW GENERAL SUPERVISOR – WASHINGTON TWP, MORRIS COUNTY –Full-time, benefits, non-contract exempt, salary range $60,000 to $95,000. Must possess CDL, High School diploma or GED, 10 yrs min. experience in DPW or private equivalent and competency with Word, Excel and email. Experience in asphalt paving/road maintenance, underground utility excavation, masonry and...

May 30, 2020 - There are two new confirmed covid-19 positive cases to report, for a total of 115.  Twelve deaths have been reported; 59 cases have been confirmed as released from isolation. The Governor is now allowing in-person graduations with certain required precautionary measures as of July 6. The Washington...