The project is scheduled to begin on or about 9/4/12 and be completed in two weeks. The project hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. The location of the project on Fairmount Rd. will be from the vicinity of Highland Ave and south to the County Line at Tewksbury.

The initial phase of the project will be basin and inlet repair. Traffic will be alternated with lane changes. The second phase will involve milling the existing pavement and the third stage will involve paving the roadway. Traffic patterns will vary from alternating lanes to lane closures depending on available detour routes as the project progresses. Motorists can expect traffic delays as well as varying traffic patterns and should plan alternate routes during the duration of the project

Traffic related questions can be directed to Lt. Mark Niemynski 908-876-8303 or mniemynski@wtpdmorris.org

The Middle Valley Road bridge will close September 4 for construction and likely re-open by winter according to the Morris County division of Engineering.

The Township of Washington is one of six municipalities in Morris County competing in McMATCH, a county-wide drive to gather food to help restock the shelves at the Interfaith Food Pantry and other local food providers.
Despite being ranked as one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, hunger and food insecurity remain as prevalent as ever. At the Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center, which serves residents across all of Morris County, more than 688,000 pounds of food was distributed last year to help feed 12,500 people. Through the summer months, IFP and other agencies run critically low on supplies, as regular food drive sponsors – scout troops, schools, churches and the like – take a hiatus during vacation season.
“The community has always been supportive of its volunteers and non-profits and I anticipate the food drive will be a huge success,” Mayor Ken Short said. “Collecting food for our local food pantry at the Long Valley Presbyterian Church is done continuously by the Boy Scouts at the weekly Green Market, amongst others. Our municipal employees will be competing against each other, as will our local schools and I implore the community at large to also help restock the shelves during Hunger Awareness Month.”
Non-perishables can be dropped off at the Long Valley Green Market at 20 Schooley’s Mountain Rd. on Sept. 20th from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Municipal Building at 43 Schooley’s Mountain Rd. and the DPW Building at 54 Rock Road during office hours from now until Sept. 20. Collections for the food pantry are also accepted on an ongoing basis at Hoffman’s Supply at 35 East Mill Road. The Washington Township schools will have bins at their main entrances for donations.
Commonly Sought Items

A discussion of current thoughts on Screening and Treating Ovarian Cancer will take place at the Bernards Township Town Hall on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 7:00pm with a light dinner being served at 6:30pm.

For further information see the Ovarian Cancer Flyer

Area women are invited to attend the celebration of the 4th Anniversary of Heartworks of Long Valley at The Teen Center/Long Valley Arts on Rt. 513, on Wednesday, September 12th at 7PM. Heartworks is an Acts of Kindness group, and the Long Valley Chapter is one of several chapters on the East Coast. We are a group of women who meet once a month to encourage each other, nourish ourselves spiritually, and find opportunities to help. We embrace three key principles: living each day with gratitude in our lives, receiving with grace, and giving with an open heart.

Heartworks was inspired by the outpouring of goodwill in the days and weeks following the events on Sept. 11, 2001. In an effort to keep the generosity and sincerity alive, Heartworks provides a means for women to reach out to those in their community going through loss, trauma or struggle.

To learn more about Heartworks’ founder, Megan McDowell, or Heartworks, go to www.njheartworks.org. For additional information or questions about the Long Valley chapter, contact Jennifer DeSimone at jdesimone27@verizon.net or Peggy DeLong at peggydelong@comcast.net

THE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP RECYCLING CENTER
ON ROCK ROAD, LONG VALLEY
WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
IN OBSERVANCE OF THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

Washington Township Recreation is sponsoring an Oktoberfest at the Historic Brownstone in Paterson on October 30, 2012.  Bus will leave from the Washington Township Senior Center in Rock Spring Park at 9:45am and return at approximately 4:15pm. 

For futher information see the 2012 Oktoberfest Trip flyer.

Golden Age Group to hold a Garage Sale this Saturday 8/25/2012 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Golden Age Group garage sale will be held at the Washington Township Senior Center, Rock Spring Park, Long Valley.

Soccer Squirts Camp

(Wednesday) September 26- October 31 Rock Spring Park 12:30pm – 1:30pm Ages 3-5

Soccer squirts learn the fundamentals of soccer through a program of structured activities and fun based games designed to stimulate a child’s imagination and develop motor skills. Such as: Boundaries/exploration ­Movement with the ball ­ Changing direction ­ Changing speeds ­ Passing ­ Control ­ Shooting ­Special awareness. Fee $99 Deadline September 20, 2012

Complete application form and mail or hand in to recreation office with payment. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP RECREATION 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 (908) 876 5941 www.wtmorris.org or email: recreation@wtmorris.net

Click here for the Fall Soccer Squirts Application 2012

The Washington Township Land Trust of Morris County is hosting the ultimate tasting, beer, wine and food, on Saturday 22, 2012, from 4 to 7pm at the Schooley’s Mountain Lodge, 54 Camp Washington Road, Long Valley. The theme of this 6th annual fundraiser is “This Land is Your Land” and proceeds will benefit land conservation and historic preservation projects.

Beer and wine tastings will be offered by the Long Valley Pub and Brewery, Peapack Fine Wines and Hunterdon Brewing Company. Participating restaurants will be Valley Restaurant & Pub, Splash Seafood Restaurant, Pandan Fusion Lounge and Brasserie 513.
Door prizes have been donated by RBS Jewelers, Valley Center Automotive and Krauszer’s.

Tickets are $35 per person in advance and $40 at the door. Checks payable to WTLT may be mailed to P.O. Box 4, Long Valley, NJ 07853. For more information, call 908-832-9603 or visit www.WTLT.org.

Why might some adults need vaccines? Come to an informational lecture and learn about the vaccines that are recommended for you as an adult! The program will be given on Thursday September 20, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Washington Township Municipal Building in the Courtroom at 43 Schooley’s Mtn. Rd, Long Valley.

The speaker will be Karen Williams RN, Manager of Infection Control at Morristown Medical Center. To register contact Gail Johnson RN, Public Health Nurse at 908-876-3650.

Project Healthy Bones is a preventative 24 week osteoporosis exercise program for men and women to promote flexibility and strengthen bones to prevent further bone loss. An informational session will be given on Thursday September 6, 2012 at 9:30 am at the Washington Township Senior Center, Rock Spring Park, Long Valley. Classes will begin the following Thursday Sept. 13, 2012 at 9:30 am- 11:00am. To register contact Gail Johnson, Public Health Nurse at 908-876-3650.

Unused prescription drugs will be accepted at the Washington Township Police Department at 1 East Springtown Rd. on Saturday September 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most abused prescription drugs are taken from family and friends. You could be a drug dealer and not even know it!

For further information call Lt. Compton at 908-876-8309.

The New Jersey Blood Center bus will be making a stop at Hoffman’s Supply on Sunday, August 19th from 11am to 2pm. All successful donors will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to Hoffman’s, good towards any purchase!

All Healthy adults who are at least 17 old (16 years of age with a consent form signed by parental/guardian), and at least 120 pounds are encouraged to donate. Please be sure to eat before you arrive.

Remember, there is no substitution for blood and the need is constant. Whether you do it for a friend, a stranger, or the free cookies and juice, your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply!

For more info visit www.hoffmanssupply.com or email HGPRO@HOTMAIL.COM

The new Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program is a homeless prevention program designed to assist veteran families at risk of homelessness to maintain their housing and to rapidly re-house veteran families who have recently become homeless in Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties.
Community Hope has partnered with Catholic Family & Community Services (CFCS), Hope House and UMDNJ to provide case management services to assist veterans and their families in securing housing and developing a housing stability plan which may include support services, financial assistance and accessing support services and benefits.
Services:
Social Service Assistance Offered: All veterans participating in the SSVF program must be engaged in a sustainable housing planning. Case management services may include: Housing counseling/housing search, securing utilities, mediation with property owners, financial budgeting, employment assistance and linkage between participant and available services/benefits.
Financial Assistance Services Offered: Temporary financial assistance may be available to eligible veterans who would be homeless but for SSVF financial assistance. These may include: rental assistance, utility payments, security payments, moving costs, childcare and transportation expenses.
Who Qualifies:
Low-income single veterans or veteran families from Middlesex, Morris, Sussex, Somerset, Passaic, Union, or Warren counties who are
 Currently residing in permanent housing and at risk of becoming homeless OR
 Currently homeless or recently exited permanent housing and are scheduled or able to become a resident of permanent housing within 90 days. For example, a veteran living in a shelter, on the street or in temporary housing with an apartment identified OR
 Exited permanent housing in the previous 90 days to seek other housing that is responsive to their needs.
For More Information and Referrals:
Call the Veterans Hotline at 1-855-483-8466 or visit our website at www.communityhope-nj.org.

The Target on Route 46 will host the event on Aug. 7 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the its parking lot. The Washington Township Police Department will host a child finger printing station and families will be given the kits to bring home with them. Hackettstown Police will also be participating.

The Tax Office will be open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 the last day of the grace period for 3rd quarter taxes. Interest on 3rd quarter taxes paid after Aug. 10 will revert to Aug. 1.

The Washington Township Green Team is focusing on supporting local businesses and local produce. A business registry form is available for those who would like to participate, all businesses will be atdded to the map on the township’s website and those using local produce will get a Local Business Local Produce sticker for window display.

If you own a business and would like your info published, please complete the Promoting Local Business Registry and return by mail or fax.