DPW Bulky Item Disposal Program

The Washington Township Department of Public Works is running a CleanUp/Bulky Item Disposal Program on June 9th, 10th, 11th between the hours of 8 AM and 3 PM and the 13th of June between the hours of 8 AM and 12 Noon, at the DPW yard, located at 54 Rock Road.

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Wizards, princesses and sword fighting highlight St Mark’s Medieval faire

Paladin Music & Entertainment, Inc. presents a full weekend of entertainment and education at the annual "NJ Family Medieval & Fantasy Festival", at St. Mark's Church Concert Field, 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley on June 13 and June 14 from 12- 6 pm rain or shine.

This year's Festival features live magical performances by The Wizard Mark A.S. Dolson, who promises to will thrill and mesmerize children and adults alike with his magical feats.

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Corzine signs 'Kyleigh's Law,' requires decals for young drivers

Donna Weeks and close friends of Kyleigh D'Alessio Wednesday released 25 orange balloons into the grey sky above West Morris Central High School.

It was an homage to Kyleigh, a 16-year-old Long Valley resident who was killed two years ago in a car crash involving a teen driver, and whose favorite color was orange.

"I know Kyleigh is very proud," Weeks said after Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed "Kyleigh's Law," making New Jersey the first state in the nation to require new drivers under 21 to affix decals to their vehicles.

Corzine called the law a "fundamental tool" to help police enforce restrictions on probationary drivers. The decal likely will be a small reflective rectangle attached to the front and rear license plates, state motor vehicle officials said.

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Califon School Clothing Drive

Clean out your closets and come to the Califon School Clothing Drive and help raise funds for a playground. We will accept any clothing and accessories such as hand bags, belts and shoes, any soft household items like bedding, curtains, kids hard toys and stuffed animals looking for a new home! We'll turn your used items into 12 cents a pound for the school.

Drop off: 445 Route 513 (Lower Valley Presbyterian Church) behind Happy Face Shed for drop off is located behind the playground. Soft items must be bagged. Donations will be accepted through June 1, 2009. Please call 908-832-9482 with any questions.

Washington Twp. on hook for environmental damage

Two Morris County towns are among the defendants responsible for paying the state $43 million to cover the cost of fixing the environmental damage done at Combe Fill South Landfill, according to the terms of a settlement released Tuesday.

More than 200 defendants -- including Chester Township and Washington Township -- have two months to pay the state $12.7 million to cover New Jersey's past remediation-related costs at Combe South, a 102-acre federal Superfund site off Parker Road in Chester and Washington townships.

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West Morris understood team concept

Whenever Allison Gutkowski looked down at her sneaker during a volleyball match, she saw a piece of yarn tied to it. That yarn was a symbol of the West Morris volleyball team, many strands that became stronger when wrapped around each other. Each of the Highlanders had her own strand, a reminder of how each player had to play her individual role "to hold it together for everyone."

Added Gutkowski, "By ourselves, we could be easily broken, but when we're the one big piece of yarn, it's hard to break. Each time we would look down, we'd see we have to stick together."

That's just what West Morris did this season. The 2008 All Daily Record Volleyball Team of the Year built a 23-6 season, including the Iron Hills Conference-Iron Division title, and trips to the Morris County Tournament and NJSIAA Group III finals. Though the Highlanders didn't pick up any hardware this fall, the memorable journey was its own reward.

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Fleming Farms offers fresh Christmas Trees

After 11 years of Christmas tree farming, Kevin Fleming of Long Valley knows the drill -- as in the one he uses to custom-fit your freshly-cut tree to its stand.

"You can bring your own stand or buy one here," he said. "We'll do it for free."

The 200-acre family-owned Fleming Farms represents just one of many establishments in the Morris County area that offer the choose-and-cut experience to amateur lumberjacks who flock from all corners of the state just to try it out.

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Dog and Cat Licenses

State Law requires the licensing of all dogs and cats over the age of six months in the Township. You may renew your animal's license at the Municipal Building, 43 Schooley's Mountain Road, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Licenses must be renewed each year by January 31st. Proof of a rabies vaccination and spaying/neutering (if applicable) is required to license your animal. The Rabies vaccination certificate must be valid through November 1st of the licensing year. If the certificate is not valid through November 1st of the licensing year, the animal must be vaccinated prior to licensing.

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Toys for Tots

Washington Township Police Department, along with the Washington Township P.B.A. Local 301, will be helping spread the joy by collecting a new unwrapped toy. These toys collected along with monetary donations will be delivered to the US Marine Corps Reserve Unit warehouse in Wayne, NJ.

The donations will be disseminated to needy young children in local communities.

The drop off location is the Washington Township Police Headquarters at 1 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853. The deadline for drop off is December 12, 2008.

If you have questions, contact Sgt Douglas Compton of the Community Policing Unit at 908.876.3232 or dcompton@wtpdmorris.org.

Long Valley Jr Women's Club Gingerbread House Contest

The Long Valley Junior Women's Club in conjunction with the Long Valley Village Asssociation, is sponsoring a Gingerbread House contest for area kids and families. Entry Deadline is Dec 1st. Prizes will be awarded to the top houses in each category. All entries will be on display during the Holiday Happenings on Sunday December 7th. The Long Valley Junior Women's Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 at the Schooley's Mountain Firehouse. New members are always welcome!