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• TRAFFIC ALERT - LINWOOD AVE DETOUR - 5/20 - 5/23 The Twp. of Washington Police Department would like to advise all residents that Linwood Ave. will be shut down in both direction begining Monday May 20, 2019 at 9:00 AM for approximately three (3) days.  The police dept. will establish a detour directing westbound Linwood Ave. traffic onto southbound Highland Ave.  Please allow additional time for your commute. 

• KEEP YOUR CARS LOCKED - TAKE YOUR KEY FOBS OUT! - It is always important to remember to take precautions to stay safe. Here are some tips to prevent burglaries from the WTPD  If you see something, SAY something!

• ASSEMBLYWOMAN HOLLY SCHEPISI "Office on the Road" Event - 5/22
A representative from the Assemblywoman's staff will be available on Wednesday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM in the Jack Woods Senior Center to answer questions and provide information on how your local State Legislative office can offer assistance. Questions?  Please contat her office at 201-666-0881

• MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - The Annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27 at 10:00 AM. Marchers will assemble at Clinton Ave at the corner of Washington Ave between 9:00 am - 9:30 am and will begin marching promptly at 10:00 am.  Participants will proceed to Pascack Rd. and continue to march to the Twp. of Washington Memorial Monument in front of town hall.  A Memorial Day service will be held at the monument at 11:00 am. This year's Grand Marshall is retired Senior Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey Siconolfi of the Township.  Click here for his full bio.

As a special thank you to some of our own hometown veterans, we put together a digital scrapbook in their honor which we continute to add to. Please click on the album cover to view these telling images. Please allow a few seconds for the file to load. If you have any pictures you would like to add to our collection, we would be happy to do so. Please email our website manager.

• REMINDER TO RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBORS - Comply with Township Noise Ordinances. Click here to view all noise related code.

• PASCACK VALLEY JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY-The Township of Washington / Westwood / Emerson Police Department’s Community Policing Units will conduct a JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY for qualified boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 14. This 5-day program will be held at Westwood High School June 24 thru June 28. The daily schedule is from 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Please click here for an application.

• SUMMER REC SIGN-UP - For those looking to sign their children up for our summer recreation program, please visit Community Pass (our on-line sports registration system) and our Recreation/Sports page for further information including fees, summer camp handbook & calendar.

• ROBO-CALL PREVENTION REMINDER -  In an attempt to minimize the number of calls your receive, experts suggest placing your numbers - landline and cell phones - on the FTC Do Not Call list. Register by phone, 1-888-382-1222, or online at donotcall.gov Remember to remain vigilant when someone calls and asks for personal information, especially if you did not solicit the call.

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• SUEZ LETTER ADDRESSING WATER QUALITY 
  Want to know if you have a lead service water line? Click here
  What should SUEZ customers know about lead in drinking water in Bergen & Hudson counties? Click here for facts & faq

• RECYCLING RULES REMINDER - Plastic bags are NOT recyclable and may be placed in with your household garbage.  Check with the food stores as some have recycle bins for bags.  You may not put your recyclables in plastic bags, you should put bottles, cans and containers loose in a barrel or bin. Bottles, cans and containers must be rinsed of all food and liquid. Containers with food and liquid residue are considered contamination. Plastic bags are also considered contamination.  We have been advised that we will be charged $175 per ton if the Township’s recycling has contamination. You may click here to view Waste Management's Recycling Quality Policy letter. Please do your best to comply with the rules. For more info, visit www.recycleoftenrecycleright.com 

ANNUAL WTFD ANTIQUE CUSTOM CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW - 6/9

Sunday, June 9th at Westwood High School - Music, DJ, Awards, 50/50, Food & Family Fun!  Click here for details

HELP NEEDED!  The Recreation Department is looking for camp counselors for our Summer Rec program. High School and College students are welcome to apply. Reminder - High School applicants need working papers. Both College and High School age applicants need 2 forms of ID i.e.: Driver’s License, SS Card, Passport, High School ID. Please click here for an application and be sure to include a W-4 & I-9 form when you submit.

• HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT - VOLUNTEER   
Habitat Bergen is building four (4), two-bedroom affordable units on Jefferson Avenue, two (2) are earmarked for veterans and the other two (2) are for seniors 55 and over.  Go to habitatbergen.org for information - Go to the volunteer opportunities calendar to sign up for Township project.

WOMEN VETERANS: Receive care through all stages of your life - CLICK HERE for detailed information.

GOLDEN SENIORS Always Looking for New Members Any resident of Washington Township interested in joining The Golden Seniors can come as a guest to a meeting to meet the folks. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Senior Center in Town Hall. If you wish to join, there is an initiation fee of $20 and the annual dues are $10. For more information, call Jim Joyce at 201-664-6725.

The Twp of Washington Health Dept. in conjuction with the Health Awareness Regional Porgram of Hackensack UMC invite you to participate in this FREE program led by a registered nurse.  The program takes place at the library on the first Tuesday of the month and at the Jack Woods Senior Center (lower level) on the second Wednesday of the month. Click the flyer for details.

RITE AID "Wellness Wednesdays" FOR SENIORSSeniors 65 and older get 20% off almost everything the first Wednesday of every month at Rite Aid! They call it Wellness Wednesday! There is a different theme each month and they give out health related informational papers, coupons and free samples to seniors on Wellness Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm. The Rite Aid pharmacist is always ready to answer any questions, do an immunization evaluation or go over a patients medication especially on Wellness Wednesdays!

•  2019 BCUA Hazardous Waste Collection Dates
•  2019 Recycling Event Dates for Bergen County Residents 

BERGEN COUNTY HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Can't afford needed home improvements?  It's time to GET HIP!  Click the flyer to the right for further details or Call 201-336-7210 or email GetHIP@co.bergen.nj.us

NJ STARS COLLEGE TUITION PROGRAM
The New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) program is an initiative created by the State of New Jersey that provides New Jersey's highest achieving students with free tuition at their home county college. Click here for further information.

VETERAN SERVICES - NJ CAREER CONNECTIONS
If you are a Veteran looking for work, collecting Unemployment or your Unemployment has recently ended, you may qualify for the:Employer Partnership Grant On-The-Job Training Program.
For more info, come to our Re-employment Opportunities (R/O) in person.
 ***** Monday & Thursday ***** 8:45AM or 12 :45PM *****
All sessions start promptly  No appointment Necessary
Located at :   
New Jersey Department of Labor
Hackensack One Stop Career Center
60 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-329-9600

• CAUGHT ON CAMERA:  Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who was captured on video attempting to burglarize a Township home on Wednesday evening (11/21). Around 6:30 p.m., a security camera outside a home on Hampshire Rd in the Twp, captured the male suspect walking up to the front door, looking into the home and then leaving, according to police. To view video click here.

Anyone who recognizes the individual or has additional details is asked to call Detective Heather Castronova at the Twp of Washington Police Department (201) 664-1140.

The WTPD urges all residents to be diligent this holiday season by locking their homes, setting alarms, and leaving lights on both inside and outside of their homes as well and reporting any unusual people or activity in the neighborhood.

PINK HATS" Available at Police Department

The Pink Hats Are Back! The Washington Township Police Department has participated in The Pink Hat Campaign for several years, helping to raise donation for Breast Cancer research.  We sell Pink Hats for a minimum donation of $25.00 per hat, which 100% of the proceeds are donated towards Breast Cancer research. Contact P.O. Travis Cangialosi or 201-664-1140, extension 301 to set up your donation today!