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•• 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!

• LEAF COLLECTION BEGINS 11/4 *Please note during leaf collection season, the DMF yard will be closed Tuesday but remain open on Saturday. Click here for zone and schedule information.

• REMINDER - CLEAR CATCH BASINS OF LEAVES - With more rain predicted, we remind residents to help prevent flooding by clearing catch basins of the falling and already piled leaves.

• ONLINE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 3, 2019
The Westwood Regional School District will begin online kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday, December 3rd. Please visit the "news" section of the WWRSD website here for registration instructions. Registration packets can be downloaded or picked up in the Board of Education Office.  A child residing in the Borough of Westwood or Township of Washington who will be five (5) years old on or before October 1, 2020 is eligible to enter kindergarten.  There are no exceptions to this date.

• SANTA ON THE FIRETRUCK - Santa will be starting his visit to the Township at 1:00pm on Sunday, December 15th.  He will cover both sides of town on this day.

• PSE&G - To Lower Residential Gas bills This Fall- click here for press release

TOWN HALL HOURS -  Please refer to each dept.'s page for hours.

• THE LOSS OF A LEGEND - It is with great sadness we must share the following news. Our Township has suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Vito Trause on 10/31/19. Please click here to read a message from Mayor Calamari.

• SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER BY TEXT!
Residents are invited to sign up for our email notices by texting TOWNSHIP to 22828 and entering your email address.

• HELPING HAND FOOD PANTRY - The Helping Hand Food Pantry services the towns of Emerson, Hillsdale, Oradell, Montvale, Washington Twp, Westwood and Woodcliff Lake.  If you are experiencing financial difficulties and live in one of those towns, they are located in the Hillsdale United Methodist Church at 349 Hillsdale Ave in Hillsdale.  They do not verify income, but do require confirmation of residency to be served.  The pantry is open on Monday evenings from 5:30PM to 7PM and the 1st Saturday of every month from 9AM to 10:30AM.  If you would like more info, please visit their website here.   

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

ALL UPCOMING BERGEN COUNTY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES!
Check out all the upcoming events and opportunities sponsored by the county.  Click here for an events listing with posters and click here for a regular calendar view of all the county has to offer. 

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

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

• RECYCLING RULES REMINDER - Plastic bags are NOT recyclable and may be placed in with your household garbage. 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 and plastic bags are 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 

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!

PSE&G SCAM ALERTS - Sometimes imposters contact PSE&G customers demanding immediate payment and threatening service shut off. Don't be a victim...be prepared & protect yourself - Know the Scams - click here for details