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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!

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• POLICE PROMOTIONS - Congratulations to Chief Richard Skinner and Captain John Calamari on their promotions!  Please click here for a press release on this subject from the mayor.

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• RIBBON CUTTING EVENT - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - 12/07
All are invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Jefferson Avenue project.  The ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 7th from 10 am to 12 noon.  Click here for the flyer and RSVP information.

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.• SNOW REMINDERS - parking restrictions / shoveling sidewalks / digging out hydrants and checking on your elderly neighbors 

• LEAF COLLECTION BEGINS 11/4 *During leaf collection season, the DMF yard will be closed Tuesday but remain open on Saturday. Click here for zone and schedule information. Please do not put leaves at the curb after 12/8.

• CLEAR CATCH BASINS OF LEAVES - we remind residents to help prevent flooding by clearing catch basins of leaves and debris.

• WOMAN'S CLUB HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST
The judging will take place between Christmas and New Year's Day.  The winner will be invited to the January 9th meetingat 1:00 p.m. in the Senior Center to receive a memento of the occasion.

 • WTFD CHRISTMAS TREE SALE OPENS 11/29/19! Be sure to stop by and support our fire department who will be selling Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Roping, Grave Blankets and Crosses for all your holiday needs!

• ANNUAL PBA TOY DRIVE - 2019 If you wish to donate, NEW UNWRAPPED toys for children can be dropped off at the Township of Washington Police Department until 12/17/19.  Donations also taken at the tree lighting ceremony!

• TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & "FROZEN" CELEBRATION - 12/06
The annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Friday, December 6th commencing at 6:30 pm in front of town hall.(meet across the street on Finnerty Place) complete with Santa and friends, an iceless skating rink (skates provided or bring your own!), free food and hot chocolate and live music performances.
This event is preceded by a "Frozen" celebration at the Twp. library from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm with face painting, crafts, games, and kids get to meet Elsa from the movie Frozen! 

• SANTA ON THE FIRETRUCK- 12/15 - 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.

• 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.   

• TROUBLE PAYING YOUR UTILITY BILLS?
PSE&G is offering a webinar (click here) on 12/3 at 11:00am (Dial Dial 1-602-333-0021 and Enter the Access Code 7862448#) for anyone interested to see if you may qualify for assistance..  Additional information containing resorces for those in need, please click here.

• 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.

•  BERGEN COUNTY'S WINTER WONDERLAND 2019

•  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