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• TRAFFIC ALERT- Due to a water main break this morning, Ridgewood Rd. is closed at Cosman St. Please plan an alternate route.

• SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE - The Township Council of the Twp. of Washington will hold a Special Public Meeting on MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the following business: • Introduction of Bond Ordinance No. 19-18, • Introduction of Ordinance No. 19-19, and • Adopt resolution, amending Fire Department By-Laws. Formal action related to the subject matter of the agenda may or may not be taken with respect to these and other matters at this meeting.This meeting is open to the public, subject to the applicable provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act.

• REMINDER:  Household debris (bulk) pickup will take place the week of September 9th on your scheduled day due to the Labor Day holiday. 

• 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!

• TAX BILL UPDATE - Tax bills were mailed 8/2/2019 and the grace period has been extended.  You may access and pay your bill online by clicking here or on the Pay Property Taxes graphic to the right.

• 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.

• SENIOR BUS SCHEDULE CHANGE - Commencing September 3rd, the Senior Bus driver will be picking up residents that are on the Shop Rite list on Tuesday instead of Mondays. If anyone one is interested and would like to be added to the list, please call 201-664-3268.

• THE MVC IS COMING TO YOU!  The next mobile DMV site location and date is:  Northvale - 09/12 The "Agency-on-wheels" offers Driver Licenses, Non-Driver ID cards, Registrations, License Plates, Disability / Veteran Placards, and Exam Permit Applications. Click each date above for a flyer with complete information.

• COOLING CENTERS NOW OPEN IN BERGEN COUNTY
Due to extreme temperatures this week, Bergen County has opened numerous cooling centers throughout the area.  Please click here for a listing and tips to avoid the heat. *Jack Woods Senior Center now open as cooling center.

•TOWN HALL SUMMER HOURS -  New summer hours go into effect July 8th and run through Labor Day, Sept. 2nd. The new hours are as follows • Monday: 8:30 am to 7:30 pm  • Tues/Wed/Thurs: 8:30am - 4:30 pm • Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm  *New hours pertain specifically to the following departments: Clerk, Board of Health/Registrar, CFO, Tax Collector, Purchasing and Planning/Zoning

• COUNTY CLERK SATELLITE OFFICE BACK IN OCT.!
The Bergen County Clerk will be visiting to the Twp.of Washington on October 15, 16, & 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to provide the following services to residents: Passport Applications, Senior & Veteran Photo Cards, Notary Oaths, and Business Trade Name Registration. Click here for further information.

• 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.

ADULT HEALTH  & WELLNESS PROGRAM

The 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 1st Tuesday of the month and at the Jack Woods Senior Center (lower level) on the 2nd 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. 

•  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!