May 14, 2020 - Yesterday, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 142 permitting resumption of non-essential construction, curbside pickup at non-essential retail businesses, and gatherings in cars. You can read the full EO 142 here:https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-142.pdf 

The Washington Township Construction Office will be contacting applicants with pending permits regarding their release. Please be patient during this process.

Provisions relating to non-essential construction and curbside pickup at non-essential retail shall take effect at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020.  Rules for gatherings in vehicles are effective immediately.

There are no new confirmed COVID-19 cases to report today.

Washington Township will be broadcasting our annual Memorial Day Ceremony this year on the Washington Township website; www.wtmorris.org and the Township’s social media pages commencing Saturday, May 23rd through the weekend.

As a reminder, if you’re sick, call your healthcare provider. Call your doctor’s office or hospital FIRST before driving there. If you call 9-1-1 for a true emergency, please cover your face to protect yourself and our first responders. Follow CDC guidelines and stay home as much as possible:

• Wear a cloth mask at grocery stores, parks and golf courses and where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

• Avoid handshakes. 

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hand).

• Get a flu shot to prevent the flu if you have not done so this season. 

Stay safe,

Mayor Matthew T. Murello