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Mayor balks at 10% budget trim; confronts members on spending

January 27, 2024 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Mayor Peter Calamari told the three-member council majority hoping to reduce the 2024 municipal budget by a 10% that only slightly over $800,000 was not employee-related or mandatory […]

Reform eyed on how town seats ZBA members

January 27, 2024 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A new application form for candidates for the Zoning Board of Adjustment should be required of all candidates—and should include an interview before the council—agreed a councilwoman and […]

Knights’ spelling bee for grades 6–8 seeks sign-ups

January 27, 2024 Staff

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5427 of the Township of Washington says it’s e-x-c-i-t-e-d to invite the students of the Township of Washington and Westwood to take […]

WTPD seek leads on suspect tossing roofing nails onto driveways

January 26, 2024 Staff

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Township of Washington Police Department reports that on Thursday, Jan. 25 at approximately 2:30 p.m. patrol was dispatched to multiple residences on the east side of town […]

‘Dear Delusional’ letter-sender said busted: Police say Westwood man harassed many who sent letters to the editor

January 25, 2024 Staff

WESTWOOD—The defendant’s name is Bruce E. Manning, 69, of Westwood, and the Westwood Police Department is being credited with excellent detective work for bringing the suspect to justice. According to […]

Fire dept. budget cuts spark debate; Calamari, DeSena clash on spending

January 16, 2024 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A disagreement over whether three recently elected councilors were aiming to cut the volunteer fire department’s budget by 10% ended with another nasty exchange between newly elected council […]

$550K in grant funds OK’d for 450 Pascack purchase

January 16, 2024 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The town council took another step toward acquiring 450 Pascack Road, approving the county grant agreement that will reimburse nearly 75% of the property’s $750,000 purchase price. Following […]

Twists, turns, and township: Independents have edge, seek 10% budget cuts

January 15, 2024 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A new, Independent Township of Washington Council majority appears to hold the cards on the dais, leaving the two Republican members crying foul. At the town’s annual reorganization […]

Morgan, Feeney, hear their praises on council send-off

December 30, 2023 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Mayor Peter Calamari and their three council colleagues praised departing councilwomen council president Desserie Morgan and member Stacey DeMarco Feeney—at the 2023 council’s final regular meeting, Dec. 18, […]

What will town do with its purchase of a swim club site?

December 17, 2023 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Following unanimous council approval of an ordinance dedicating a $438,750 grant to improvements at the former private township swim club, several residents wondered about the status of the […]