Township of Washington Archives — Page 66 of 83 — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

$6M Firehouse, Ambulance HQ Passes; Washington Avenue Paving Planned

October 15, 2019 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Township Council has approved a $6 million volunteer fire and ambulance corps headquarters at 656 Washington Ave. The appropriation, seeking notes of $5.71 million, fell short […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Pontillo, Sembler For Westwood Regional School Board

October 15, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: The recent announcement of Michael Pontillo and Michelle Sembler running for Board of Education has excited the parents of the Westwood Regional School District. Both candidates are […]

Hrbek 10th annual Halloween Party Oct. 26

October 11, 2019 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Save the date for the 10th Annual Sgt. Christopher Hrbek Halloween Costume Party at the Washington Township Knights of Columbus, 79 Pascack Road. The fun runs Saturday, […]

Getting Lead Out Of Water in Schools, Homes a Top Priority

October 4, 2019 Michael Olohan

NEW JERSEY—While a state agency charged with disseminating $100 million in state grants to improve water infrastructure and reduce lead levels has yet to issue funding guidelines, another organization plans […]

Township’s 10th Annual Fall Fest Oct. 5

September 30, 2019 Staff

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The township invites residents to its 10th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Memorial Field on Pascack Road. The […]

Swim Club Seeks a Way Forward: Dragging Unpaid Taxes, Stalled Reimbursements

September 30, 2019 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Washington Township Swim & Recreation Club, a private nonprofit social club born in postwar optimism, says it is working to reimburse a years-long list of former members. According […]

Eagle Project Brings the Township a Sweet Reading Nest

September 24, 2019 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Antonio Vinagre, Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop 321, has completed his Eagle project: a dedicated outdoor reading area outside the Washington Township Public Library’s popular Children’s […]

Fight Brews Over Water Surcharge: Consumer Watchdog Says Suez Can’t Bill All Over Lead

September 20, 2019 Michael Olohan

NEW JERSEY—An independent state consumer agency is leading a legal battle over Suez North America’s proposed plan to add a long-term increase to all its water customers’ bills to replace […]

BACK IN TIME: The Wolgast Family’s Farmhouse

September 17, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Depending on how long you’ve lived in the area, your memories of the corner of Pascack and Ridgewood roads in the Township of Washington will vary widely. […]

Berkeley School Traffic Plan Now Law; Westwood Council Paves Mayor’s Veto, 6–0

September 9, 2019 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—The Westwood Regional School District started the new school year with color and energy, with incoming staff and students signing a new steel beam bolstering the Regional Middle School […]