Communication Issues, School Changes Top News

Long Valley came back from the Thanksgiving weekend and got right to business, as usual. We’ve ushered out November (check out those top stories here) and are saying hello to December.

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In a closed meeting Monday afternoon, Washington Township Mayor Ken Short met with all the town’s department leaders to discuss what worked and what didn’t in response to Hurricane Sandy and her aftermath. While improvements going forward varied, everyone seemed to agree with one problem–communication.

Former Califon resident David Ingersoll was found and arrested Friday morning after a weeklong search by local authorities. Ingersoll was wanted on various drug charges and was Hunterdon County’s “Fugitive of the Week” recently.I

High School Graduation Bumped for Make-Up Days

The West Morris Regional High School District held a special meeting this week to address revisions needed for the annual calendar to make up for inclement weather days from Super Storm Sandy. The board, while not unanimous, voted to add days to the end of the school year.

Make-Up Days Extend Calendar for Twp. Schools

Following in the regional school district’s footsteps, the Washington Township School district’s board of education also extended its calendar year by adding days in June. If additional days are used, the calendar will be revised again.

Is Your Dog the Top Dog? Sponsored by Morris Animal Inn

Dog lovers are a special breed (yes, the pun is intended). They love their pooches and will do anything for them. And now, the Morris Animal Inn has partnered with Patch in Morris County to select the cutest canine in the area and offering a $250 gift card toward a weekend stay there. All you have to do is upload a photo of your pup to this article before 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 9. From there, the dogs will be voted on by your neighbors. Check it out, and thanks for participating!

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