Community Corner

Rep. Lance Visit, Budget Vote Monday Night

Two major events follow each other Monday night.

There’s plenty going on during this first full week of spring in Washington Township, but two main events take place Monday, March 25 you should know about.

First, at the Washington Township Municipal Building from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7) will host a town hall-style meeting open to all residents.

Lance, who recently visited eighth graders at the Long Valley Middle School to answer questions about everything from gun control to federal debt, became Washington Township’s representative in 2013.

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The area was previously represented by Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-24) prior to redistricting in 2011. The meeting is available to the public.

Also on Monday night over at West Morris Central High School, the regional board of education will take a final vote on the 2013-14 school budget, which was introduced earlier this month.

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with a 2-percent tax levy increase. Four of the five sending municipalities will see a tax increase in the coming school year. Washington Township will see a decrease if the budget is approved.

A tentative spending plan was approved 5-2 by the board before it was submitted to the county for analysis.

The meeting will be held in the high school’s library and begins at 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend.


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