Week in Review: Heat and Heroes Hit Long Valley

The only thing hotter than the temperatures in Long Valley this week was the news, and we’re pretty sure we got to all of it (if not, we sure did try). You can find a more detailed list of what we covered by going here, but for now, let’s take a look at what some of the biggest stories of the week were.

Early in the week we learned how the Washington Township Police Department fared with its part in the Click It or Ticket campaign that ran for two weeks between May and June. To find out how the boys in blue did,.

Tuesday of this week was Primary Election Day, and despite a very low voter turnout, there were closely contested races at both the local and county level. To see all your results, .

The West Morris Regional Board of Education voted on, and approved, a four-year contract for the teachers of the district after a two-year stalemate. To see more about what happened at the special meeting on Tuesday, .

Long Valley’s hometown hero, Marine Lt. Tim Fallon, stopped into Washington Township’s schools early this week to thank the students for all their well-wishes during his recovery. Long Valley Patch caught up with him at Long Valley Middle School. To see more,.

The Washington Township Green Team held its monthly meeting this week, and announced that it will begin preparation for another e-waste disposal day in the fall. The event, which took place in May, was so successful that the committee wants to offer it to the town again. .

Long Valley Patch contributor MaryLynn Schiavi met up with St. Luke Parish Deacon Ray Chimileski to find out what direction his career took after the sudden economic downturn of 2008. From spiritual guidance to herding geese, this clergyman has been everywhere. .

It was another great week in Long Valley, and we hope you enjoyed it.