Plenty to Learn About at Twp. Committee Work Session

We’ve hit midweek in Long Valley and as usual, there’s plenty to take note of in town today. Since you can get a full look at our events calendar here, we’re going to make today’s column a themed 5 Things. Let’s take a look inside what’s going on at the Township Committee Work Session tonight at the municipal building at 7:30 p.m., according to the agenda.

You Need to Know About a Budget Presentation: The West Morris Regional High School District will formally present its budget to the township committee and explain its bearing on Washington Township. The budget was , but in case you missed it, this is another opportunity.

You Need to Know About an Important Discussion: According to the agenda, the township committee will discuss the capital budget for the fiscal year. , and the governing body will formerly present its budget on Monday, April 18 at its regular meeting.

You Need to Know About Shared Services: The committee will discuss the topic again, as it is an ongoing issue that can help save money between municipalities and governing bodies. For more on Washington Township’s list of shared services, .

You Need to Show Up Very Early: Because there’s another meeting before this one for the Sustainable / Green Team of Washington Township, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building. Chairman Tracy Tobin will preside over the session.

You Need to Understand a New Landscape: Vice Mayor Jim Harmon did not file to run for re-election this year, and will give up his seat on the committee. Running for that seat is Tracy Tobin, former committeeman, and Chris Henwood, both Republicans. .