Trail Parking and Tromping, Paving Project Tops Week's News

We said goodbye to July and hello to August this week, and there was plenty of news to read about. Let’s take a look at our week in review.

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Gas Line Halts Columbia Trail Parking, County Suggests Nearby Lot

During a meeting with officials at the county level on July 24, Washington Township officials spoke about the need to increase parking near the Columbia Trail’s entrance on Schooley’s Mountain Road. See the story for details on why it’s harder than it sounds.

‘Poor’ Relationship With Park Commission Behind Crosswalk Delay

At that same meeting with the Morris County Freeholders on July 24, Washington Township Mayor Ken Short told county officials he felt a ‘poor’ relationship with the parks commission was the reason behind a years-long delay to input a crosswalk at the Columbia Trail on Schooley’s Mountain Road.

‘Tromp’ to Stomp Through Long Valley Aug. 25

It’s that time of year again: Registration for the Columbia Trail Tromp is open for the fourth annual event to help promote awareness for pancreatic cancer. The 24-mile course is open to walkers, runners, and bicyclists.

Paving Project to Shut Old Farmers Road in August

The largest of three major road repaving projects is set to begin Monday, Aug. 5 on more than 3,000 feet of Old Farmers Road between East Valley Brook and Parker roads. Construction could last up to three weeks, according to police.

40 Heroin Bags Found During Seatbelt Stop, Cops Say

A routine stop on Route 46 by Washington Township Police led to a sizeable drug bust recently, as a vehicle’s passenger turned over heroin and hypodermic needles, authorities reported.

Which Long Valley Roads Need Walkways?

After a discussion with the county about widening Bartley Road between Palmer Park and West Morris Central High School to allow for walking space, Long Valley Patch wanted to ask readers which roads they felt could use more walking space. Have you weighed in yet?