Spots Open On Long Valley Committees: Volunteers Wanted

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Are you looking to roll up your sleeves and find a way to serve in the community?

There are currently a number of volunteer openings on Washington Township’s Boards and Committees.

Groups that need volunteers and a brief description of each committee or commission below, includes:

• Economic Development Committee - The committee works to attract and support local businesses.
• Environmental Commission - This commission helps to make land use, natural resource and other environmental recommendations.
• Historic Preservation Commission - The commission oversees construction within the historical district and its sites.
• Open Space Committee - The committee explores ways to preserve open space in the township for a range of purposes.
• Recreation Committee - The group oversees recreational programs and facilities within the township.
• Shade Tree Committee - Volunteers work with the Planning Board, making recommendations about shade trees, helping to replace dead ones on township streets and more.
• Ad Hoc Trails Committee - The committee makes decisions about trail accessibility and construction.

For more details about each board, committee and commission in the township, click here.

Looking to get started with volunteering? Here’s the application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IXgg8i-Gt5rBqYbuV94Usds5Eeij84IT/view.

Find more information about volunteering in Washington Township and the application process here.

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