Strawberry Picking At Ort Farms Open For Season: Around Long Valley

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Patch reviews some of this past week's top stories around Long Valley.

Strawberry Picking In Long Valley: Ort Farms Now Open For 2022 Season

Strawberry picking season is one of the best parts of late spring and early summer. Ort Farms has opened its fields to the public as we approach the peak of strawberry picking season. Ort Farms is open daily to the public until June 17, when the picking season concludes.

Special Township Meeting Scheduled For June 4 In Long Valley

The Washington Township Committee will be holding a special meeting on June 4, at 9 a.m., according to township officials. The meeting will be held virtually through Zoom, a cloud-based audio conferencing tool that allows for computer and phone access. The committee intends to discuss the temporary closure of Fairview Avenue for the Long Valley Fire Company's 100th Anniversary Block Party at the meeting.

Long Valley Tennis Clinic Open For Summer

Youth sports camps are kicking off this summer. Summer tennis clinics for children ages 6 to 14 are offered by Washington Township Parks and Recreation. For four weeks, from June 7 to June 28, the tennis clinic will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Rock Spring Park Tennis courts.

Long Valley Warns Against Homemade Infant Formula Amid Shortage

As the formula shortage worsens, parents and caregivers find themselves in emergency situations where they cannot find baby formula. Due to scarcity, parents and caregivers have had to look for alternative ways to feed their babies. Unknowingly, some options may jeopardize their baby's health.

Increased Police Security At Long Valley Schools After Texas Shooting

The Washington Township Police Department will increase its presence at schools, officials announced, after a gunman killed at least 19 students and 2 adults at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.

At Home COVID Test Kits: How, Where To Get More In Long Valley

COVID-19 levels have risen in the Morris County area over the last month. Morris County is one of ten in New Jersey with "high" transmission levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a result of the increased number of cases The Washington Township Health Department would like to remind residents that at-home COVID-19 tests are once again free of charge.

'High' COVID Risk In Morris County, Masks Recommended Indoors

We're still not out of the woods. COVID-19 has not left the Morris County area, which may pose a greater virus risk than the rest of the state. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morris County is one of ten in New Jersey with "High" COVID-19 community levels, with the rest remaining at low or medium risk.