The Borough of Watchung was organized in 1926, although the area was settled in the early 1700s, remaining a rural area until recent years. Its name was derived from a Lenape word, meaning “high hills,” in reference to the Watchung Mountains. Initially the community was known as Washingtonville, but that name was rejected by the postal service, which felt that New Jersey already had too many municipalities named Washington. The Stony Brook flows through the borough, from Warren Township to the Watchung Lake, then through a gorge in the mountain, over the Wetumpka Falls, merging with Green Brook.
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The history and a profile of the municipality is put forward on its official website, including agendas and minutes, contacts for its administrative and departmental offices, and a guide to community services, schools, and recreatonal programs and facilities.
http://www.watchungnj.gov/
Associated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, Troop 32 is chartered by Wilson Memorial Church in the borough of Watchung, New Jersey. Meeting schedules, leadership contacts, and announcements are published to the site.
http://www.watchungtroop32.com/
Associated with the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersery, Watchung, New Jersey has fourteen troops, each of which are listed here, along with the number of registered scouts, troop leader information, a schedule of cookie and nut sales campaigns, and a calendar of events.
http://www.girlscoutswatchung.org/
Located in the Blue Star Shopping Center in Watchung, New Jersey, the restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including kid-friendly food items. Its location, menus, and hours of operation are posted.
http://www.hibachigrillandbuffetnj.com/
Paisano’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
Situated in the Watchung Square Mall along Route 22 West in Watchung, New Jersey, the restaurant specializes in pizza. Its location, hours of operation, menus, and coupons are featured.
http://www.paisanoswatchung.com/
The Roman Catholic cemetery in Watchung, New Jersey dates back to 1847, and is situated on the original location of St. Mary’s-Stony Hill Church. Its site includes an online, searchable directory of those interned at the cemetery, as well as photographs.
http://www.stmaryswatchung.org/
Situated along Mountain Boulevard, the Watchung, New Jersey country club has been in operation since 1895, offering 18 holes of golf, as well as facilities appropriate for weddings and other events. Member information, contacts, and a private area for members is included.
http://www.twinbrooks.com/
The Watchung, New Jersey facility offers art exhibitions each month, music performances, comedy, improv, and classes for children and adults in art, photography, dance, yoga, and other activities. Schedules of performances, classes, and exhibitions are posted, and long with information about supporting its programs.
http://www.watchungarts.org/
The municipal school district operates a preschool program at Bayberry School, as well as its K-4th grade curriculum, and Valley View School, a 5-8th grade school, each of which are highlighted here, with teacher pages, contacts, and schedules.
http://www.watchungschools.com/
Watchung Educational Foundation
The WEF raises money and funds projects and programs of the Watchung Public Schools, financing curriculum enhancements through grants. An overview of its funded projects, applications, and information about contributing to the organization are included.
http://www.wefund.org/
Watchung Hills Soccer Association
WHSA organizes youth soccer play in Watchung, as well as Long Hill Township, Warren, and Green Brook, the site offers news and announcements, a schedule of events, field locations, scores, standings, and other information.
http://www.whsa.org/
The non-profit organization facilitates competitive baseball for the youth of the borough of Watchung, New Jersey, including a master schedule, sponsorship information, team contacts, and directions to its fields. A private area of the site for officials is included, and various documents and forms are available.
http://www.watchunglittleleague.org/
Serving the borough of Watchung, New Jersey since 1926, the WPD is the primary law enforcement agency within the municipality. A history and profile of the department, its organizational structure, divisions, and contacts are featured, along with photographs and announcements.
http://www.watchungpd.com/
