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Watchung, NJ 07069
Register for Borough of Watchung Website e-Bulletins
The E-Mail registration list is an "Opt-In" style email list. You must register to receive Watchung e-News and you can unsubscribe at any time.
As a registrant of this list you will receive a notice each time the Borough sends out notifications. Notices will include a link to the page that has been updated if additional information is available. Every e-mail notice contains a link at the bottom for you to unsubscribe. Please note that if your email address changes, you must re-subscribe using the sign up form with your new email address. It should also be noted that the New Jersey Courts have ruled that municipal listserv mailing lists such as this are subject to OPRA requests.
Borough of Watchung’s Emergency Information System
WPNT 550
Radio 1610 AM
When the power goes out, you can’t get a cell signal, the Internet is down, residents should know they can tune their car radios or battery operated radios to 1610 AM and hear important messages, information, or updates from the Watchung’s Emergency Service Teams.
In a real emergency, an AM Radio may be the only source of communication between the Borough’s Officials and its residents. The Borough will use this as a means to disseminate information, so please, in the event of an emergency, have fresh batteries available for your radio, sit tight, stay calm, and tune in.
Resident Communications
RESIDENT EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIA, PHONE & RADIO NOTIFICATIONS
Please consider registering for ALL notification services below.
Each one serves a different purpose to help keep you informed on a daily basis as well as when emergencies occur.
- You can subscribe to Nixle by simply texting 07069 (zip code) to 888777 or fill out the below section
- You can sign up for various borough emails (borough events, council agendas, emergency info, or select all)
- You can follow us via social media
Police Department Notices via Nixle
Nixle is a service used by the Borough of Watchung Police Department
to send notices to residents who have registered with Nixle.
Notices are sent via phone, email and SMS text.