As we come to the end of 2025 and look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at Washington Township’s top stories. Albert J. Countryman, Jr./The SunWashington Township High School football players celebrate winning the Group 5 New Jersey Championship on stage during the Parade of Champions at Washington Lake Park on Dec. 4. ‘Once in a lifetime’- Advertisement -With a full moon lighting the way on a cold and brisk Dec. 4, more than 1,000 people cheered on the Washington Township High School football team during the Parade of Champions. Washington Township Board of EducationSchool Superintendent Eric Hibbs (second from left, back row) returned to work on Aug. 4 after a paid leave suspension that began in March. “This is not just Forbes’ 30-under-30 recognition win for myself, my co-founder and the team behind Chromie, but also really a win for Washington Township,” said Ford, the first person in the township to get the recognition.