News for the next week...

August 17 -  Recycling Depot Open 9:00 AM to Noon

August 22 - Curbside Recycling

Summer is a great time to take a break and read a book. 

The municipal building hosts a  well-stocked lending library.

Additionally—consider joining the BOOK CLUB which meets monthly at the Municipal Building.

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GREEN TEAM NEWS

What's the Problem with Fertilizers and Pesticides? 

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Sunday Morning Adult Softball - 10:00 AM- Noon at RVA Fields

Thursday Night Adult Bocce at Leonard Park

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The Rockaway Valley Garden Club generally meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Meetings begin at 10:00 am and are held at the Boonton Township Municipal Building, 155 Powerville Rd. Guests are always welcome and we encourage you to join us to see what we are about.  

Check us out at rockawayvalleygardenclub.org or on our Facebook page.

Questions can be sent to  info@rockawayvalleygardenclub.org. 

For information on membership, contact Karen at (973) 588-7599

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Do you like taking photos?

We are seeking submissions from residents of photos from around the Township for posting on the website.

Email your photos to ccarrero@boontontownship.com for consideration.

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2019 BOONTON TOWNSHIP FRIENDSHIP CLUB

LUNCHEON SCHEDULE;

SEPTEMBER 3 – THAI CHEF, 28 DIAMOND SPRING RD.

OCTOBER 1 - The Station – Mountain Lakes, near train station

NOVEMBER 5 - Tuscan Table – DIAMOND SPRING RD.

DECEMBER 3 - HUNAN TASTE- BROADWAY

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HOT WEATHER TIPS from JCP&L 

·        Set thermostats as high as comfort will allow. Every degree a customer can increase the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the hottest summer days. 
·        During sunny weather, close drapes or blinds on windows facing the sun to prevent direct radiant heating from impacting interior temperatures. 
·        Use fans – moving air cools skin faster, resulting in greater comfort on hot days. 
·        Use a programmable thermostat to keep temperatures higher when no one is home, and to reduce the temperature before arrival back home. 
·        Only operate window air conditioners when someone is in the room. 
·        Keep refrigerators and freezers as full as possible. Frozen or cold items in the refrigerator help keep other items cool, reducing the amount of work the refrigerator has to do to maintain a lower temperature. 
·        Close rooms that aren't used regularly during the summer, and close the air conditioning vents in those rooms, as well. 
·        Avoid using heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day. The less heat produced at home, the less work the air conditioner will do.
·        Consider investing in ENERGY STAR® appliances or heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. JCP&L may offer rebates on these purchases and tax deductions may apply, as well. 
·        Check air conditioner and furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing HVAC systems to work harder than necessary. 

In addition, if summer storms result in downed wires it is important to avoid the area and immediately call JCP&L.  If you see a downed power line, always assume it is live and dangerous.  Report downed power lines immediately by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877).  Extra caution should be exercised in areas where downed wires may be tangled in downed tree branches or other debris. 

 

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