News for the next week...

7/3 - Municipal Offices Closed

7/4 - Happy Independence Day!!

7/6 - Municipal Building re-opens to the public

7/7 - Primary Election Day - see below for details

7/9 - Curbside Recycling

7/9 - Township Committee Work Meeting - 7 PM

7/11 - Recycling Center - open from 9 AM to noon **You must unload your own recyclables - no assistance will be provided**

Happy July 4th Weekend!!

from the Township Committee and Staff

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Coronavirus Update

Since June 25, 2020 the number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Township remain at 109 cases. We are working closely with our partners at the Morris County Health Management and Office of Emergency Management. For health related information visit the Morris County Health Management website at: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/coronavirus/#cases

Park Update

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED IN ALL TOWNSHIP PARKS

• RVA Fields are open. Residents must observe social distancing guidelines and gathering restrictions. Dogs must be leashed (leashes not exceeding 6') and must be under the owner's control at all times; remain on the gravel pathway or parking lot; cannot run off-leash or be on the fields; owners must pick-up after their dogs. Police continue patrols and will issue summonses to anyone allowing their dog to off-leash or failing to pick-up after their dog. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DOG REGULATIONS MAY RESULT IN DOG PRIVILEGE BEING SUSPENDED.
• Leonard Park is open. Residents must observe social distancing guidelines and gathering restrictions. Tennis lessons are prohibited at the tennis courts. Dogs are strictly prohibited.
• Griffith Park is temporarily closed for upgrades and maintenance.

• While using our parks, grounds and trails, residents are asked to:

-Refrain from using parks or trails if you are exhibiting virus symptoms.

-Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to and during use of parks or trails.

-Observe CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of 6 feet from other individuals at all times. If this is not possible, users should find an alternate location or depart that space.

-Understand that public restrooms are not available but have portable restrooms (please bring personal sanitary supplies for yourself).

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PRIMARY ELECTION VOTING

All voting will be done by mail for the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, July 7th

All ballots have been mailed by the Morris County Clerk's Office. For questions please refer to the link below:

https://morriscountyclerk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Primary-FAQ-061920.pdf

You must return your ballot by mail or at one of the VBM Drop Boxes -closest locations to Boonton Township are:

Morris County Records & Administration Building

(outside front entrance)

Rockaway Township Municipal Building

65 Mount Hope Road

(outside Police Department)

Montville Township Municipal Building

195 Change Bridge Road

(in front of Municipal Building)

You cannot drop your mail-in ballot at the polling place (Municipal Building) on Election Day

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Municipal Building Re-opens to the public

Monday, July 7th at 8:00 AM

all services will be available in person

please be sure to wear a mask when entering the building

Please note for construction matters Montville Municipal Building has not re-opened

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Type in @BOONTONTWPPD IN YOUR FACEBOOK SEARCH BAR OR IN MESSENGER TO FIND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PAGE

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