Township Times
weekly edition
News for the next week...
8/15 - Recycling Center - open from 9 AM to noon **You must unload your own recyclables - no assistance will be provided**
The Center closes when the dumpsters are full - you will not be allowed to dump after the center closes
8/20 - Curbside recycling
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Tropical Storm Isaias
The Mayor and Township Committee wish to thank all residents for their cooperation and patience in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias last week. More than 90% of the Township was without power after high winds and fallen trees downed power lines and obstructed roadways. Within hours of the storm our Public Works crew has all but one road opened. The Office of Emergency Management was activated in advance of the storm and worked closely with the County Emergency Operations Center including our Police and Fire Departments which did an admirable job in responding to calls and ensuring the safety of our residents.
While power restoration took longer than everyone would have liked once the tree and power crews arrived all power was restored within 48 hours. A big shout out to the line crews from Ohio, Oklahoma, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia who worked diligently to restore our power. A special thanks to our JCP&L liaison, Bob Flynn, who endured continual texts, calls and e-mails from the Mayor and Administrator to confirm when work would be done and provide updates so our residents stayed in the loop.
And also thanks to our OEM Coordinators, Bill Klingener & Scott Para, Public Works, Rob Rizzo and Jim Hodgins and our Police and Fire Departments who were the boots on the ground and monitored restoration progress and clean up.
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3Q 2020 TAXES DUE BY AUGUST 25TH
The new tax bills were mailed to property owners on July 31, 2020
3rd quarter taxes are due by August 25, 2020
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Weekly Coronavirus Update
Since August 10, 2020 the number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Township remain at 122 cases. 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
-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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2020 Local Road Repaving
Our neighborhood repaving project for 2020 will begin on or about August 19th.
This year Kent Avenue, Janet Road, Ridge Road and Cheryl Lane and West Road, Luff Road and Whispering Pines Way as well as the parking lot extension at RVA Fields are scheduled for repaving.
Letters were mailed to residents on those roads advising of the details.
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ADULT SOFTBALL
Sunday mornings at RVA Fields
10 AM to Noon
All Welcome
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BTEF SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Tax Payment Stickers are available at the Municipal Building during regular business hours or give us a call at 973-402-4003 or e-mail neckstein@boontontownship.com and we'll drop one in the mail to you
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SEMI-ANNUAL PAPER SHREDDING EVENT
Saturday—September 26th
Location: Recycling Depot– 155 Powerville Rd
Time: 9:00am-12:00 noon
Boonton Township residents only
Thanks to our sponsor & his team
Tony Frederico
Broker/Sales Associate
soldbyanthony@aol.com 201-274-3327
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AFTER-CARE PROGRAM AT RVS
We're gearing up to take over the after-care program at RVS and are seeking a few more counselors. Here's a link to our jobs page on the website:
http://www.rvsnj.org/rvsnj/Employment%20Opportunities/_top
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REMINDER
BOONTON TOWNSHIP BOOK SWAP
With libraries closed don't forget about the Township Book Swap. Stop by the Municipal Building during business hours (8 AM - 4 PM) to select any book(s) of your choice.
We are currently at capacity so we are not accepting any new books.
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BOONTON TOWNSHIP’S EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO REGISTER
This notification system allows residents to receive e-mail, text message, and/or other alerts regarding emergency notifications and other important messages regarding our community. With this program, you can choose to receive alerts by whatever method of communication you prefer.
Visit www.btpolice.org and click on the “emergency notifications” tab on the right side of the page. Follow the instructions to be redirected to the "Alert Boonton Township" registration page. Once redirected, ensure you are on the page for Boonton Township New Jersey and follow the step by step instructions on the web page to create an account and receive emergency alerts for Boonton Township.
"Alert Boonton Township" also automatically signs you up for Smart911 which provides you and your family with a potentially life-saving resource. Smart911 is a free emergency 911 component which helps our emergency dispatchers better assist you during an emergency. This service also allows residents to create a safety profile which can include any information they would like to share with first responders during an emergency.
FOLLOW THE BOONTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ON FACEBOOK!
Type in @BOONTONTWPPD IN YOUR FACEBOOK SEARCH BAR OR IN MESSENGER TO FIND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PAGE
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