Township Times

weekly edition

News for the next week...

9/25 - Family Fun Night at RVA Fields - 5 PM to 8 PM

9/26 - 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

9/26 - Shredding Event - 9 AM to noon

10/1 - Curbside Recycling

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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown

The Boonton Township Police Department was founded in 1935. Chief Dewey Bott worked as a part-time police officer with his other job being with the Morris County Road Department. There was a phone in his home designated for police business - long time residents will remember 334-2419. When he was not home, his spouse answered.

Dewey was the first full-time Police Chief along with several other part-time volunteer Police Officers until 1968, at which time the Boonton Township appointed their first full-time police officer. In 1968 Boonton Township expanded their department to three full-time police officers, Chief Dewey Bott (who retired that same year), Alfonzo Coppola (appointed Chief at that time), and Anthony Mini. The third officer, Stephen Regec would then be hired in 1969.

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Weekly Coronavirus Update

Since August 31, 2020 there has been no increase in Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Township which remain at 123 cases.

For health related information visit the Morris County Health Management website at: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/coronavirus/#cases for up-to-date data and information.

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TONITE!!

Pack up your picnic basket, get your pop-up tent and bring the family to RVA Fields on Friday, September 25th

join us for live DJ, games and 50 cent hot dogs, snacks and drinks

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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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TOWNSHIP ANNUAL FLU CLINIC

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RECREATION BOOT CAMP

Thursday evenings and Friday mornings at RVA Fields Pavilion

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ADULT SOFTBALL

Sunday mornings at RVA Fields

10 AM to Noon

All Welcome

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Township Park Rules & Regs

• RVA Fields: 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: 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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REMINDER

Water and Sewer bills are due no later than Friday, September 25, 2020

we now offer on-line bill pay for water, sewer and taxes

please sign-up using the above link

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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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STAY CONNECTED WITH…

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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