Township Times

weekly edition

News for the next week...

10/05 - Planning Board - 7:30 PM

10/06 - Township Committee Work Meeting - 7:00 PM

10/10 - Recycling Center - open from 9 AM to noon **You must unload your own recyclables - no assistance will be provided**

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

Remembering Riverside Hospital

Riverside Hospital was officially opened on November 2, 1955. The site in which the hospital was erected, was part of the area which was known as the “West Boonton Ball grounds” where for many years the annual Town of Boonton Fireman’s parade ended. With the building of the hospital, 1954 was the last year the parade held its festivities at this location.

The cost of the hospital was nearly one million dollars, which included all costs such as the very expensive equipment, legal and architects fees and the cost of fund raising. Relatively small in size, at the time of it opening, Riverside Hospital provided a capacity of 65 patient beds in single two-bed or three-bed rooms.

At the time, the staff of twenty doctors were: Ernest E, Arnheim, R.R. Baldwin, W.K. Booth, Andrew B. Breuder, J.R. Brigante, Dora G. Cook, Ella F. Cummins, Charles Deichman, Struart Zeh Hawkes, Emil Hornick, J.J. Lenko, Eugene Luippold, Monroe H. Mufson, C.A. Musetto, Lyndon Peer, G.S. Rickert, John Roy, A.J. Ward, M.P. Welles and David P. Williams.

Approval for the hospital to expand to its current size was approved by the Township in February 1970.

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Weekly Coronavirus Update

On October 1, 2020 there was one new case in Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Township are now at 124 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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Dogs will not be permitted at RVA Fields on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 due to a Soccer Tournament.

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WATER SYSTEM CUSTOMERS

The Water Department will be flushing hydrants on Friday, October 9th from 9 PM to 2 AM

There might be a slight discoloration of water.

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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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BOOK CLUB MEETINGS

Attention anyone interested in joining the Boonton Township Book Club. We meet the second Tuesday of the month in the Municipal Building at 7pm.

Our next meeting is October 13 at 7pm and we will be discussing:

The Giver of Stars

by

Jojo Moyes

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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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