Township Times

weekly edition

News for the next week...

10/09 - Hydrant Flushing - 9 PM to 2 AM

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

10/12 - Columbus Day - Municipal Offices closed

10/12 - 18th Annual Township Classic Golf Outing

10/13 - Township Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM

10/13 - Book Club - 7:00 PM

10/15 - Curbside Recycling

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

the proposed Powerville Reservoir

In the aftermath of the disastrous flood of 1903 in northern New Jersey plans were made for a series of reservoirs and holding areas to contain future floodwaters. Once such proposed location was in Boonton Township at Powerville. Had the reservoir been constructed, most of the Township would now be underwater and the face of our community would be much different today...

The following is an excerpt from the report:

Powerville reservoir.—A short distance above Boonton the erection of a comparatively small dam would flood a large, irregular, flat basin having an area of a little more than 4-1/2 square miles and extending up the Rockaway Valley to Rockaway Village, up Beaver Brook to Beech Glen, and north and south for considerable distances. The probable capacity of this reservoir has been estimated, and it is fairly certain that it is considerably more than would be sufficient for flood catchment. Its construction would, moreover, improve the entire valley and be of advantage to many interests.

The northern New Jersey flood commission has selected for investigation a reservoir site on Rockaway River at Powerville. By the erection of a dam across the stream at this point, 28 feet in height and 470 feet long, a reservoir 4.6 square miles in area, with a capacity of 1,565,000,000 cubic feet, would be afforded. The drainage area above this point is 114 square miles. The cost of such a reservoir is estimated at $600,000.

North from Powerville, near the confines of the proposed Powerville reservoir, there is an available reservoir site along Stony Brook. By the erection of a dam 1,100 feet long and 120 feet high a lake would be formed 645 acres in extent, which would serve as a flood-catchment basin and a compensating reservoir. This reservoir would hold approximately 850,000,000 cubic feet. The construction of a reservoir at this place offers no engineering difficulties, and the project may be regarded as extremely favorable.

Dixons Pond, west of Rockaway Valley and northwest of Powerville, is a small sheet of water which lies in a valley which might be flooded to a greater height. By the erection of a dam 450 feet long and 30 feet high a lake of 136 acres would be created, which would form a part of the flood catchment and compensating service.

The Passaic Flood of 1903 by Marshall Ora Leighton, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, Washington DC, 1904

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Weekly Coronavirus Update

The cumulative number of cases as of the start of community transmission in Morris County of COVID-19 in early March 2020 now stands at 125 cases as of October 2, 2020.

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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FIRE DEPARTMENT BOOT DRIVE

BTFD 75th Anniversary

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH BEGINNING AT 8 AM

IN FRONT OF THE FIREHOUSE

Fill the Boot!!!

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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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