Township Times
weekly edition
News for the next week...
12/5 - Recycling Center - open from 9 AM to noon - center closes when dumpsters are full **You must unload your own recyclables - no assistance will be provided**
12/6 - BTEF's Snow Ball 2020- 12 PM to 3 PM - RVA Fields
12/7 - Planning Board - 7:30 PM
12/8 - Township Committee Work Meeting - 7:30 PM
12/8 - Book Club - 7:30 PM
12/9 - Electronic Tax Sale - 9 AM
12/10 - Curbside Recycling
12/10 - Hanukkah begins
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
At its meeting of April 15, 1920 the Township Committee
received a letter from Mr. Herbert Hapgood of the Mountain Lakes Company
requesting the cooperation of the Township Committee in the development of the roads necessary to serve the development of his properties at Mountain Lakes.
The members of the Township Committee expressed their willingness to cooperate with Mr. Hapgood
in the beneficial development of the Mountain Lakes section of Boonton Township and appointed a member to confer with Mr. Hapgood on the subject.
from the archives of our late Township Historian, Jean Ricker
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Happy Hanukkah from the Township Committee and staff
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REMINDER
Water and Sewer bills have been mailed to customers
Payment due by December 23rd
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a tradition continues....
for nearly 25 years the Municipal Building tree has been decorated by the Rockaway Valley School kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade art classes
thanks to Mrs. Fusco, Ms. Kuhl, Mrs. Salberg and their students
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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 182 cases as of December 4, 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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THIS SUNDAY
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HOLIDAY RECYCLING HOURS
Recycling Center Hours
Saturdays - 9 AM to Noon
December 5th
December 19th
December 26th
January 2nd
Curbside Pick-up
December 10th
December 24th
January 7th
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Boonton Township Recreation
Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Prizes Sponsored by the Boonton Township PBA Local 392
Dig out your holiday lights, blowups, reindeer, and decorations because the newest Boonton Township tradition
is about to start a “Holiday Home Decorating Contest.” Decorate your home and front yard in the most creative or festive way possible.
Participation is opened to all residents in Boonton Township
Winners will be presented with a gift card to a local restaurant sponsored by:
Boonton Township PBA Local 392
Let’s get into the holiday spirit as a community!
To compete in this contest, an entry form showing intent to participate must be completed, signed, and submitted to Boonton Township Recreation, no later than Monday, December 7, 2020.
Decorating Contest Registration:- Click the link to register- Holiday Home Decorating Registration If you have any questions contact: recdirector@boontontownship.com
**PLEASE READ THE RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY**
1. Entry is free, no cost or fees apply. 2. Participation is open to all residents and businesses within Boonton Township. 3. Entry Registrations must be received no later than Monday, December 7, 2020. 4. Contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the exterior. 5. Participants agree to have one or more photos of their decorated residence exterior posted on the Township’s website and social media pages. 6. Judging criteria will include [a] Most Beautiful; [b] [c] Most Traditional; [d] Most Creative; [e) Best Neighborhood Display 7. Depending on the number of entries judging will be done from dusk to 8pm 12/17/20 through 12/18/20. Participants should ensure that all lights, animations and decorations are in place and activated for the judging periods on all days. 8. Prizes will be awarded based on one winner for each category. 9. Winners will be announced Saturday, December 19, 2020. Winners will be presented with a gift card from a local restaurant sponsored by the BT BPA Local 392 10. Be creative, be festive, and have fun!
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ADULT SOFTBALL
Sunday mornings at RVA Fields
10 AM to Noon
All Welcome
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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.
Book selections for the upcoming meetings:
December 8th - Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of WWI
Also December 8th - The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (OPTIONAL)
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NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC TAX SALE
The TOWNSHIP OF BOONTON announces the sale
of 2019 and prior year delinquent taxes and
other municipal charges through an on-line
auction on December 9, 2020 – 9:00 am.
For a listing of all parcels, delinquencies and cost,
along with bidding instructions, please visit
https://boontontownship.newjerseytaxsale.com
**information can be viewed free of charge**
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Did you know relief is available to FREEZE your property taxes? Don’t miss out. The deadline to apply for the Senior Freeze program has been extended to Dec. 31, 2020. Check if you’re eligible today: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/index.shtml
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Township Park Rules & Regs
-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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BOONTON TOWNSHIP BOOK SWAP
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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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.
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