Township Times

weekly edition

News for the next week...

12/14 - Township Committee Meeting - 6:30 PM

12/14 - Planning Board - Special Meeting - 7:30 PM

12/14 - Board of Health - 7:30 PM

12/19 - 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**

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

a vintage view of the Aircraft Radio Corporation (ARC) campus and Rockaway Valley Airdrome before the construction of building 15 which eliminated the east/west runway

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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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MORRIS COUNTY

NOW OFFERING FREE COVID-19 TESTING

Morris County is now offering FREE at-home COVID-19 saliva and nasal testing

Morris County is now offering at-home, COVID-19 saliva and nasal testing at no cost to people who want to be tested.

• Only Morris County residents and people who work in Morris County are eligible.
• If you work in Morris County, but do not live here, you must submit proof of employment in the county such as an employee identification card or your employer’s contact information. Once that information is confirmed by our staff, you will receive an email with further instructions.
• You will be asked to provide your health insurance information, but you will not be billed. If you are not insured, your test will still be completed with no cost to you.
• Due to limited supplies, individuals will be limited to two tests per month.

Sign up for free at-home testing at morriscountycovid19.org

No-Cost In-Person Testing at CCM

Morris County is now offering no-cost, in-person saliva COVID testing at County College of Morris.

Requirements:

• You must present proof during the appointment that you live or work in Morris County.
• You must schedule an appointment to get your test. No walk-ins.
• You can get a test whether or not you’re experiencing symptoms.
• Don’t eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum for 30 minutes prior to your COVID test.
• You must wear a mask during your appointment.

Directions and Precautions

Parking at CCM for people with appointments will be reserved in Lot 6, where individuals using public transportation to and from CCM also may board or disembark from a bus. To find directions to CCM and learn more about public transportation options to and from the campus, please go to the CCM website.

Sign Up

Sign up for an in-person testing appointment.

Other Testing Sites

• List of known Morris County testing sites
• State of NJ test site locator
• COVID-19 self-assessment tool

If you have any questions, call our COVID Hotline at 973-829-8250.

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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 211 cases as of December 10, 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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Santa will be here on Sunday, December 20th with the Boonton Township Fire Department!!

He arrives between Noon - 3 PM

Listen for Santa's sirens in your neighborhood

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HOLIDAY RECYCLING HOURS

Recycling Center Hours

Saturdays - 9 AM to Noon

December 19th

December 26th

January 2nd

Curbside Pick-up

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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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.

The next meeting is January 12, 2021

Book selections for the upcoming meeting will be December's selections as that meeting was canceled:

Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of WWI

The Alice Network (OPTIONAL)

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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

• 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 re-opened. Residents must observe social distancing guidelines and gathering restrictions. Dogs are strictly prohibited.

• 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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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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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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