Township Times
weekly edition
News for the next week...
2/27 - 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**
3/1 - Planning Board - 7:30 PM
3/2 - Township Committee Work Meeting - 6 PM
3/4 - Curbside Recycling
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
NOT MUCH HAS CHANGED AT FOUR CORNERS
SINCE THIS CIRCA 1909 PHOTO
there were no electric or telephone lines which came to the Valley in the 1940s
then known as the Butler Road, it was re-named Powerville Road by 1950
If you have any old photos or newspaper articles about Boonton Township that you would like to share please let us know
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The Morris County Regional Vaccination Center is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
To learn how to sign up for an appointment at the Morris County Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Center go to: www.atlantichealth.org/covidvaccine or https://health.morriscountynj.gov/vaccination/
PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. You will not be permitted into the facility.
For more information regarding the COVID-19 vaccination, please visit the State of New Jersey website at:
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine
The County has established a COVID Hotline where further information can be obtained.
This Hotline can be reached at 973-829-8250. The hotline is staffed 7 days each week, during business hours.
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MORRIS COUNTY
No-Cost In-Person Testing at CCM
Morris County is now offering no-cost, in-person saliva COVID testing at County College of Morris.
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 for an in-person testing appointment.
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 401 cases as of February 26, 2021.
For health related information visit the Morris County Public Health website at: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/coronavirus/#cases for up-to-date data and information.
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BOOK CLUB MEETINGS
Attention anyone interested in joining the Boonton Township Book Club. Meet the second Tuesday of the month in the Municipal Building at 7 PM.
The March meeting will be 3/9/2021 at 7 PM to discuss Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Book Club meetings are also live streamed via ZOOM. Contact Aimee at aimeemourtz@gmail.com for more information
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winter storm reminder
Township ordinance prohibits depositing or throwing snow or ice upon any right-of-way within the Township
so please refrain from plowing, snow blowing or shoveling snow and ice into the roadway. (ordinance 112-1.C)
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Congrats to our newest Arrow of Light scouts
On Saturday February 20th at the Rockway United Methodist Church Parish House in Boonton Township we made history.
A group of nine fifth grade girls from Boonton Township earned the Arrow of Light rank, the highest rank in Cub Scouting.
Since 2018 the BSA opened its ranks to girls and with the support of parents, community members, and RVS as a meeting place, these girls are on their path to Eagle.
They will continue their journey at Troop 1936 in Morris Plains under the leadership of Scout Master Stacey Riggert.
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BOONTON TOWNSHIP BOOK SWAP
we have plenty of books for your reading pleasure
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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If your community organization has information you'd like to share in our weekly newsletter please let us know.
email submissions to: dcabana@boontontownship.com
media must be in jpeg form
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A Message From the Boonton Township Police Department
Due to a recent string of motor vehicle burglaries in the Township, the Boonton Township Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind our residents to remain vigilant and take the necessary steps to protect your valuables at all times. Over the course of the past few weeks, police have responded to numerous calls involving vehicles which have been burglarized in town. Although some arrests have been made, other incidents are still under investigation.
Burglars are aware of the fact that it may be convenient to leave your wallet, purse, or other belongings in your vehicle. If you are unable to bring your personal items inside with you for any reason, we encourage you to store them in your glove compartment or locked trunk, as valuables laying in plain view are likely to attract a potential burglar. Several recent burglaries in town involved smashed windows due to the fact that valuables were left in plain view. As always, please remember to lock your vehicles in public and at your homes as well. The overwhelming majority of break-ins typically occur with unlocked vehicles.
Also, if you own a “push start” type vehicle, please be conscious of where you leave your key-fob. Many of these new keyless entry vehicles only require the key-fob to be within a certain distance of the vehicle in order for the vehicle to start or unlock. It also is a good idea to be aware of where you leave your garage door opener remotes. Leaving these remotes in an unlocked car allow potential burglars access to your garage and possibly the interior of your home as well.
The burglaries have typically been occurring in the driveways of private residences, and several have been at our Township’s public recreation areas. It is typically common knowledge that visitors to our parks and recreation areas may be tempted to leave valuables behind in their vehicles. Anyone with information can contact the Boonton Township Detective Bureau at 973-402-4022. Residents can also visit www.btpolice.org and submit an anonymous tip to the Boonton Township Detective Bureau.
Residents can also leave a tip through the Morris County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers program by visiting www.copcall.org. Residents can also call 973-COP-CALL or use the free “P3 Tips” app on any mobile device to submit a crime stoppers tip. You may remain completely anonymous.
| " ALERT BOONTON TOWNSHIP " |
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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