Township Times
weekly edition
News for the next week...
05/29 - Memorial Day - Municipal Offices Closed
06/03 - Recycling Depot - 9 AM to Noon
06/05 - Green Team Meeting - 3 PM
06/08 - Curbside Recycling
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
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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Remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice
Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend from the
Township Committee and staff
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As we begin the unofficial start of summer this weekend, here are some grill safety tips from
the Township Fire Official
Before firing up the grill this weekend, place it away from your house. Do not store or use a grill on a porch or balcony.
Leading factors contributing to grill fires are failure to clean, leaks or breaks, leaving the grill unattended, and having the grill too close to something that could catch fire.
🔥Grill Safety Tips🔥
🍔Propane & charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
đźŚThe grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
🍔Keep children and pets at least three feet away from grill area.
đźŚKeep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
🍔NEVER leave your grill unattended.
đźŚAlways make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it
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The Primary Election is just around the corner!
Early Voting begins on Friday, June 2nd and ends on Sunday, June 4th.
Early Voting hours are:
Friday, June 2nd 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 3rd 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday, June 4th 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, JUNE 6th
Polls Open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
ALL POLLING LOCATIONS AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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Recycling News
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Book Club
The June we will meet June 13 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Library to discuss:
Looking for Jane
A debut about three women whose lives are bound together by a long-lost letter, a mother’s love, and a secret network of women fighting for the right to choose—inspired by true stories.
2017: When Angela Creighton discovers a mysterious letter containing a life-shattering confession, she is determined to find the intended recipient. Her search takes her back to the 1970s when a group of daring women operated an illegal underground abortion network in Toronto known only by its whispered code name: Jane.
1971: As a teenager, Dr. Evelyn Taylor was sent to a home for “fallen” women where she was forced to give up her baby for adoption—a trauma she has never recovered from. Despite harrowing police raids and the constant threat of arrest, she joins the Jane Network as an abortion provider, determined to give other women the choice she never had.
1980: After discovering a shocking secret about her family, twenty-year-old Nancy Mitchell begins to question everything she has ever known. When she unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she feels like she has no one to turn to for help. Grappling with her decision, she locates “Jane” and finds a place of her own alongside Dr. Taylor within the network’s ranks, but she can never escape the lies that haunt her.
A debut about three women whose lives are bound together by a long-lost letter, a mother’s love, and a secret network of women fighting for the right to choose—inspired by true stories.
2017: When Angela Creighton discovers a mysterious letter containing a life-shattering confession, she is determined to find the intended recipient. Her search takes her back to the 1970s when a group of daring women operated an illegal underground abortion network in Toronto known only by its whispered code name: Jane.
1971: As a teenager, Dr. Evelyn Taylor was sent to a home for “fallen” women where she was forced to give up her baby for adoption—a trauma she has never recovered from. Despite harrowing police raids and the constant threat of arrest, she joins the Jane Network as an abortion provider, determined to give other women the choice she never had.
1980: After discovering a shocking secret about her family, twenty-year-old Nancy Mitchell begins to question everything she has ever known. When she unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she feels like she has no one to turn to for help. Grappling with her decision, she locates “Jane” and finds a place of her own alongside Dr. Taylor within the network’s ranks, but she can never escape the lies that haunt her.
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Sunday Morning Adult Softball
10 AM to 12 Noon
RVA Fields
All Welcome
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News from our Health Officer
Public Health Nurse Office Hours
Our Public Health Nurse office hours are generally on Thursday mornings from 9AM to 10AM. If you would like to confer with our nurse, Cindie Bella, RN, BSN, REHS, MAS,
she can be contacted at
973-631-5491 or cbella@co.morris.nj.us
The Public Health Nurse serves as a vital resource to our community for health-related referrals such as COVID tests and vaccines or weigh loss management.
Blood pressure screenings are done during office hours - no appointment is necessary.
Good idea to call beforehand to verify hours for the week. Stop by during office hours for more information.
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.
Go to https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Health/Coronavirus to find vaccination and testing sites in Morris County.
If you have any questions, call the County COVID Hotline at 973-829-8250.
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The BT Green Team is committed to helping our community to recertify with Sustainable Jersey.
A Bronze certification ensures that we are taking care of our public resources as well as educating each other on how to make our community healthier, safer, and long-lasting for the future.
Certification also helps us secure grants to improve our community & environmental security.
Learn more about Sustainable Jersey: https://www.sustainablejersey.com/
If you would like to help, please join us in person on or this link First Fridays at 3PM:
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Rockaway Valley Garden Club
The Rockaway Valley Garden Club generally meets the 2nd Tuesday of each Month.
Meetings begin at 10: 00 am and are held at the Boonton Township Municipal Building, 155 Powerville Rd.
Guest are always welcome, and we encourage you to come join us to see what we are all about.
Check us out at our website: www.RockawayValleyGardenClub.org or on our Facebook page.
Any questions can be sent to our email address: info@rockawayvalleygardenclub.org
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Summer Recreation Camp 2023
6 Weeks: July 5th - August 11th - $125 Per Week
Week of July 5th - July 7th $75 (No camp July 3rd & 4th)
Monday to Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Held at RVS
Fun Fridays at RVA Fields
Spots are limited. Please do not wait to sign up.
Out of town residents may sign up for $150 per week.
Camp will be held in large open areas: gyms, playground, field and Leonard Park.
Small grade level groups will rotate to various stations.
Regular Rec Camp -Offered to children entering Kindergarten- 5th grade
Preschool Camp- Ages 3 and 4 (Must be potty trained)
Sport Camp- Grades 4th and 6th
All camp are on one registration. Please check the camp and weeks you are registering for.
Please submit the registration form for each camper and make checks payable to: Boonton Township Recreation. Forms can be mailed to: Boonton Township Recreation, 155 Powerville Road, Boonton Township.
You will receive additional information upon receipt of your application.
Any questions contact Kristin Groeneveld at: recdirector@boontontownship.com or 973-946-9914
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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program
check the County web-site for drop off locations
https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Sheriff/Community-Programs/Prescription-Drug-Drop-Box-Program
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Something very cool is about to happen at Rockaway Valley School
25 Boonton Township 5th Graders
will show the world the businesses they own.
They have been working hard for over a month during Workshops:
learning, planning, and preparing.
On June 1st, they will be nervously setting up their product displays
and mentally rehearsing their sales pitches.
At 6:00PM, it all begins!
Imagine the room. A flea market set up.
Kids stand behind tables of products they are selling.
They are their own bosses.
They have made their own decisions.
They are eager to meet the public.
You are cordially invited to attend!
Rockaway Valley School Lower Gym
11 Valley Road
Boonton Township, NJ 07005
contact: btefnj@gmail.com
Bring a canned item for the food pantry as entry
Cash only Shopping
This program was made possible by the Boonton Township Education Foundation through the TREP$ Program. This 5th Grade class is the 1st ever RVS Class to have this experience and they are SO EXCITED!
www.TREPSed.COM
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BTPD To Conduct Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign
Law enforcement officers from the Boonton Township Police Department will join with police from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign.
Beginning May 22 and running through June 4, the annual “Click It or Ticket” national mobilization utilizes high visibility seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols, in combination with local and national publicity efforts, to reiterate the life-saving value of seat belts.
According to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, in 2022 there were 694 people in the state killed in traffic crashes. 40% of the motor vehicle occupants who died in these crashes were not wearing a seat belt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that seat belt use reduces the risk of serious injury or death in a crash by 45%
In New Jersey, a key focus of this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign is to promote seat belt usage by adults in all seating positions in the vehicle, both front AND rear seats. The front seat belt usage rate in New Jersey currently stands at 92.97%. However, adults riding in rear seats are buckling up at a significantly lower rate, only 48% according to the most recent surveys.
During the 2022 Click it or Ticket campaign, 145 New Jersey police agencies participated in the two-week initiative. As a result of the effort, law enforcement officers issued 8,373 seat belt citations, 3,315 speeding summonses and made 278 impaired driving arrests.
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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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