Township Times
weekly edition
News for the next week...
08/26 - Recycling Depot - 9 AM to Noon
08/31 - Curbside Recycling
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
Aircraft Radio Corporation's "new" hangar - 1947
comparison of aircraft sizes that utilized the Rockaway Valley Aerodrome
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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3rd Quarter Property Taxes are due no later than August 29, 2023
taxes must be paid by the upcoming Tuesday to avoid late penalty
For ONLY the 2023 Third Quarter Property Taxes, the payment date of August 10, 2023, has been extended to August 29, 2023 pursuant to State Statute for the residents of Boonton Township.
If the Tax Collector does not receive payment as of AUGUST 29, 2023 for the 2023 Third Quarter Property Taxes, interest will be charged from AUGUST 1, 2023.
Please note that postmarks are not accepted.
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Rockaway Valley Road Re-surfacing
Rockaway Valley Road is scheduled to be re-surfaced from Valley Road to the Denville line on or about September 11, 2023. Expect detours and delays during that time.
If you are a resident in the area of the extended natural gas line your connection must be completed before September 11th.
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RVA Parking Lot Update
The parking lot has been re-paved and we are waiting for the line-striping contractor to complete the pavement markings.
The parking lot remains closed to all vehicles until the lot is striped. Patrons must park at the temporary lot behind the Firehouse on Rockaway Valley Road. Parking is prohibited at the Hubbell/RFL parking lot.
The plan is to have the lot re-opened by Labor Day.
The rest rooms are closed and port-a-johns are available for park patrons near the temporary parking area.
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Local Farmers' Markets
Denville
Sundays thru November 19th
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Bloomfield Avenue Parking Lot
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Kinnelon
Mondays thru October 23rd
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Borough Hall - 130 Kinnelon Road
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Parsippany-Troy Hills
Fridays thru October
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Park - Route 46
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Boonton
Saturdays thru November
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Plane Street Parking Lot
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Leonard Park Improvements
The weather has not cooperated with us for the renovations at Leonard Park. We're now ready for the paving contractor to start.
The stairs from RVS will be ready by the start of school.
The basketball courts will be reconstructed to include both basketball and three dedicated pickleball courts.
The park will be closed to all patrons when the contractors are working -your cooperation is greatly appreciated
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Recycling News
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boontontownship.com
update
our most commonly used forms are now fillable PDF forms for your convenience
along with many other forms under the forms tab on our website
check it out at boontontownship.com
OPRA FORM - https://www.boontontownship.com/media/Forms/OPRA_form.pdf
ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION - https://www.boontontownship.com/media/Forms/ZoningPermitApplication.pdf
SMOKE DETECTOR APPLICATION - https://www.boontontownship.com/media/Forms/SMOKEAPPLICATION_INSTRUCTIONS.pdf
DOG LICENSE APPLICATION - https://www.boontontownship.com/media/Forms/dog_license_application.pdf
AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICATION - https://www.boontontownship.com/media/Forms/Qualified_Purchaser_Application.pdf
200 FOOT LISTING FORM - https://www.boontontownship.com/media/Forms/200FootForm.pdf
ALARM REGISTRATION - https://www.btpolice.org/media/Forms/Alarm_Registration_Form.pdf
VACANT HOME CHECK - https://www.btpolice.org/media/Forms/Closed_Vacant_Home_Check_Form.pdf
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Natural Gas installation in Rockaway Valley Rd, Wetmore Drive, Elizabeth Way and Miller Drive is complete
Residents can begin service connections
Residents interested in connecting to natural gas service should contact NJNG directly
please call 848-206-8340 and their Inside Sales Team will take care of the details
Rockaway Valley Road residents must complete their connection before September 11th.
Several residents have called the Municipal Building to ask about extending gas mains to their neighborhoods in and around the installation area. That decision is solely made by NJNG and not by the Township. We suggest you speak to your neighbors and if there is sufficient interest, please contact NJNG directly at the number listed above.
This QR Code that will connect customers directly to the NJNG website and interest form to complete and submit!
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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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Upcoming Rabies Clinics
Rabies vaccines are free and open to all New Jersey residents! There's no paperwork to bring to rabies clinics - all you need to bring is your pet.
For your reference, below is the link for the clinics in Morris County scheduled from September 2023 to March 2024:
https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Public-Safety/Rabies-Clinics
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Boonton Township Rabies Clinic
Saturday, November 18, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
DPW Garage - 155 Powerville Road
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Book Club
For September we will meet September 12 at 7pm in the Town Hall Library to discuss:
For October in anticipation of Halloween we will meet in the Town Hall Library on October 10 at 7pm to discuss:
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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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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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L to R: Officer Matt Rizzo, Trooper Matt Sullivan, Officer Paul Ryan
A Message From the Boonton Township Police Department
The Boonton Township Police Department is pleased to announce a number of free community services that we are happy to offer to all of our residents. One program that we are particularly proud of is our “Vacant House Check” program. If you will be away on vacation, or if your home will be vacant for any period of time, our officers will conduct periodic checks of your residence or your business while you are away. Please visit our website at www.btpolice.org to acquire a vacant house form, or to learn more about the program. These forms can also be found in the lobby of our Police Department.
We are also very excited about our “Alert Boonton Township” program, which works in partnership with “Smart911”. “Alert Boonton Township” is a special emergency alert system designed specifically for our residents here in Boonton Township. Did you know that currently only approximately 15 percent of our Township population is registered to receive community alerts for Boonton Township? To sign-up for “Alert Boonton Township” please visit www.btpolice.org/emergencynotifications. Once signed up, you can opt-in for text or phone messages to alert you to various matters throughout our community. Anytime one of our residents signs up with “Alert Boonton Township” they are also provided with a free “Smart911” account. Smart911 is a program which allows you to create a custom safety profile in the event you ever need to dial 911. When a registered individual dials 911, our dispatch center will automatically be able to view your safety profile, which contains as much or as little information you are comfortable sharing. You can let us know if you have pets in your home, if you rely on medication, or if our emergency responders should have access to any other information regarding your home and family. This is a free and private life-saving service, and all are encouraged to register.
Last but not least, the Boonton Township Police Department also offers a very special service titled, “Project Lifesaver”. With this program, the Boonton Township Police Department is able to aid senior citizens or anyone with special needs, ensuring that they are protected on a daily basis. This program is specifically aimed for individuals with special needs who may have a tendency to wander away from home. Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small personal transmitter around the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized tracking signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies the Boonton Township Police Department, and a trained emergency team responds to the wanderer’s area. Most who wander are found within a few miles from home, and search times have been reduced from hours and days to mere minutes. Recovery times for Project Lifesaver clients average 30 minutes — 95% less time than standard operations. For an application, please visit us at Police Headquarters at 155 Powerville Road.
| " 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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