Township Times
weekly edition
News for the next week...
09/04 - Labor Day - Municipal Offices Closed
09/06 - Township Committee Work Meeting - 7:00 PM
09/09 - Recycling Depot - 9 AM to Noon
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
Riverside Hospital and the West Boonton Ball Grounds
For years, the site was the terminus of the Town of Boonton Fire Department Annual Labor Day Parade
The official opening day of Riverside Hospital was November 2, 1955.
The site in which the hospital was built was part of the area which was known as the “West Boonton Ball Grounds” where for many years the Town of Boonton Fireman’s annual Labor Day parade ended.
The Ball Grounds was comprised of the area of the Hospital and Bank of America site.
With the building of the hospital, 1954 was the last year the parade held its festivities at this location.
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 Township Committee
and staff
wish you and your family an enjoyable holiday weekend!
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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 has re-opened
Thanks to everyone for your cooperation in helping us navigate through this major project.
Special thanks to Kenny Kida and the crew at Statewide Striping for striping the lot in time for the opening of soccer season!
Due to the popularity of the parking area at the north-end of RVA Fields, we will be making that a permanent, non-paved parking area for seasonal use.
The lot will now be closed until we install permanent barriers - we are hoping to have that work completed in the next month,
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Leonard Park Improvements
The weather has cooperated enough so the final grade is ready for paving.
The courts area is scheduled to be paved next week.
The stair railings are installed and final grading is expected next week.
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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Township Committee partners with the Land Conservancy
to update our Open Space & Recreation Plan
Land Conservancy Open Space Tour of Township properties on the Flight Path at RVA Fields
L to R: Barbara Davis, Vice President, Programs; Deputy Mayor Bill Klingener; Mayor Brian Honan, Doug Cabana, Township Administrator and Tanvi Sule, Planning Fellow
The Township Committee has partnered with the Land Conservancy to update the Township’s Open Space & Recreation Plan. This plan will provide direction and strengthen ongoing efforts to protect the Township’s natural beauty and enhance recreational opportunities within our community. As stewards of our environment and advocates for outdoor activities, we are pleased to announce this partnership to update to the Township's Open Space & Recreation Plan.
Open space and preserved properties protect the quality of life in our community and serve as a sanctuary for both residents and wildlife. As our Township grows, it is important that we ensure the preservation and thoughtful use of these valued areas.
The Open Space & Recreation Plan, a blueprint that outlines how we maintain and enhance our parks, trails, and natural resources, is receiving a much-needed refresh. This report was last completed in 2005. This update will reflect the evolving needs and desires of our community while also aligning with our long-standing philosophy to preserve the character and quality of life in Boonton Township.
What to Expect:
Our goal is to continue responsible land management for future generations.
This update to our Open Space & Recreation Plan signifies the Township Committee’s commitment to the preservation of our community and the environment. We encourage your participation in the process and look forward to your input. Together, we will shape the future of our open spaces, ensuring they remain a vibrant and an integral part of what makes our Township the wonderful place we call home.
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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
Resident service connections have begun
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.
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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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Morris County Household Hazardous Waste Day
Saturday, September 16, 2023
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Public Safety Training Academy
500 West Hanover Avenue, Parsippany
for more information and details-
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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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Eagle Scout Project enhances Griffith Pond and commemorates the old Suburban Sportsmen's Clubhouse
Troop 69 Scout Marius Donnelly completed his Eagle Project at Griffith Pond this summer. Marius constructed two pondside benches and bat boxes in the park with help from eight of his fellow scouts. Marius is a Senior at MLHS.
He also erected a plaque to commemorate the fire in May 1987 that destroyed the Suburban Clubhouse which was the former barn for the Griffith Farm.
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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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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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BTPD Issues "School Bus Safety" Reminder
School buses are among one of the safest ways to get children to and from school, but injuries can occur if kids are not careful when getting on and off the school bus. Riding the school bus for the first time is a big step for your child. Help your kids maximize school bus safety by following these tips.
Walk with your young kids to the bus stop and wait with them until it arrives. Make sure drivers can see the kids at your bus stop.
Teach kids to stand at least three giant steps back from the curb as the bus approaches and board the bus one at a time.
Teach kids to wait for the school bus to come to a complete stop before getting off and not to walk behind the bus.
If your child needs to cross the street after exiting the bus, he or she should take five giant steps in front of the bus, make eye contact with the bus driver and cross when the driver indicates it’s safe. Teach kids to look left, right and left again before crossing the street.
Instruct younger kids to use handrails when boarding or exiting the bus. Be careful of straps or drawstrings that could get caught in the door. If your child drops something, they should tell the bus driver and make sure the bus driver is able to see them before they pick it up.
Drivers should follow the speed limit and slow down in school zones and near bus stops. Remember to stay alert and look for kids who may be trying to get to or from the school bus.
Slow down and stop if you’re driving near a school bus that is flashing yellow or red lights. This means the bus is either preparing to stop (yellow) or already stopped (red), and children are getting on or off.
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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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Type in @BOONTONTWPPD IN YOUR FACEBOOK SEARCH BAR OR IN MESSENGER TO FIND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PAGE
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