Township Times
weekly edition
News for the next week...
09/16 - Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Public Safety Training Academy
09/11 - Planning Board Meeting - 7:30 PM
09/11 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:30 PM
09/23 - 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
Ordinance Number One
an ordinance concerning carnivals, shows and exhibits in the Township of Boonton
The Township Committee enacted the first ordinance in March 1923. Over the past hundred years the Township Committee has regulated matters concerning land use, public health, safety, welfare and finance through the exercise of its authority granted by the New Jersey State Constitution with 926 ordinances.
A pending ordinance to revise traffic control and enforcement at RVA Fields due to the parking lot re-design is slated for second reading and final adoption in October.
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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L'Shana Tova
from the Township Committee
and Staff
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Rockaway Valley Road Re-surfacing
Rockaway Valley Road re-surfacing from Valley Road to the Denville line is scheduled for September 18 & 19.
Expect detours and delays during that time.
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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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BTFD took the Best Overall Fire Company at the 132nd Boonton Fire Department Labor Day Parade
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Recycling News
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Joint Message from the Boonton Township Office of Emergency Management and the Fire Prevention Bureau
September is National Preparedness Month
Both the National Fire Protection Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency would like to emphasize the importance of being ready when disaster strikes, as such, this year's theme is
“Take Control in 1, 2, 3,”. The goal is to encourage everyone, especially older adults, to become more prepared in three simple steps.
The first step is to "Assess Your Needs". Everyone has unique needs and they need to recognize what those are before an emergency strikes. There are several factors that can affect the steps you need to take to prepare yourself and those you care for. Whether you care for pets, have children, or have a medical condition or a disability, it is important to know what your family will need to stay safe.
The second step is to "Make a Plan" as once you’ve assessed your needs, you can plan for what you would do, where you would go and what to bring if an emergency strikes regardless if it is for a fire or a natural disaster . Have an emergency supply kit which should include items that meet your individual needs.
Lastly , "Engage Your Support Network". Get to know your neighbors because they, along with your family and friends, can be a support network before, during and after a disaster by providing
emotional and practical support.
For more information please refer to https://www.ready.gov/september#2023.
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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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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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Township Committee Proclaims September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Boonton Township
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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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The Boonton Township Education Foundation (BTEF) will be hosting our annual fundraiser on October 14th at The Mountain Lakes Club.
This year, we’re thrilled to present the GATSBY GALA event to celebrate with friends and neighbors to raise money for Rockaway Valley School and Mountain Lakes High School. It's a guaranteed GREAT event!
A major part of the Boonton Township educational success has always been the strong support and involvement of the parents and the community. Your generosity epitomizes the community commitment to excellence in the education of our children both at RVS and continued at MLHS. Funds raised go towards teacher grants, 4KIDS programming, our annual Readathon, TREP$, and much more.
This year, tickets to the Gatsby Gala are $125 including buffet style dinner and full open bar for 4 hours! To purchase your tickets, simply click here: https://one.bidpal.net/rvsgatsby/welcome
Any other donations are gladly accepted! Wine, gift cards, anything! We've set up a wish list for prizes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4EAAA82DA6F85-2023
Any questions, email btefnj@gmail.com and we can arrange details. Thank you in advance for your help in making this event a success! We're looking forward to a great night!
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Book Club
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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Recreation Fitness Classes at RVA Fields
LIVE AT RVA FIELDS, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15th!
40 Minutes for a fitter you: Challenge yourself with the support of others
Classes offered regularly, with Friday morning classes at RVA Fields in Boonton Township, Boonton Township residents discount only pay $10 for walk-in class, and FIRST CLASS ALWAYS FREE!
40 tough minutes to help you effectively change your body and ignite fat loss! Get together with others in a supportive and exciting class that's effective and never boring. If you're looking for a workout that's enjoyable and will burn long-term calories, this is the class for you. Whether you're frustrated with your gym progress or eager to embark on a fresh fitness journey, the Fit40 community is your solution!
There's a strong focus on building strength throughout the body, and preventing injuries. Our goal is to ensure everyone stays healthy, and continually sees personal progress. You won’t find a better, more supportive group to work with to push and help you reach new levels.
Remember, classes offered regularly, with Friday morning classes at RVA Fields in Boonton Township, Boonton Township residents discount only pay $10 for walk-in class, and FIRST CLASS ALWAYS FREE!
https://endurancetrain.com/fit40boonton
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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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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
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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.
| " 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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