Township Times
weekly edition
News for the next week...
10/07 - Recycling Depot - 9 AM to Noon
10/09 - Columbus Day - Municipal Offices Closed
10/10 - Township Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM
10/10 - Board of Health Meeting - 7:30 PM
10/10 - Book Club - 7:00 PM
10-12 - Curbside Recycling
10/12 - Flu Vaccine & Covid 19 Clinic - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Municipal Building
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
The site of the current Municipal Building has served as the Powerville School from 1871 to 1968.
The property was a gift from the DeCamp family and over the years, three structures have been erected at the site. The original 1870 school built served until 1953 when it became the Municipal Building.
The 1926 and later 1953 additions served until 1968 when the students moved to the new addition at the Rockaway Valley School.
The original portion of the Rockaway Valley School, then known as the Valley Road School, was built in 1959.
The Newark College of Engineering established a satellite campus at the site for a few years.
The building was renovated to accommodate the municipal offices and police department - the wooden two-room school house was demolished at that time.
The new Municipal Building was dedicated on November 3, 1974.
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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Mayor Honan and the Township Committee
proclaim October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
in Boonton Township
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Next Shredding Event is
Saturday, October 21st
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Clinics are open to Boonton Township residents
under a shared-services agreement with Montville Township
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2023 General Election
Tuesday, November 7
Polls Open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
All districts vote in the Public Meeting Room of the Municipal Building
155 Powerville Road
Boonton Township Polling Locations – Morris County, NJ (morriscountynj.gov)
Early Voting at Boonton Township Municipal Building
any Morris County registered voter can vote at this location
October 28 to November 5
Polls Open Monday- Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Boonton Township Early Voting Location – Morris County, NJ (morriscountynj.gov)
Vote by Mail
How to Submit Your Mail-In Ballot – Morris County, NJ (morriscountynj.gov)
Boonton Township Municipal Building Ballot Drop Box – Morris County, NJ (morriscountynj.gov)
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Recycling News
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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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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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Sunday Morning Adult Softball
10 AM to 12 Noon
RVA Fields
All Welcome
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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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from the Boonton Township Fire Department
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Rockaway Valley Garden Club
October Program
The monthly RVGC Program will be held on October 10, 2023 from 11:00 am to 12 noon at the Boonton Township Municipal Building, 155 Powerville Rd, Boonton Township, NJ 07005.
The program will be about "Trees Through the Season" and will be presented by Jan Godek, a long time member of the Garden Club of Long Valley, The Washington Township Shade Tree Commission and was a tour guide at Frelinghuysen Arboretum for several years. Jan will inspire us with a visual look of how trees change through the four seasons of the year in our area, including a discussion of the types of trees and varieties. She will also focus on the different features of trees. Jan's beautiful slides were taken at local arboretums as well as public and private gardens in the tri-state area.
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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With Fall Weather Approaching, BTPD Reminds Residents to Drive Safely
Fall weather can be unpredictable, and drivers should prepare themselves for potential road hazards. Some of these hazards include fog, wet leaves, and an increased presence of deer in the roadway.
Fall is one of the most active times for deer, and typically if you see a deer in the roadway, you should expect others to follow, as they often travel in groups.
With unpredictable weather changes, driver's need to also remain aware of the potential for wet roads to become icy, especially if the overnight temperature dips low enough.
It is also important to remember to never park your vehicle over a pile of leaves. Doing so may cause a fire to start from your vehicle's exhaust system or catalytic converter.
For more safety tips, and up-to-date news and traffic announcements, please visit our website at www.btpolice.org
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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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