Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
06/15- Recycling Depot 9AM-12PM (or until dumpsters are full)
06/15- Family Health Day Morris - Morris Plains 10AM-12PM
06/16- Father's Day
06/19- Juneteenth
06/20- Curbside Recycling (set out containers by 6am)
06/20- First Day of Summer
06/21-Municipal Building Closed (Juneteenth Observed)
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
Summer memories
swimming in the river above the falls at Powerville
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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To all the dads from the Township Committee and Staff
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June 10th Township Committee Meeting
We would like to congratulate and honor the following individuals:
A Proclamation for
-Dr. Chris Angelillo
Certificates of Commendation for
-Officer Yuill
-Officer Wintemberg
Recognition for receiving Gold Award for Girl Scouts
-Lexa Ananian
-Lindsay Bush
-Eloise Field-Deneen
The Swearing in of New Probationary Officer
-Will Ryan Westenberger
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Save the Date!
Firework Event
presented by TerrAscend
Saturday, July 27, 2024
rain date July 28, 2024
fireworks at dusk
RVA Fields
free admission, all are invited to the fireworks
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Boonton Township Softball
Come on down to RVA fields for some fun Sunday Softball!
Games start at 9:45AM on Sundays
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2024 Summer Camp
You may register and pay online with the below links
Summer Camp Credit Card Payment
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Open Space and Recreation Plan
The Boonton Township draft Open Space and Recreation Plan Update is available by clicking the link below. The second Public Hearing is July 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
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Mark your calendar!!
Join us for our Summer Concert at RVA Fields
featuring Chapel Concert Band
Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM
free admission and open to all
bring your blanket and lawn chairs
snack stand will be open for refreshments
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Recycling News
*As a reminder all missed curbside recycling pickups should be reported no later than 9 a.m. the following day to Daria VanderGoot at 973-402-4024 or dvandergoot@boontontownship.com*
*If your recycling can is not set out to the curb the night prior to curbside, the County will not consider you as a missed pickup*
The Township of Boonton
is seeking interested individuals to join our Recycling Team
as Recycling Depot Attendants
on Saturday mornings from 9 AM to 12 Noon
Individuals must be age 16 or older to apply.
$50/per session
Contact our Recycling Coordinator, Daria VanderGoot at
dvandergoot@boontontownship.com
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Notary Services
are offered free-of-charge to all Township Residents
at the Municipal Building during regular business hours Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm or 2pm-4pm
it's a good idea to call the Clerk's Office at 973-402-4002 in advance to ensure a Notary is available.
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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 June thru November
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Plane Street Parking Lot
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Green Team News
The Boonton Township Green Team meets on the first Fridays of every month in the Municipal Building Conference room.
*Contact Daria VanderGoot for more information on timing*
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News from our Health Officer
See the above flyer on the County-subsidized Cornerstone Social Adult Day Center. They provide a safe, upbeat place for aging adults to socialize with peers, weekdays from
8am –6pm. Sliding fee scales, attendance flexibility, exceptional staff and door-to-door transportation makes the program a hit for clients and caregivers alike!
Public Health Nurse Office Hours
Our Public Health Nurse has weekly office hours from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM - please call to confirm the day. If you would like to confer with our nurse, Margie Corbett, RN, BS
she can be contacted at
973-631-5328 or mcorbett@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 weight 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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Renovation and Addition to the Municipal Building & Police Headquarters
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For more information about this project go to:
Municipal Building and Police Headquarters Renovation and Addition
See the Public Presentation
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If you do not wish to receive a
Vote by Mail ballot
for all future elections,
Ballot Opt-Out Form
is available at
https://www.morriscountyclerk.org/files/sharedassets/clerk/forms/mib-voter-opt-out-form-050621.pdf
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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.
Guests 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 website for drop off locations.
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