Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
07/04- Fourth of July (Municipal Building closed)
07/04- NO CURBSIDE RECYCLING (pickup will be July 11)
07/06- Recycling Depot 9AM-12PM or until dumpsters are full **You must unload your own recyclables - no assistance will be provided**
07/08- Township Committee Meeting 7PM
07/08- Board of Health Meeting 7:15 PM
07/09- Book Club 7PM
07/11- Curbside Pickup
07/11- Summer Concert at RVA Fields 7PM
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
Fireworks at the 150th Anniversary, July 15, 2017
RVA Fields
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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*Please be advised there will be no curbside recycling on Thursday July 4*
*The Makeup will be the following week on Thursday July 11*
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The Boonton Township Committee and Staff wish you a Happy and Safe Fourth of July!
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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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Morris County Firework Displays
Dover: July 3 Hamilton Field
Denville: July 4 Gardner Field
Parsippany: July 4 Parsippany Hills High School
Click the below link for more information:
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It's not too late to sign up for summer camp!
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Save the Date!
Annual Township Fireworks
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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Save the Date for Tri-Town National Night Out
with Boonton Township Police, Mountain Lakes Police, and Town of Boonton Police
When: August 6, 2024, at 5PM
Where: RVA Fields
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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 7:30 PM.
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Book Club
Our next meeting will be July 9 at 7pm in the Town Hall Library to discuss:
For those reading ahead…in August we will be meeting on August 13 to discuss:
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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*
*For more information on recycling visit MCMUA Website*
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
For more information on Rain Barrels click the link below:
Rutgers Rain Barrel Information
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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The Boonton Township Police Department wants to remind everyone of these firework safety tips!
| " 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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