Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
7/26-7/28 - Morris County 4-H Fair (see information below)
7/27 - Recycling Depot 9AM-12PM (or until dumpsters are full)
7/27- Township Fireworks at RVA Fields
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
REFLECTIONS ON FANFAIR
Brainchild of Ellen Dixon and Eleanor Bamford, the concept of a Community Fair Day to raise funds for Riverside Hospital was presented to the Board of Trustees by Marilyn Morfogen (Women’s Auxiliary President) in 1970.
The first FanFair, as it became known, was held June 5, 1971, preceded by a formal dinner dance and specialty auction under the main tent the night before. This community event continued annually on the first weekend of June until 1986, drawing more than 20,000 people each year and raising over $1 million for the hospital.
Enclosed within thousands of feet of snow fence were an Art Tent, Auction, Country Store, Crafts Tent, Entertainment in the Main Tent, Farm Yard, Flea Market, Lane of Shops, Adult Midway, Children’s Midway (with carnival rides), and Food Tents: Clam Bar, Greek Tent, Italian Tent, Taco Tent, Hatties Kitchen, Waffles & Ice Cream, plus the usual hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries and pizza. Sky-divers, military equipment, antique autos, hot air balloon rides, and even a 3-story tall King Kong entertained the crowds. The day long fair ended with a spectacular array of fireworks.
The entire community came together, donating time, goods, equipment, and services to make this one-day fair an eagerly anticipated and well-attended event. Working year-round planning, cooking and organizing the fair and dance forged great and long-lasting friendships in Boonton Township and surrounding towns.
Quoting Riverside Hospital publication, Community, Fall 1976:
The spirit that brought Americans together as one nation is still alive and can be seen in the devotion and effort that made FanFair such a success. The hundreds of volunteers, area residents, gave thousands of hours of their time throughout the year to make FanFair what it is.
FanFair is community participation…Fairgoers enjoyed a great variety of international foods as well as an all-day auction, art exhibit, rock groups, skydivers, gymnasts and square dancers. Every activity at FanFair is the result of the volunteers’ time and effort. And its success is due to the people who come to the fair each year.
Thanks to Charlie Maraziti for these FanFair memories
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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Some Fun in Morris County
Check out the Morris County 4-H Fair
Dates: Friday 7/26 2pm-8pm
Saturday 7/27 10am-8pm
Sunday 7/28 9am-4pm
Location: High View Farms 416 Sandshore Road Mt. Olive
Things to do at the fair:
4-H animals: goats, chickens, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs,
4-H Clubs and what they do all year
Hands-on family activities at various locations throughout the fair
Animal shows, presentations, judging, and quiz bowls
Monster Truck rides, Hayride, Farm Tour rides
Exhibit of art, science, crafts, and more
Entertainment
Face Painting and Fairy Hair
Fun Food options
Crafters and Vendors
Click the link below for information on the fair schedule
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Boonton Township Signs Building Contract with A.M. Higley and Company
Gareth Vaughan, President of A. M. Higley & Co (L) and Mayor Brian Honan (R)
sign the building contract at the signing ceremony on July 17, 2024
The Township Committee awarded the contract for the Municipal Building and Police Headquarters Addition and Alterations to A. M. Higley & Company of Morristown.
A ceremonious contract signing was held on July 17, 2024, with Mayor Brian Honan and Gareth Vaughan, President of Higley who travelled from their home office in Columbus Ohio for the contract signing.
Preliminary site work will commence the week of July 22nd and the modular office units are expected to be occupied in about three weeks.
The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for August 28, 2024, at 12 noon.
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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
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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Attendees may enjoy the following events also happening that day:
our Summer Scavenger Hunt for kids up to age 12 before or after the K9 demo; and
our Friday Afternoon Movie for adults at 2:00 p.m.
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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.
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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program
check the County website for drop off locations.
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Book Club
For those reading ahead…our next meeting will be meeting on August 13 at 7pm 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
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*
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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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An Important Message From BTPD
The Boonton Township Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our residents to check our website frequently for important safety updates regarding Township incidents. Residents can visit https://www.btpolice.org/ and scroll to the bottom of our homepage where you will see a section titled, "Police Updates". Here, you will find important announcements, press releases, and various notices regarding safety-related issues within the Township. These news updates are also posted regularly to the Boonton Township Police Department Facebook page. As always, we also encourage residents to register for our emergency alert system to remain informed of important emergency announcements. Residents can register for these notifications by visiting https://www.btpolice.org/EmergencyNotifications
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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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