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Township Times

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News for the next week ...

01/20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Municipal Offices Closed

01/25 - Recycling Depot - 9AM-12PM

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Boonton Township Trivia

Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown

Four Corners

circa 1940

before electricity was brought to Rockaway Valley

photo courtesy of Dick Seabury

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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Boy Scout Troop 69 Annual Tree Pick-up

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*Please note the phone number change on the above flyer*

Proclamation for Hank Huelsebusch

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Morris County Mass Transit Options for NYC Commuters
Trains, Buses, Ferries, and Incentive Programs for Hassle-Free Travel

Morris County residents who commute to New York City have several mass transit options to avoid the newly implemented Congestion Relief Zone Toll, which went into effect on Jan. 5.

Vehicles entering Manhattan’s Central Business District, defined as streets below and including 60th Street, will incur toll charges via E-ZPass or by mail.

Mass transit options include:

Transportation Hubs

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Provides resources for land, rail and sea travel.

Avenues in Motion “Map-It” Tool: Offers a customized list of Park-and-Ride locations, including commuter lots, bus routes, and train stations. Entries include parking availability, costs, and transit service details.

NJDOT Park-and-Ride Interactive Map: Allows users to filter and locate commuter parking locations.

Train Services

NJ Transit Rail Lines: The Morris & Essex Lines, Montclair-Boonton Line, and Gladstone Branch offer direct service and connections to NYC. View the NJ Transit Rail System Map for schedules and routes.

Bus Services

NJ Transit Bus Service: Plan trips using the NJ Transit

Trip Planner.Lakeland Bus Lines, Inc.: Provides service from Morris County to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC.

Coach USA: Offers routes from nearby Passaic and Essex counties to NYC.

Boxcar: Book a seat on the Morris Meteor, departing from Convent Station, Madison, and Chatham, with stops in uptown Manhattan.

Carpool and Rideshare Services

NJ Rideshare: Connects commuters through a free ride-matching service, helping form carpools or vanpools.

Hudson River Crossing Options

PATH Stations: Travel under the Hudson River via PATH service in New Jersey.

Ferries: The Port Authority lists ferry services with bus connections.

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail: Runs 20 miles along the New Jersey waterfront, connecting to trains, PATH, and ferries. Hoboken is among the 26 stations and the light-rail line includes several parking facilities.

Business Relocation Incentive

NJ RISE Program: The New Jersey Re-assigning In-State Employees (NJ RISE) grant program offers $20 million to incentivize businesses to reassign New Jersey employees working out of state to in-state locations. The program ensures income taxes remain in New Jersey, boosting local revenue.

Congestion Pricing Information and Discounts

Discounts and exemptions may apply for certain drivers and vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone.

For more information on the New York State Congestion Relief Zone Toll, visit NYC Congestion Pricing Portal.

For more information click the links below:

DCA Link

DCA Website

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Municipal Building & Police Headquarters

Construction Update

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Attention all Morris County Veterans:

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Spotlight on Services – Meet the Veterans Services Office event! This is a unique opportunity to learn about the benefits and services available to Morris County Veterans, while also engaging with the dedicated county staff members available to support you.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Location: Morris County Veterans Services Office, 540 W. Hanover Ave., Morristown, NJ 07962

What to Expect at the Information Session:

Meet the Veterans Services Office team and learn about available programs.

A discussion about Morris County grant programs for veterans.

The Morris County Clerk’s Office will provide information about their support and services for veterans.

An interactive Q&A session to address your questions.

February 7, 2025, is also National Wear Red Day. In honor of the “Red Shirt Friday” initiative, we encourage all attendees to wear red to show respect and support for our troops and veterans.

RSVP:
Please RSVP by calling 973-285-6866 or emailing MCVETS@co.morris.nj.us.

Light refreshments will be served, and we look forward to seeing you there!

All Book Club Meetings are at 7pm – AT THE YMCA as Town Hall will be under construction. The YMCA has graciously allowed us to have all our meetings while town hall is under construction there!

For those of you who are members, you can just show your ID card and go upstairs. For those who are not members, please arrive about 5 minutes earlier so you can register with them. You will need to give your name and address so they can admit you. They will tell you where to go. We will be upstairs.

We will meet February 11 at 7pm at the Lakeland Hills YMCA upstairs room to discuss:

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Green Team News

Check out this interesting article on Solar Panel recycling Solar Panel Article

Meetings are held on the first Friday of the month at 3PM

In 2023, the Boonton Township Green Team received the Bronze Status for New Jerseys Sustainable Jersey Application. The Green Team worked together to complete certain topics to submit the application. The Team is looking to achieve Silver Status for the upcoming year.

*Contact Daria VanderGoot for more information about the Green Team at dvandergoot@boontontownship.com*

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Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC)

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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As a reminder, when it is windy to please try and utilize a lid for recycling cans. The MCMUA recycling crews do their best to pick up windblown recyclables near the curb, but it is not their responsibility to chase after recycling cans or recyclables down the street. We appreciate your understanding.

Open Space and Recreation Plan

The Boonton Township Final Open Space and Recreation Plan Update is available by clicking the link below.

Final Open Space Plan

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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program

check the County website for drop off locations.

https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Sheriff/Community-Programs/Prescription-Drug-Drop-Box-Program

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Recycling News

*The Recycling Depot will accept Christmas Trees on January 11 and January 25*

Earn up to $50 When You Recycle Old Appliances

Schedule Now

or call 888-314-8141

Receive $50 by recycling your working fridge or freezer in three easy steps:

Visit energysaveNJ.com/fridge or call 888-314-8141 to schedule your pickup.

JCP&L will collect your working appliance. No-contact pickups are available.

You’ll receive $50 for recycling your fridge or freezer.

Receive an additional $25 when you recycle an air conditioner or dehumidifier with a qualifying full-size refrigerator or freezer.

*As a reminder all missed curbside recycling pickups should be reported no later than 9 a.m. the following day to Daria VanderGoot at 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*

*DO NOT PUT YOUR RECYLABLES IN PLASTIC BAGS, THEY WILL NOT BE TAKEN CURBISDE OR AT THE DEPOT*

*For more information on recycling visit MCMUA Website*

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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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News from our Health Officer

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.

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

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

" 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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Township of Boonton
155 Powerville Road
Boonton Township, NJ 07005
973-402-4002

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