Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
02/02 - Groundhog Day
02/03 - Planning Board Meeting - 7:30PM (Mt. Lakes Council Chambers)
02/05 - Committee Work Meeting - 7PM
02/08 - Recycling Depot - 9AM-12PM (or until dumpsters are full)
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
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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Don't forget to renew your License!
RENEW YOUR DOG LICENSE IN JANUARY
NOW ACCEPTING ON-LINE PAYMENTS
All dog licenses must be renewed for 2025.
You may renew on-line at
Pay On-Line Dog License Renewal
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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!
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Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC)
Press Release
The monthly RVGC Program will be held on February 11, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12 noon at the Boonton Senior Center located at 126 North Main Street, Boonton, NJ 07005.
The program will be on "The Story of Chocolate and Migrating Birds" featuring Dorothy Mullen, teacher and naturalist at New Jersey Audubon. She will talk about the cacao tree - it's history, culture and how chocolate is made. Some of our migrating backyard birds are helped by these trees growing within the rainforest.
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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For more information click the links below:
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Municipal Building & Police Headquarters
Construction Update
concrete floors poured on main level
block and framing started on lower level
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Book Club
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!
We will meet February 11 at 7pm at the Lakeland Hills YMCA upstairs room to discuss:
For those of you reading ahead, for March 11 at 7pm in the Lakeland Hills YMCA upstairs room we will be discussing:
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Green Team News
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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*Please note the phone number change on the above flyer*
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.
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Open Space and Recreation Plan
The Boonton Township Final 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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Recycling News
Earn up to $50 When You Recycle Old Appliances
or call 888-314-8141
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
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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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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.
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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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The Boonton Township Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices.
Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with best practice standards in five basic areas: the administrative function, the personnel function, the operations function, the investigative function, and the arrestee/detainee function.
Agency employees and the public are invited to offer comments by calling 973-402-4020 on Monday, February 3, 2025 between the hours of 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Comments will be taken by the Assessment Team. Email comments can be sent to the police department at jdagostino@btpolice.org.
Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Please contact: Lt. Joseph D'Agostino at 973-265-4162 or jdagostino@btpolice.org for more information.
Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Boonton Township Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may send them by email to Harry J Delgado, Ed.S Accreditation Program Director, hdelgado@njsacop.org, or write to the New Jersey State Association of Chief’s of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, N.J. 08053.
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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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