Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
03/21-03/23 - RVS Middle School Musical (See flyer below)
03/22 - Recycling Depot
03/22 - St. Peters Fish and Chips Dinner (See flyer below)
03/27 - Curbside Recycling
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
Rural Free Mail Delivery in Boonton Township
Rural Free Delivery (RFD) was a program of the United States Post Office that began in the late 19th century to deliver mail directly to rural destinations. Previously, individuals living in rural areas had to pick up mail themselves at sometimes distant post offices or pay private carriers for delivery.
The Post Office began experiments with Rural Free Delivery as early as 1890. However, universal implementation was slow; RFD was not adopted generally across the country until 1902. The rural delivery service has used a network of rural routes traveled by carriers to deliver to and pick it up from roadside mailboxes. Rural delivery began in the Township with one rural route, RD#1. It was later expanded in the early 1960s to include a second route, RD#2 which covered the northern and western portions of the Township.
Box numbers were assigned as the carrier drove the route - so there was no order to the box numbering system along roadways. In some instances, such as construction of a new road, letters were added so, for example, an address would be RD#2, Box 152C. This numbering system led to much confusion for emergency responders and delivery drivers. By the 1990's the Township had five rural delivery routes before house numbers were required for the implementation of statewide Enhanced 9-1-1. As new rural delivery routes were added box numbers didn't change just the rural delivery route number, so RD#2 Box 370 became RD#5, Box 370 which led to further confusion. Two notable rural addresses were: the Municipal Building, RD#1, Box 201 and Rockaway Valley School, RD#2, Box 5 - today, some mail is still delivered to these institutions using the old rural delivery addresses.
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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It's almost time for RVS's middle school musical: Beauty & the Beast, Jr.! This year's show is sure to be fantastic with Rockaway Valley School's talented cast and crew. The kids have been working for weeks and there is so much talent in these 5th-8th graders! They will amaze you in this Tale as Old As Time....
Grab your tickets TODAY! https://btefnj.booktix.com/
PLEASE NOTE: This year, you will pick your actual seat row and seat number! We kindly ask that you do not leave empty seats between your groups.
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Eagle Scout Award recipient Natalia Arpino was
recognized by the Mayor and Township Committee at the March 10, 2025 meeting
Natalia Arpino pictured with Committee Members Tom Donadio, Tom SanFilippo, Bill Klingener, and Paul Allieri
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2025 Summer Camp
Click the link below for the registration:
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Feeling lucky? Grab your tickets for the Boonton Township Education Foundation's Super 50/50 going on NOW! The pot is growing, and all proceeds support the Boonton Township Education Foundation's endeavors for 2025! There are so many things in the works for 2025 in favor of EXTRA-ordinary education at RVS and MLHS! Click here to purchase your 505/50 tickets - $25 each: www.btefnj.org
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Municipal Building & Police Headquarters
Construction Update
Interior framing
handicap ramp concrete forms
police cruiser parking area
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Boonton Township Cub Scouts
On Tuesday March 11, 2025, Boonton Township Cub Scout Pack 69 and volunteers from Picatinny Arsenal's STEM Outreach Office hosted its yearly STEM night at the Parish House with the support from engineers from Picatinny Arsenal. This year's theme was robotics. Volunteers ran stations teaching about robot quadrupeds, micro drones, remote weapon stations, robotic programing, and careers in the military. This event was hosted to get the scouts interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields and show off the work that Picatinny does for American Soldiers.
if anyone in Boonton Township is interested in cub scouting (Kindergarten to 5th grade) for their child please contact "mdelvecchio@btpack69.org" for more information.
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Come see Boonton Township Police Officers Kevin Marhefka and Michael Vitcavich play in the game!
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Doolittle’s Landing Playground @ RVA Fields
In 2001, a group of community volunteers formed a committee to create a new playground at RVA Fields highlighting the Township's roots and the site's connection to aviation history.
The volunteers planned, held fundraisers, sold pavers and constructed the playground in the Spring of 2002.
After more than 20 years as a place enjoyed by thousands of children in our community, the Township Committee announced it will be upgrading Doolittle’s Landing in 2026.
Our playground vendor is working on some preliminary concepts before we host a meeting seeking community input which is planned for the Spring.
Stay tuned for this exciting project!!
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Lunch & Learn with Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Sheriff James M. Gannon
Friday, April 4, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Room doors open @ 11:00 a.m.)
Please join us for a lunch & Learn with Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon and Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll. Topic: The History of Law Enforcement as it relates to Morris County, the Structure, Functions and Current Crime Trends. There will be time for Q&A.
Attendees are welcome to enjoy a light lunch after the presentation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Free and open to all.
Registration is required as seating is limited and our Lunch & Learns are always popular. Registration is through EventBrite at: https://tinyurl.com/mcl-lunch1
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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 April 8 at 7pm in the Lakeland Hills YMCA upstairs room we will be discussing:
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Green Team News
Click the link below for information on material reuse:
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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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 pickups should be reported no later than 9:30AM the following morning*
*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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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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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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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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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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