Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
04/05 - Recycling Depot - 9AM-12PM
04/05 - PBA Wine Tasting - 12PM-4PM
04/07 - Planning Board Meeting - 7:30PM (at Borough of Mountain Lakes)
04/08 - Book Club - 7PM (at Lakeland Hills YMCA)
04/12 - Township Egg Hunt - 10AM Sharp (RVA Fields)
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
1947 USGS Map
In 1947 there were more cows at our three dairy farms (Wayside, Lone Oak and Valley Farms) than residents in the Township.
Our three industries (Radio Frequency Laboratories (RFL), Aircraft Radio and Johanson Manufacturing) played a role the birth of American aviation as well as in the successful war effort in the 1940s.
Much of today's infrastructure didn't exist but our main thoroughfares, Boonton-Butler Rd (Powerville Rd), Rockaway Valley Rd, Valley Rd, Oak Rd, North Main, Boonton Ave, Powerville Rd (Old Denville Rd), Kingsland Rd, Meriden Rd (Farber Hill Rd), Split Rock Rd and Guinea Hill Rd (Hillcrest Rd) were established but only a few were paved. Not until the 1950s did these roads get tar and chip paving.
Some of the neighborhood developments began after 1947 with Meadowbrook and Kent/Janet/Cheryl neighborhoods being two of the first ones.
There were three summer communities at Rock Ridge, Oak Hills and Boonton Lakes.
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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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:
For those of you reading ahead, on May 13 at 7pm we in the Lakeland Hills YMCA upstairs room we will be discussing:
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Morris County Library
Stay up to with events and activities provided by the Morris County Library by signing up for their newsletter or viewing their website:
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2025 Summer Camp
Click the link below for the registration:
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Boonton Township Fire Department
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Historical Society of Boonton Township & Canal Society of New Jersey
Griffith Park Dedication
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Municipal Building & Police Headquarters
Construction Update
This week's construction photos
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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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Green Team News
Earth day Fun with the NJDEP
DEP Earth Day Event at Liberty State Park - April 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Activities include park cleanup, games, bird watching, arts and crafts, family activities, environmental education, food trucks and live entertainment.
Click this link to RSVP: Earth Day RSVP
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
Click the below link for the Morris County Health Departments Spring Newsletter!
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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News From the Police Department
Earlier this week, the Boonton Township Police Department re-installed automated external defibrillator's in various locations throughout the RVA Fields.
Click here for additional information: News Post
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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.
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Type in @BOONTONTWPPD IN YOUR FACEBOOK SEARCH BAR OR IN MESSENGER TO FIND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PAGE
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