Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
10/31 - Happy Halloween
11/01 - RECYCLING DEPOT CANCELED
11/04 - Election Day 6AM-8PM
11/05 - Township Committee Work Meeting 7PM
11/07 - Green Team Meeting
11/08 - Household Hazardous Waste Day (See below for details)
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
One of Boonton Township Fire Department's first trucks
If you have any old photos or newspaper articles about Boonton Township that you would like to share please let us know
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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We wish you all a Happy and Safe Halloween!
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Important Information!
Please be advised that the Boonton Township Recycling Depot will be closed on November 1, 2025, due to early voting. Please utilize curbside recycling. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Morris County Rabies Clinics
Click the below link for a list of FREE rabies vaccine clinics.
*Remember your dog needs an up-to-date rabies vaccine in order to be licensed for the 2026 year*
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Early Voting at Boonton Township Municipal Modular Office
any Morris County registered voter can vote at this location
October 25th to November 2nd
Polls Open Monday- Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Boonton Township Early Voting Location – Morris County, NJ (morriscountynj.gov)
Election Day at Boonton Township Municipal Modular Office
Boonton Township residents registered voters can vote at this location
November 4, 2025, from 6am-8pm
Vote by Mail
How to Submit Your Mail-In Ballot – Morris County, NJ (morriscountynj.gov)
Boonton Township Municipal Building Ballot Drop Box – Morris County, NJ (morriscountynj.gov)
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Green Team News
*Meetings are typically held on the first Friday of the month at 3PM unless there is a schedule change*
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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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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Local Farmers' Markets
Denville
Sundays thru November 19th
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Bloomfield Avenue Parking Lot
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Boonton
Saturdays June thru November
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Plane Street Parking Lot
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Have questions about Gas install in your area?
If you have any questions regarding connection of service, please call 848-206-8340 and speak to one of the customer service representatives for the Sales Department.
or call Customer Support team at (800) 221-0051.
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Morris County Library
Monday - Thursday: 9:00-9:00
Friday & Saturday: 9:00-5:00
30 East Hanover Ave.
Whippany, NJ 07981
973-285-6930
Special Events
The presentation will cover the various services and resources available to Morris County veterans. This program will be of interest to area veterans, their families, and loved ones. It is free, however registration is required as space is limited.
Click the below link for upcoming events at the library:
Please Register below:
Stay up to date with events and activities provided by the Morris County Library by signing up for their newsletter or viewing their website:
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Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC)
Press Release
Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC) November2025 Program
The monthly RVGC Program will be held on November 11, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12 noon at the Parish House at 42 Valley Rd., Boonton Township, NJ.
The program will feature: "Having Fun with Flowers". Back by popular demand, Elvis Mansilla (Partner of Lola's Floral Boutique) will inspire us with creative floral designs. The arrangements will be raffled off at the end of his presentation.
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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Municipal Building & Police Headquarters
Construction Update
This week's construction photos
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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program
check the County website for drop off locations.
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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.
We suggest calling 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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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!
*There is a new room location within the YMCA
Those reading ahead, we will meet November 11th to discuss – The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
For those of you reading ahead, for December 9 we will discuss The Impossible Thing by Belinda Baur.
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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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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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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
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Runner Safety Tips!
| " 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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