Township Times
Thanksgiving Week edition
News for the next week ...
12/05 - Holiday Toy Drive (see flyer below)
12/08 - Township Committee Meeting 7PM
12/09 - Book Club 7PM
12/13 - Recycling Depot 9AM-12PM
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
Powerville Falls
then and now
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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Tonight!
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Holiday Fun!
Get ready to celebrate the holidays in Boonton Township! The BTEF & HSA are joining forces with the Boonton Township Recreation Department to bring you the first ever Boonton Township Holiday Lights Tour!
This form is to register your home to be included in the tour and added to our judging for prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place houses! Register here: https://forms.gle/Sz58pjsqZs2u7q1u5
Dig out your holiday lights, blowups, reindeer, and all the rest of your fun decorations and get your house ready for holiday cheer! Decorate your home and front yard in the most creative or festive way possible.
Participation is open to all residents in Boonton Township and is completely optional. All participants that fill out this form will decorate their homes and will be included in the judging.
Key Dates for Participants:
12/1 - submit this form to add your address to the tour list
12/5 - make sure your home is ready for people passing by
12/5-12/21 - voting to take place by the public (through google form)
12/21 - winners will be announced at our event at Leonard Park (more details to follow)
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Book Club
All Book Club Meetings are at 7pm – AT THE YMCA as Town Hall is 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
December 9 we will discuss The Impossible Thing by Belinda Baur.
For those reading ahead, we will meet January 13 at 7pm in the YMCA to discuss “Attachments” by Rainbow Rowell. This book and discussion will be led by Joan Lionetti.
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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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News from the Boonton Township Fire Department
Holiday fire safety tips
The winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together.
It’s always fun to decorate for the winter holidays and to cook special meals, but holiday decorations and cooking can increase your risk for a home fire.
As you deck the halls this season or fix a festive meal, please be smart about fire safety.
Be careful with your holiday decorations. Make sure they don’t block windows and doors. Additionally, following these few steps can help make your holidays fire-safe.
*Water your live Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is a fire hazard. Trees too close to a heat source cause one in every four winter fires.
*Make sure you are using the right lights. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
*Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.
*Keep lit candles away from decorations and things that can burn. More than 1/3 of home decoration fires are started by candles. Consider using flameless candles, they look very similar and are safer.
*Blow out lit candles and turn off all light strings and decorations when leaving the room or going to bed.
Cooking is the main cause of home fires and injuries no matter the season. From frying your to making pies, be sure to follow these rules to prevent cooking fires.
Stand by your pan – if you leave your kitchen, turn the burner off.
Watch what you’re cooking. If you see any smoke, or grease starts to boil, turn the burner off.
Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove to prevent them being bumped or pulled over.
Keep a pan lid or baking sheet nearby to put out pan fires.
We hope that you all enjoy the holiday season and think fire safety.
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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
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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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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Municipal Building & Police Headquarters
Construction Update
This week's construction photos
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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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Green Team News
Check Out the DEP Website with the below Link:
*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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News from our Health Officer
Public Health Nurse Office Hours
Our Public Health Nurse has weekly office hours on Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
The Public Health Nurse serves as a vital resource to our community for health-related referrals such as vaccines and COVID tests 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://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Public-Health
for up-to-date data and information.
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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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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program
check the County website for drop off locations.
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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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Congratulations to Chief Thomas Cacciabeve!
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the MCPCA announced its 2026 president, selecting Madison Police Chief John Miscia to lead the association in the coming year.
The association’s 2026 executive board is as follows:
Vice President: Hanover Police Chief Michael LoockVice
President At Large: Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney
Sergeant at Arms: Chester Police Chief Ryan McNamee
Treasurer: Wharton Police Chief David Young
Secretary: Boonton Township Police Chief Thomas Cacciabeve
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Holiday Safety Tips From BTPD:
The 2025 holiday shopping season is in full swing and much of that shopping will be conducted through
online retailers. These purchases will then be shipped out and in some cases can be intercepted while
enroute or even upon arrival at your home. Porch pirates stole $12 billion worth of packages over the
past year, with as many as 58 million Americans becoming the victims of thefts in the last 12 months
alone. This amounts to an average loss of $206.90 per package which is taken.
Approximately 85% of people have concerns about their packages being stolen, but here in New Jersey
only about 2 in every 100 people will experience a package theft. These statistics can vary based on the
type of residence packages are being shipped to, with 8% of packages shipped to apartment buildings,
5% sent to condos and 3% send to a home being pilfered. Some other factors which can increase your
odds of being a victim of package theft include: frequent package deliveries to your home and packages
being left out for extended periods of time after delivery.
No matter how many precautions one takes with packages, thieves can still strike. Quickly confirming
and reporting the crime is essential, especially if you hope to replace a gift before the holidays. Here are
some steps to follow if you believe a parcel has been stolen:
1. Verify delivery: Double-check to ensure a package was delivered before jumping to conclusions.
Track the package online, look for confirmation messages, or check your door for notices to
ensure the parcel isn’t delayed or awaiting a signature. Ask family, friends, or neighbors to see if
they collected the package on your behalf. If you have security cameras, review the video to
determine if you caught a thief in the act. If you’re confident a package was stolen, preserve any
evidence and start reaching out to retailers and authorities.
2. Notify sellers and shippers: Contacting the seller is the most prudent first step, as they may
quickly send a new package. Many retailers will replace purchases with little hassle. Still, some
may require the filing of claims, submission of police reports, or refer you to the shipper instead.
Many e-commerce sites provide simple links to expedite the process, but to save time and
frustration, assemble all relevant information (like order number, tracking details, or delivery
time) before initiating your report.
3. Contact the authorities: Catching porch pirates without visual evidence is challenging, but it’s
always important to report their activity. Filing police reports provides documentation that can
expedite claims and provide valuable data points to help cops stop crimes and possibly protect
your neighbors or next delivery. Increased reporting of package thefts also encourages
politicians to consider the issue more seriously. This year, Pennsylvania, Florida and
Washington DC, enacted stricter legislation to prosecute pirates. They join nine other states
(Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and
Texas) that label porch pirates as felons and three others (California, Minnesota, and New York)
considering similar measures.
4. Confirm your coverage: If the retailer or shipper resists prompt replacement or reimbursement,
check with your home insurance company to see if you’re protected against theft (and whether
the package value exceeds your deductible). Also, contact your credit card company to halt
payment or activate purchase protections.
Unfortunately, only 25% of porch pirate victims contact the police. 91 % report the crime somewhere
however, most commonly reaching out to the retailer and/or delivery companies. Some easy steps you
can take to help thwart porch pirates include: scheduling shipments for when you are home, installing
doorbell cameras (with recording capabilities active), take advantage of the option for in-store pickup,
and have neighbor's pickup your packages or bring them inside for you.
The Boonton Township Police Department is here if you are the victim of theft or if you observe
suspicious activity (such as occupied cars or people loitering in the area). Please do not hesitate to contact us
to report an incident or request a police response.
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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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