Township Times
Weekly Edition
News for the next week ...
02/14 - Happy Valentines Day
02/16 - President's Day (Municipal Office Closed)
02/21 - Recycling Depot
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
above: Morris Canal Lock 10 East - Powerville below: Mule Bridge crossing Rockaway River at Powerville - bridge piling visible today
photos courtesy of Jean Ricker's collection
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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Municipal Offices will be closed
on
Monday February 16, 2026, for Presidents Day
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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
Registration link is below:
Teen Dating Violence Registration
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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Click the Below links for 2025 Property Tax Relief Information:
2025 NJ Property Tax Relief FAQS
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Food Donation Drop Box
The Township of Boonton will be collecting food donations for the Morris County Food Pantry.
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Purchase your tickets with the below link:
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2026 Summer Camp Registration
Click the below links to register and Submit payment:
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PBA Wine Tasting
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Dog Licensing for 2026
Don't forget to renew your dog license for 2026! Licenses were due by January 31, 2026. Any licenses renewed after the deadline will be charged the late fee NO EXCEPTIONS!
To register your dog online click the below links:
Dog License Application/Renewal Form
Click the below link for a list of FREE rabies vaccine clinics.
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New Drop Box Location
located at the main entrance of the new municipal building
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2026 Recycling Schedule
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Book Club
All Book Club Meetings are at 7pm – AT THE NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING - Main Conference Room
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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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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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News from the Morris County Park Commission
The Park Commission is applying for a $1.75M grant from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Green Acres Program,
Park Development Project for trail work, bridges, wayfinding, benches, parking, and other amenities at the Boonton Reservoir.
Assessing public support and collecting community feedback is an important part of the grant application process.
Please complete the survey and support the project.
Click below for more information on this and to access the survey link:
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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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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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Beware Spoof Calls Impersonating Police
It has come to our attention that someone is spoofing the Boonton Township Police Department’s phone number in an attempt to potentially defraud residents. Caller ID/Phone Spoofing is an act where scammers falsify caller ID data, frequently using "neighbor spoofing" to mimic local, familiar numbers in order to gain trust. Be aware that if the police department ever does reach out to you by phone, an officer will identify themselves, give you a reason for the call and NEVER request money or payment of any kind. If you receive a call and have any doubts, do not engage, hang up and call the police department directly at (973)402-4000.
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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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