Township Times
Weekly Edition
News for the next week ...
03/20 - RVUMC Comedy Event 6:30PM (See below for details)
03/21 - Recycling Depot 9AM-12PM
03/26 - 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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Rockaway Valley United Methodist Church
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PBA Wine Tasting
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Click the below link or scan the above QR Code to help support
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BT Fire Department
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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
March Special Events
Click here: More Info and 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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Book Club
Our next meeting will be April 14th at 7pm in the Municipal building to discuss “Some Bright Nowhere” by Ann Packer.
All Book Club Meetings are at 7pm – AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - Main Conference Room
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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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2026 Summer Camp Registration
Click the below links to register and Submit payment:
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Click the Below links for 2025 Property Tax Relief Information:
2025 NJ Property Tax Relief FAQS
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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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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:
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
*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 RECYCLABLES 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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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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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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The Boonton Township Police Department would like to take this opportunity to share important information about new e-bike laws in New Jersey.
On January 19, 2026, Governor Phil Murphy signed a new law to address serious injuries and deaths related to e-bike crashes. The law is now in effect. (Stand-up electric scooters are not included.)
What Changed?
The old Class 1/2/3 system has been removed. E-bikes are now regulated under three categories:
· Low‑Speed Electric Bicycle: Two‑wheeled, fully operable pedals; pedal‑assist only; assistance stops at 20 mph (no throttle‑only propulsion in this definition).
· Motorized Bicycle: Expanded to include certain electric bikes (and traditional <50cc mopeds). Includes electric options with throttle (up to 28 mph) and faster pedal‑assist (21–28 mph) as defined in Title 39.
· Electric Motorized Bicycle: Two‑wheeled with pedals; electric motor >750 watts and capable of >28 mph. Treated as a motorcycle category under Title 39 (highest regulatory burden).
Who Can Operate an E-Bike?
· Under 15: Not permitted
· Ages 15–16: Motorized bicycle license or permit required
· Age 17+: NJ driver’s license OR motorized bicycle license/permit required
· All e-bikes: Registration and liability insurance required
Grace Period
· 6 months to obtain proper licensing, registration, and insurance
· 1-year waiver of licensing and registration fees
There is also a one-year ban on online sales of the highest-speed category and a ban on modification kits that increase speed or power.
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is still developing procedures for registration and licensing. Please watch for additional guidance.
Community and youth safety is our top priority. We encourage families to review these requirements and reinforce safe riding habits, including helmet use and following traffic laws. We encourage parents to reach out to us directly if we can be of further support.
Thank you for your support in helping to keep our community and roadways safe.
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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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