Township Times
Weekly Edition
News for the next week ...
05/02 - Recycling Depot 9AM-12PM
05/02 - Pathways of History Event 11AM-4PM
05/03 - Pathways of History Event 11Am-4PM
05/04 - Township Committee Work Meeting 7PM
05/07 - Curbside Recycling
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
Our Township would be a different place today had Boonton Lakes been fully developed
In addition to Rockaway Drive and Crest Hill Drive, the 676 lot Boonton Lakes development would have included the areas encompassing the present day:
Glenbourne, Rockaway Valley School, Leonard Park, Birchwood and Weiss Farm
Lake Tumble-In was the first lake constructed while the Lake of Isles was started at Clay Hole but was never finished
More information on the Boonton Lakes development including the original site plan is on display in the Municipal Building
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Pathways of History Event
Saturday May 2, 2026
Sunday May 3, 2026
11AM-4PM
Rain or Shine
For more information click the link below:
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Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC)
Annual Plant Sale
The Rockaway Valley Garden club is holding its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday May 9, 2026, from 8 AM to 12 noon (Rain or shine) at the Boonton United Methodist Church. It is located at 626 Lathrop Ave. Boonton NJ.at the corner of Lathrop and Vreeland Avenues across from the Boonton Firemen's Home.
Our sale features native and deer resistant plants: hardy perennials, vegetable and herb seedlings. We pride ourselves on offering a large selection from our member's gardens that will thrive in Northern New Jersey landscapes. For Mother's Day gifts there will be tea cup arrangements.
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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2026 BUDGET INFORMATION
Boonton Township Board of Education
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Boonton Township Municipal
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News From RVS
To view important Board of Education Budget Documents, Click the link below:
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This is a great opportunity for girls to get exposure to STEM in a low pressure, encouraging environment.
The team is currently ranked 2nd in NJ and 90th globally! They have also recently been featured on News 12 NJ!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
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Local Farmers' Markets
Denville Farmers Market
When: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., from May 3, 2026 through fall
Where: Bloomfield Avenue parking lot in downtown Denville
More Info: denvillefarmersmarket.com
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Kinnelon Farmers Market
When: The 2nd Monday of each Month from May 11 to September 7th
Hours: 3-7p.m.
Where: 130 Kinnelon Rd, Kinnelon, NJ 07405
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/KinnelonFarmersMarket/
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Boonton Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., from May 16-Nov. 21, 2026
Where: Upper Plane Street Parking Lot, Boonton
More Info: boontonmainstreet.org/farmers-market
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Where: Smith Field Park, Route 46, Parsippany
More Info: hearhearevents.com
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When: Tuesdays, 2:30-7 p.m., from June through October 2026
Where: Glenburn, 211 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale
More Info: facebook.com/riverdalefarmersmarket
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2026 Summer Camp Registration
Click the below links to register and Submit payment:
Additional Sports Camps
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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
May 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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Book Club
All Book Club Meetings are at 7pm – AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - Main Conference Room
Our next meeting will be May 12th at 7pm in the Municipal building to discuss “The Exiles” by Christina Baker Kline
Upcoming months:
June 9 – Cathy Biamonti “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi
July 14 – Maureen Blum “Time of the Child” by Niall Williams
August 11 – Wendy Meredino
September 8 – Eileen Brantner “A Prayer For Owen Meany” by John Irving
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Dog Licensing for 2026
If you haven't already 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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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 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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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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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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