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Township Times

Weekly Edition

News for the next week ...

06/27 - Recycling Depot 9AM-12PM (or until dumpsters are full)

07/01 - Township Committee Work Meeting 7PM

07/02 - Curbside Recycling (containers out before 6AM)

07/03 - Fourth of July Observed (Municipal Office Closed)

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Boonton Township Trivia

Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown

Here’s a 1929 photo of Jimmy Doolittle at the Rockaway Valley Airdrome - airfield of Aircraft Radio and RFL.

The hangar in this photo is the old hangar which is known as Building #3 today.

This was the plane (Consolidated NY-2 bi-plane) used for the first “blind take-off and landing” with only radio beams and instruments providing the pilot with directions to take-off, fly, and land the aircraft.

This technology was developed at Radio Frequency Laboratories (RFL) and Aircraft Radio Corporation (ARC) here in Boonton Township in the 1920s which allows aircrafts to fly today

in all weather conditions and at all times of the day or night.

contributed by Charlie Maraziti

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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It’s a great opportunity to invite family and friends for an evening of music and community.

Boonton Township Recreation Department Presents

We Bought a Zoo!

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For more information click the link below:

E-Bike MVC Link

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Celebrate America's 250th

with Fireworks & More around Morris County

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Montville Township 4th of July Celebration

June 26.

Festivities will include live music, food trucks, a beer truck, carnival rides, a car show and more.

fireworks display on June 26.

at 9:15

Montville Township High School, 100 Horseneck Road, Montville (source)

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Pequannock Township

Friday, June 26

Event at 7pm, fireworks at 9:15pm
Pequannock High School
85 Sunset Rd, Pompton Plains
(June 27 Rain date)

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Lake Hopatcong Annual Fourth of July Fireworks

Friday, June 26

The Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club will be hosting its annual fireworks show on the main lake of Lake Hopatcong.

The show launches over the water, so the best views are from a boat, though spots along the Lake Hopatcong and Mount Arlington shorelines fill up fast.

Starts at 9:30 pm

75 North Bertrand Road, Mount Arlington (source)

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Morris Plains Family Day and Fireworks

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Morris Plains Community Park, 51 Jim Fear Drive

Family Day festivities begin at 5 PM, with fireworks at approximately 9:30 PM and a rain date of Sunday, June 28

The celebration brings a rock climbing wall, bounce houses, and face painting before the show (source)

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Hanover Township

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Mendham

Wednesday, July 1

Opens at 6:30pm for music, arts and crafts, music. (source)

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Town of Dover

Thursday, July 2

Hamilton Field opens at 6pm
Cost: $5 adults, $3 students, $1 seniors. (source)
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Mountain Lakes

Friday, July 3

Island Beach at dark

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Denville Days

July 3 to July 5.

This three-day festival will feature live music, food vendors, a beer garden, a children's activity area, a crafts market and tethered hot air balloon rides, among other things.

The fireworks display will take place on July 4 at 9 pm.

Noon to 6 pmon July 3; noon to 9 pm on July 4; and noon to 5 pm on July 5.

Gardner Field, 2 Savage Road, Denville (source)

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Florham Park July 4th Celebration

Saturday, July 4

Festivities will include a DJ, a live concert by What's What and a grand fireworks display.

Starts at 7 pm Emmett Field, 111 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park (source)

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Parsippany's Independence Day Concert And Fireworks

Saturday, July 4

Festivities will include live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors and a fireworks show.

Gates open at 5 p.m. Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive, Morris Plains.
Rain date, Sunday July 5

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East Hanover

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Randolph's 50th Annual Freedom Festival

July 9 to July 11.

This three-day extravaganza will have live entertainment, games and food.

It will conclude with a fireworks display on July 11.

6 to 11 pm each night.

County College of Morris, Lot 1, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph (source)

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Rockaway Boro

Saturday, July 11

Firemen's Field, Beech Street

Opens at 5pm with music, food, beer truck and more. (source)

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Rockaway Township

White Meadow Lake Festival Days

July 16 - July 19
100 White Meadow Road, Rockaway Township

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Wharton Borough

Saturday, August 22

Robert Street Park - 7:30 PM

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Mount Olive Township

Saturday, August 22

Turkey Brook Park

Fireworks and Food Truck festival that runs from 4-10pm. (source)

Doolittle's Landing

Playground Re-build

The Township Committee announced in April 2025 that the Doolittle's Landing Playground will be the refurbished in 2026.

On June 3rd a successful playground preview was held at RVA Pavilion with the Township Committee and the playground designers.

Revisions will be made to the plan based on community input received at the preview.

We're looking forward to our new playground!!

rendering of proposed new playground

existing playground constructed in 2001

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Boonton Township Softball

Come on down to RVA fields for some fun Sunday Softball!

Games start at 10AM on Sundays

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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

Registration Link

Monthly Activity Calendar

Stay up to date with events and activities provided by the Morris County Library by signing up for their newsletter or viewing their website:

Morris County Library

Newsletter Sign up

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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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Parsippany Farmers Market

When: Fridays, 3-7 p.m., from June 5-Sep. 11, 2026

Where: Smith Field Park, Route 46, Parsippany

More Info: hearhearevents.com

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Riverdale Farmers Market

When: Tuesdays, 2:30-7 p.m., from June through October 2026

Where: Glenburn, 211 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale

More Info: facebook.com/riverdalefarmersmarket

This is a great opportunity for girls to get exposure to STEM in a low pressure, encouraging environment.

The team is currently ranked 2^nd in NJ and 90th globally! They have also recently been featured on News 12 NJ!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

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

Recycling Depot PSA

As a reminder the Boonton Township Recycling Depot is only open every other Saturday during the hours of 9am-12pm or until the dumpsters are full. If you are caught dumping at the recycling depot off hours you WILL be issued a summons. We have encountered multiple hazardous issues with residents dumping off hours.

As a reminder, the below items are not accepted curbside or at the recycling depot:

- Plastic bags

- Garbage

- Pizza boxes

- Aerosol cans

- Shredded paper

- Diapers

- Styrofoam

- Hard cover books

- Garbage

- Hangers

Helpful tips:

- Only recycle plastics coded 1,2 or 5

- If you are unsure on where things go at the Depot, please ask an attendant

- Curbside cans must be no larger than 32 Gallon

- Recycling must be placed to the curb before 6 a.m.

- Flatten all cardboard boxes!

If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Boonton Township Recycling Coordinator at 973-402-4024 or view the MCMUA website.

Recycling Fees

Refrigerators $20

Dehumidifiers $20

Freezers $20

Air Conditioners $20

Any other item containing freon $20

*These fees are for any items containing freon that are recycled in the metal dumpster*

Green Team News

Community Garden

*Pictured from right to left Township Administrator Douglas Cabana, Owner of Fox Hollow Don Covart, Green Team Chair Leigh Hermey, Green Team Member Nicole Covart, Mayor William Klingener, and Senator Anthony Bucco*

The Community Garden is officially open! The Green Team hosted a ribbon cutting on June 16, 2026!

All 8 garden beds have been reserved by community members, and 2 saved for the summer school students. We want to thank everyone that came out to support and make this possible.

A special thanks to Mayor Bill Klingener, Committeeman Paul Allieri and Senator Anthony Bucco for assisting with the ribbon cutting. Thank you to all the volunteers, Nicole Covart for organizing, and especially to Fox Hollow Landscaping for donating materials, labor, and equipment.

It was a lovely way to celebrate the Boonton Township's Sustainable Jersey grant that we worked hard to receive.

We are all eager to see how the garden progresses through the season!

Check Out the DEP Website with the below Link:

DEP Website

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*

Book Club

Our next meeting will be June 14th at 7pm in the Municipal building to discuss “Time of the Child” by Niall Williams.

All Book Club Meetings are at 7pm – AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - Main Conference Room

Upcoming months:

August 11 – Wendy Merendino “The Story Collector” by Evie Woods

September 8 – Eileen Brantner “A Prayer For Owen Meany” by John Irving

October 13 – Debbie Turlizzi “The Safe Keep” by Yael Van Der Wouden

November 10 – Heather LaVar

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2026 Summer Camp Registration

Click the below links to register and Submit payment:

Registration Packet

Payment

Additional Sports Camps

Pickleball Registration

Golf Registration

Tennis Registration

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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.

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.

https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Sheriff/Community-Programs/Prescription-Drug-Drop-Box-Program

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.

Planned Gas Service Extensions

Rock Ridge neighborhood

North Road, North Glen Road, Summit Drive, Rock Ridge Road, Canyon Road

Rockaway Valley Road

Kingsland Road, Montville to Deer Lake

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

" ALERT BOONTON TOWNSHIP "

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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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Township of Boonton
155 Powerville Road
Boonton Township, NJ 07005
973-402-4002

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