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10/03 - Recycling Depot Closed

10/05 - Planning Board Meeting 7:30PM

10/07 - Township Committee Work Meeting 7PM

10/08 - Curbside Recycling

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Boonton Township Trivia

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

If you have any old photos or newspaper articles about Boonton Township that you would like to share please let us know

Recycling Depot Closed!

The Boonton Township Recycling Depot will be closed on Saturday October 3, 2026, from 9AM-12PM as the film crews will be wrapping up on-site.

Please utilize curbside recycling on October 8, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Rockaway Valley School News

Rockaway Valley Road Closure Scheduled to Begin 9/24/2026

Beginning on or about Thursday September 24th, 2026, emergency utility work will commence on Rockaway Valley Road between Powerville Road (Four Corners) and Kingsland Road. To facilitate this work safely, the portion of the roadway between Powerville Road and Kingsland Road will be closed to all through-traffic during active work hours. This project is expected to start on or about September 24th, 2026 and conclude approximately around November 19th, 2026.

The utility work and road closure is scheduled to occur Monday through Thursday each week, beginning at 7:30am and concluding at 5:30 pm each day. During these times, a detour will be in place, and officers along with utility crews will be on site to assist motorists as needed. When the utility crews are not actively working, the roadway will be completely open. Please refer to the detour map for a detailed description of the closure location and specific detour route.

Again, this project is anticipated to last until approximately November 19th, 2026. We greatly appreciate everyone's anticipated cooperation as we work to improve our roadways.

Hollywood comes to Boonton Township

The Township enjoyed hosting CBS Studios/Paramount this week for filming an episode of a new television series that will premier on CBS.

The cast and crew were gracious guests and we look forward to welcoming them back in the future.

Wrap-up onsite will continue through October 5^th.

A big thanks to our police officers and staff who kept the Municipal Building and Police Headquarters open to the public during the filming and assisted public on-site.

We wanted to share some photos of the action from the week

Set-up in Main Lobby

Equipment and rigging staged in the parking lot

Support vehicles staged in the Public Works Yard

View toward upper parking lot

Evening lighting in the front of the building

The Township's tax rate has increased less than one percent over the past five years.

From 2021 through 2026 the annual rate of inflation averaged roughly 4.3%.

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Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC)

On October 13, 2026, at 11 am the Rockaway Valley Garden Club will be holding their monthly meeting at the Boonton Township Municipal Building located at 155 Powerville Rd.This month’s guest speaker will be Dorothy Smullen who is a teacher and naturalist at the New Jersey Audubon, The title of the presentation is “Diabolical Botany”. Dorothy will explore the world of plants that are poisonous, thorny, smelly, insect eaters, irritating and illegal. Visitors are welcome.

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

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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Boonton Township Softball

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

Games start at 10AM on Sundays

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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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Boonton Farmers Market

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., until Nov. 21, 2026

Where: Upper Plane Street Parking Lot, Boonton

More Info: boontonmainstreet.org/farmers-market

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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

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*

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*

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Local Art Gallery

Please note that The State Department of Health has placed into law the requirements that a dog licensing age must have a rabies shot that does not expire in the year of the licensing period.

This is not a Township Ordinance—this is a State Law.

If you already had your dog(s) vaccinated, please drop off or send us a photocopy of the current rabies vaccination so we can update your dog’s file. This can be sent to dvandergoot@boontontownship.com or skubik@boontontownship.com. Or, if you no longer own your dog, please advise as well.

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Lake Tumble – In Dam Assessment

The Township has been made aware of the conditions at Lake Tumble-In and will be conducting some preliminary work to assess the conditions of the dam.

The work will be exploratory in nature to pinpoint the issue causing the lower water levels, including the removal of the trees on the dam. Once that is determined, our Engineers will be in a position to make their recommendations as to the repairs.

We anticipate beginning the work within the coming weeks, so when you see our crews on the dam, you’ll know what’s happening.

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Green Team News

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 2027.

*Contact Daria VanderGoot for more information about the Green Team at dvandergoot@boontontownship.com*

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

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

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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 July 13, 2026 the Township Committee awarded the contract for the playground with an approximate installation date in early October.

We're looking forward to our new playground!!

updated rendering of proposed new playground

existing playground constructed in 2001

There have been recent social media postings alleging the new playground is non-ADA compliant which is blatantly false.

The existing playground as well as the new playground is ADA compliant, and our vendor has verified that fact. Moreover, the new playground will include additional ADA compliant equipment than the existing playground.

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Book Club

Our next meeting will be October 13th at 7pm in the Municipal building to discuss “The Safe Keep” by Yael Van Der Wouden

Upcoming months:

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

November 10 – Heather LaVar "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jeanette McCurdy

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

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.

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

Earlier this week, Chief Thomas Cacciabeve and Ptlm. Kevin Marhefka received their LEAD curriculum certifications, alongside Rockaway Valley School Health & Physical Education Teachers Victoria Gaffney and Michael Hogan.

This year marks an incredible 35 consecutive years of drug and violence prevention education at RVS!

We’re proud to have our officers and educators working side by side to make a positive impact on the next generation, and we can’t wait to get back in the classroom later this year!

" ALERT BOONTON TOWNSHIP "

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

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