Township Times

weekly edition

News for the next week...

8/1 - Recycling Center - open from 9 AM to noon **You must unload your own recyclables - no assistance will be provided**

The Center closes when the dumpsters are full - you will not be allowed to dump after the center closes

8/3 - Planning Board - 7:30 PM

8/4 - Township Committee Work Meeting - 7 PM

8/6 - Curbside Recycling

8/6 - Junior Bocce at Leonard Park - 4:30 PM

8/6 - Drive-In Movie at RVA Fields - 7:30 PM. Back to the Future- Part 2. Tickets at https://platform.boxcarapp.com/orgs/boontontwp

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TAX BILLS MAILED JULY 31st

The new tax bills were mailed to property owners on July 31, 2020

3rd quarter taxes are due by August 25, 2020

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Weekly Coronavirus Update

As of July 30, 2020 the number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Township remain at 119 cases. We are working closely with our partners at the Morris County Health Management and Office of Emergency Management. For health related information visit the Morris County Health Management website at: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/coronavirus/#cases

Park Update

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED IN ALL TOWNSHIP PARKS

• RVA Fields are open. Residents must observe social distancing guidelines and gathering restrictions. Dogs must be leashed (leashes not exceeding 6') and must be under the owner's control at all times; remain on the gravel pathway or parking lot; cannot run off-leash or be on the fields; owners must pick-up after their dogs. Police continue patrols and will issue summonses to anyone allowing their dog to off-leash or failing to pick-up after their dog. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DOG REGULATIONS MAY RESULT IN DOG PRIVILEGE BEING SUSPENDED.
• Leonard Park is open. Residents must observe social distancing guidelines and gathering restrictions. Tennis lessons are prohibited at the tennis courts. Dogs are strictly prohibited.
• Griffith Park is temporarily closed for upgrades and maintenance.

• While using our parks, grounds and trails, residents are asked to:

-Refrain from using parks or trails if you are exhibiting virus symptoms.

-Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to and during use of parks or trails.

-Observe CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of 6 feet from other individuals at all times. If this is not possible, users should find an alternate location or depart that space.

-Understand that public restrooms are not available but have portable restrooms (please bring personal sanitary supplies for yourself).

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Boonton Township Recreation & Mt. Lakes Recreation jointly present:

Drive-In Movie Night at RVA Fields

Thursday August 6, 2020 - gates open at 7:30 PM

featured presentation: Back to the Future - Part 2

Boonton Township & Mt. Lakes residents sign up at:

https://platform.boxcarapp.com/orgs/boontontwp?

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE ON A FIRST COME BASIS, SPACES ARE LIMITED

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ADULT SOFTBALL

Sunday mornings at RVA Fields

10 AM to Noon

All Welcome

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BTEF SUMMER PROGRAMS

JUNIOR BOCCE AT LEONARD PARK

Our first junior bocce clinic was a success so another is scheduled for Thursday, August 6th from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Leonard Park Bocce Courts

The clinic is open to Grades 6 and up and there is no fee to participate

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Tax Payment Stickers are available at the Municipal Building during regular business hours or give us a call at 973-402-4003 or e-mail neckstein@boontontownship.com and we'll drop one in the mail to you

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SEMI-ANNUAL PAPER SHREDDING EVENT

Saturday—September 26th

Location: Recycling Depot– 155 Powerville Rd

Time: 9:00am-12:00 noon

Boonton Township residents only

Thanks to our sponsor & his team

Tony Frederico

Broker/Sales Associate

soldbyanthony@aol.com 201-274-3327

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RECYCLING CENTER HOURS

The Recycling Center is open two Saturdays a month. The center is open until the dumpsters are full - you are not permitted to dump once the center closes.

Recently, persons have been dumping household trash, building materials and furniture in the metal container off-hours which requires staff to remove these items from the dumpster.

Please use the Center during its scheduled hours.

The Police Department has increased the security cameras in the DPW lot and will be issuing summonses to off-hours dumping offenders.

dumping after recycling center closed on Saturday, July 18th

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Check Out These Virtual Summer Camps!

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. July 22, 2020 Virtual Childrens' Camps: The Wild Things: Slime Scales, Feathers, and Tails! July 27 - 31 or August 24 - 28 10 am – 11:15 am • Ages 5 - 8 Discover the amazing animals of NJ by learning all about them with a naturalist and meeting the live resident animals that call the nature center home. Each day features an hour and fifteen minutes of online learning about a new animal family through artifacts, stories, crafts, and more. Then complete a variety of activities at home each day to continue the fun and learning! Registrants will need to pick up a container of supplies before camp starts. Cost: $60/child. Click here to register! Art and Nature Camp August 10 - 14 or August 31 - September 4 10 am – 11 am • Ages 6 - 9 Enjoy a week of drawing, projects, and crafts with the natural world as inspiration. Create masterpieces and learn about wildlife and habitats at the same time! Each day features an hour of online learning about art and artists. Then complete a variety of activities at home each day to continue the fun and learning! Registrants will need to pick up a container of supplies before camp starts. Cost: $50/child. Click here to register! Virtual Fairy Camp August 17 - 21 10 am - 11 am - Ages 5 - 8 Fairies are coming to The Frelinghuysen Arboretum! Join us online to learn how to attract fairies to your garden, create beautiful crowns and wands, and build a fairy house of your very own. Supplies will be provided in advance. Everyday will be an exploration of all things fairy! Cost: $50/child. Click here to register! Virtual Summer Art Classes August 3 - 7 10 am - 11:30 am - Ages 9 - 12 This week long camp is designed for creative young people ages 9 - 12 with an interest in both art and nature. Each daily session will focus on a different artist or artistic movement and its relationship with nature and the garden. Young people will learn art techniques and skills from use of the color wheel to proper brush strokes using the outdoors as inspiration. Artists' materials will be supplied. Cost: $75/child. Click here to register! Facilities & Parks | Golf | Mennen | Reservations | Calendar

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AFTER-CARE PROGRAM AT RVS

We're gearing up to take over the after-care program at RVS and are seeking a few more counselors. Here's a link to our jobs page on the website:

http://www.rvsnj.org/rvsnj/Employment%20Opportunities/_top

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REMINDER

BOONTON TOWNSHIP BOOK SWAP

With libraries closed don't forget about the Township Book Swap. Stop by the Municipal Building during business hours (8 AM - 4 PM) to select any book(s) of your choice.

We are currently at capacity so we are not accepting any new books.

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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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