Township Times
weekly edition
News for the next week...
8/10 - Township Committee Meeting - 7 PM
8/10 - Board of Health Meeting - 7:30 PM
8/15 - 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
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Update from the Township Committee
The Township Committee continues to be in contact with officials from JCP&L. The Mayor has participated on the daily Mayor's call with JCP&L management.
The target date for restoration is Tuesday, August 11, 2020; however, we remain hopeful that Township customers will be restored before that date - the Boonton district of JCP&L sustained the most outages in the State. About 1300 customers in Boonton Township are on one circuit that experienced heavy damage which accounts for the continued outages. JCP&L crews are in the Township working to restore the outages as quickly as possible.
All roads, except one, have been cleared and are passable. The remaining road requires JCP&L tree crews to clear due to the extensive damage to poles and wires.
Internet as well as the phones and e-mail has been out at the Municipal Building since Tuesday which has limited our ability to communicate - service has now been fully restored.
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3Q 2020 TAXES DUE BY AUGUST 25TH
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
Since August 4, 2020 the number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Township remain at 120 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
-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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ADULT SOFTBALL
Sunday mornings at RVA Fields
10 AM to Noon
All Welcome
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BTEF SUMMER PROGRAMS
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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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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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