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08/27- Recycling Center - 9 AM to Noon - center closes when dumpsters are full

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Boonton Township Trivia

published by the Historical Society of Boonton Township

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

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TAX BILLS HAVE BEEN MAILED ON AUGUST 1ST

3RD QUARTER TAXES WILL BE DUE NO LATER THAN AUGUST 26TH

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT MESSAGES:

For ONLY the 2022 Third Quarter Property Taxes, the payment date of August 10, 2022, has been extended to August 26, 2022 pursuant to State Statute for the residents of Boonton Township.

If the Tax Collector does not receive payment as of AUGUST 26, 2022 for the 2022 Third Quarter Property Taxes, interest will be charged from AUGUST 1, 2022.

Please note that postmarks are not accepted.

When making payments for taxes and/or water sewer by E-CHECK, please be certain to include your Block and Lot # on the e-check so that the payment is posted to the correct property.

For property owners who are senior citizens, veterans, or disabled (as well as surviving spouses), you might qualify for deductions on your property tax bill.

Please contact the Tax Collector for any questions at 973-402-4003 or neckstein@boontontownship.com.

PAYMENT DROP BOX

For your convenience, we now have a secure payment drop-box located at the Main Entrance at the Municipal Building (by the Police Dept). You can drop off checks for taxes, water & sewer charges, dog licenses, recreation fees and court fines here.

Any payments dropped in the mailbox after 4:00 PM on the day when taxes or water & sewer charges are due will be considered delinquent. Please do not drop off cash in the box.

2022 ROAD RESURFACING

Road work has been scheduled for North Main, Crestfield Road, Wiltshire Drive, Southview Drive, Audubon Trail, Fernhollow Road, Meadowbrook Road (upper section) and Lone Oak Lane

began on t August 16, 2022 weather permitting.

We hope to have the milling and paving completed no later than August 31, 2022.

During the day of milling and paving, access on the road will be restricted; please plan your day accordingly.

Paving crews will begin set-up at 7 AM and will end by 5 PM. Please limit any work or deliveries during this time frame.

The Township ordinance 127-3 prohibits any pavement disturbance for three years from the date of the re-surfacing; therefore, any utility connection requiring a pavement disturbance cannot occur

before December 31, 2025.

Notices have been mailed to residents of the aforementioned roads.

Every effort will be made to minimize inconvenience to you during this project. Your cooperation is appreciated.

If you have any questions, please contact our DPW Supervisor, Rob Rizzo at rrizzo@boontontownship.com.

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GREEN TEAM

Green Team meetings will resume on September 9th

enjoy your summer!

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News from our Health Officer

Public Health Nurse Office Hours

Our Public Health Nurse office hours are generally on Thursday mornings from 9AM to 10AM. If you would like to confer with our nurse, Cindie Bella, RN, BSN, REHS, MAS,

she can be contacted at

973-631-5491 or cbella@co.morris.nj.us

The Public Health Nurse serves as a vital resource to our community for health-related referrals such as COVID tests and vaccines or weigh loss management.

Blood pressure screenings are done during office hours - no appointment is necessary.

Good idea to call beforehand to verify hours for the week. Stop by during office hours for more information.

Weekly Coronavirus Update

The cumulative number of cases in Boonton Township as of the start of community transmission in Morris County of COVID-19 in early March 2020 now stands at 1105 as of August 19, 2022.

For health related information visit the Morris County Public Health website at: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/coronavirus/#cases for up-to-date data and information.

Go to https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Health/Coronavirus to find vaccination and testing sites in Morris County.

If you have any questions, call the County COVID Hotline at 973-829-8250.

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Sunday Morning Adult Softball

10:00 AM- Noon at RVA Fields

All welcome

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BOCCE BALL

THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00 PM

weather permitting

LEONARD PARK

all are welcome to join us

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Rockaway Valley Garden Club

The Rockaway Valley Garden Club generally meets the 2nd Tuesday of each Month.

Meetings begin at 10: 00 am and are held at the Boonton Township Municipal Building, 155 Powerville Rd.

Guest 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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Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect for Northern New Jersey

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions in Northern New Jersey.

Campfire and agricultural burning restrictions are in effect for Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Morris County, Passaic County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Warren County, Hopewell Township in Mercer County, Union County, Hunterdon County, Middlesex County (north of Raritan River), according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

No ground wood fires will be permitted.

Elevated prepared fireplaces, elevated charcoal grills or stoves using electricity, or a liquid or gas fuel are acceptable. An elevated prepared fireplace must be constructed of steel, stone, brick, or concrete with its fire box elevated at least one foot above the ground surface and surrounded by at least a ten feet radius clearance to mineral soil.

An elevated charcoal grill may be stationary or portable and surrounded by at least a ten feet radius clearance to mineral soil. Camp stoves are also acceptable, forest fire service said.

Agricultural burning has been suspended. Agricultural open burn permit holders should monitor the NJ Forest Fire Service website for the latest updates on open burning conditions

At this time there are no campfire or agricultural burning restrictions south of the Raritan River, forest fire service said.

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from the Boonton Township Fire Department

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A Message From the Boonton Township Police Department

" 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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