Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
03/04- Planning Board 7:30 PM
03/06- Township Committee Work Meeting - 7:00 PM
03/09- Recycling Depot - 9:00 AM -12 Noon (or until dumpsters are full)
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
Radio Frequency Laboratories - RFL
view of the production, assembly and testing departments located in the original hangar - circa 1945
photo courtesy of RFL Industries
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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Renovation and Addition to the Municipal Building & Police Headquarters
For more information about this project go to:
Municipal Building and Police Headquarters Renovation and Addition
See the Public Presentation
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2024 Summer Camp
You may register and pay online with the below links
Summer Camp Credit Card Payment
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BTSD To Hold Bond Referendum Info Sessions
Watch videos for info and answers about BTSD bond referendum
Boonton Township School District is providing another way for residents to learn more about the March 12 bond referendum to upgrade spaces and systems at Rockaway Valley School.
A video overview about the proposed improvements and funding strategy is posted at www.btrvs.org/referendum
Check the website next week for mini videos featuring RVS teachers and staff talking about some of the individual projects.
For a deeper dive, see the recording of the virtual forum, with the district’s professional advisors answering the community’s questions. That video also is available at www.btrvs.org/referendum
Boonton Township-Mountain Lakes High School Contract
In an effort to provide full transparency to our community we have chosen to release a full written statement of what was read at the most recent BOE meeting on February 14, 2024.
Click here to read the statement or visit our website at btrvs.org.
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Vote March 12th
Polls open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Municipal Building Public Meeting Room - lower level
Ballot drop-box at Municipal Building is now open to deposit mail-in ballots.
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REMINDER THAT ALL RESIDENTS SHOULD REGISTER FOR
BOONTON TOWNSHIP’S EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
Registration is simple and easy
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.
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Recycling News
*As a reminder all missed curbside recycling pickups should be reported no later than 9 a.m. the following day to Daria VanderGoot at 973-402-4024 or dvandergoot@boontontownship.com*
The Township of Boonton
is seeking interested individuals to join our Recycling Team
as Recycling Depot Attendants
on Saturday mornings from 9 AM to 12 Noon
Individuals must be age 16 or older to apply.
$50/per session
Contact our Recycling Coordinator, Daria VanderGoot at
dvandergoot@boontontownship.com
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Notary Services
are offered free-of-charge to all Township Residents
at the Municipal Building during regular business hours
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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Come join and bring your ideas to the Green Team!
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News from our Health Officer
Public Health Nurse Office Hours
Our Public Health Nurse has weekly office hours from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM - please call to confirm the day. If you would like to confer with our nurse, Margie Corbett, RN, BS
she can be contacted at
973-631-5328 or mcorbett@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 weight 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.
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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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
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Annual Fish Fry
All are welcome to join the St. Peters annual fish fry! Hosted on Saturday March 2, 2024, from 5:30-7:30.
To purchase tickets, go to the St. Peter's website (http://www.stpetersmountainlakes.org/) or contact Traci Rutt at tracirutt@gmail.com.
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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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Book Club
March we will be meeting March 12 at 7pm in the Town Hall Library to discuss:
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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program
check the County website for drop off locations.
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BTPD Reminds Residents About Upcoming Vehicle Safety Recalls Week
Daylight Saving Time is almost here, which means it’s time to take care of a few safety essentials around the house!
As many of us prepare to spring forward, let’s not forget to check our vehicles for safety recalls! Just visit NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter your 17-character VIN.
Do you have your Daylight Savings Time safety checklist ready? ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Turn the clocks forward. ⏰
Change the batteries in smoke alarms. 🔥
Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls and check your VIN for safety recalls. 🚗
Don’t let springing forward get you behind! Stay on top of your safety checklist this year!
Attention All MLHS High School Juniors and Parents
The Boonton Township Police Department in partnership with the Mountain Lakes Police Department will be hosting a driver safety seminar for all new drivers on the evening of Thursday March 7th at 6:30pm in the Mountain Lakes High School auditorium. It is mandatory that all 11th grade students and at least one parent attend this program if the student wants to obtain a parking pass at the MLHS parking lot for their senior year. We hope you can join us on March 7th and help us with our commitment to keeping our roadways and our drivers safe! For questions pertaining to this program please contact Sgt. Christopher Chicoris at 973-402-5463X2 or Cchicoris@btpolice.org
The Boonton Township Police Department is Seeking Qualified Candidates to Join our Team
The Boonton Township is actively seeking candidates for employment. Interested candidates can view our current hiring announcement at: www.btpolice.org/Employment
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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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