Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
05/30 - Family Fun Night - Postponed
05/31 - Recycling Depot - 9AM-12PM
06/02 - Planning Board Meeting - 7:30PM @ Mt. Lakes Council Chambers
06/03-06/08 - Early Voting
06/04 - Green Fair 5PM-8PM @ RVS
06/04 - Township Committee Work Meeting - 7PM @RVS Library
06/05 - Curbside
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
The May 9, 1952 edition of the Township Newsletter, Valley News was devoted to the overcrowding at the Powerville School and detailed the plans for the school addition. The 1870 and the 1926 schoolhouses on the site were overcrowded requiring the Township to construct a three classroom addition. The referendum took place on May 20, 1952 which passed as the addition was constructed at a cost of $88,000.
The former Powerville School now serves as our Municipal Building. The entire edition is on file in the Clerk's Office if you interested in reading the full text.
submission courtesy of the archives of our Township Historian Jean Ricker
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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Road Work!
Beginning on May 27th, 2025, crews are scheduled to begin natural gas installation on River Road near Rockaway Valley Road. This utility work has the potential to cause intermittent traffic delays for drivers who are traveling eastbound or westbound on Rockaway Valley Road.
The utility crew will then continue the installation on River Road and proceed throughout the Oak Hills neighborhood. This work has the potential to last several weeks and may cause traffic delays or detours within the Oak Hills neighborhood. Residents of River Road, Sunrise Road, Forrest Road, Berton Road, Overlook Road and Rosewood Lane should plan for extra travel time until the completion of this project.
BTPD will have officers on scene each day assisting motorists with any traffic-related issues.
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Boonton Township Recreation
Family Fun Night that was scheduled for May 30, 2025, is cancelled due to the forecasted weather and will be rescheduled for a future date.
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Township Committee Meetings
Please be advised that the meeting location for the Township Committee Work Meeting on June 4, 2025, and the Committee Meeting on June 9, 2025, have been changed to Rockaway Valley School Library.
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Have any lightly used art supplies you are looking to donate? The Boonton Township Green Team has partnered with Boonton Township Recreation in collecting gently used art supplies. We will be collecting them at the Green Fair, Recycling depot, and Municipal Building. For questions, please contact Daria VanderGoot at 973-402-2024 or Kristin Groeneveld at
recdirector@boontontownship.com
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Click the below link for more information:
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Book Club
All Book Club Meetings are at 7pm – AT THE YMCA as Town Hall will be under construction. The YMCA has graciously allowed us to have all our meetings while town hall is under construction there!
Our next meeting will be in the Lakeland Hills YMCA upstairs room on June 10, 2025 at 7pm to discuss:
For those of you reading ahead, we will meet July 8 at 7pm in the Lakeland Hills YMCA to discuss:
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Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC)
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
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Boonton Township Softball
Come on down to RVA fields for some fun Sunday Softball!
Games start at 9:45AM on Sundays
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2025 Summer Camp
Click the link below for the registration:
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Municipal Building & Police Headquarters
Construction Update
This week's construction photos
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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
Upcoming Special Events
Stay up to date with events and activities provided by the Morris County Library by signing up for their newsletter or viewing their website:
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Green Team News
Meetings are held on the first Friday of the month at 3PM
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 the upcoming year.
*Contact Daria VanderGoot for more information about the Green Team at dvandergoot@boontontownship.com*
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Historical Society of Boonton Township & Canal Society of New Jersey
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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program
check the County website for drop off locations.
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Recycling News
Earn up to $50 When You Recycle Old Appliances
or call 888-314-8141
Visit energysaveNJ.com/fridge or call 888-314-8141 to schedule your pickup.
JCP&L will collect your working appliance. No-contact pickups are available.
You’ll receive $50 for recycling your fridge or freezer.
Receive an additional $25 when you recycle an air conditioner or dehumidifier with a qualifying full-size refrigerator or freezer.
*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 RECYLABLES IN PLASTIC BAGS, THEY WILL NOT BE TAKEN CURBISDE OR AT THE DEPOT*
*For more information on recycling visit MCMUA Website*
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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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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.
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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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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Open Space and Recreation Plan
The Boonton Township Final Open Space and Recreation Plan Update is available by clicking the link below.
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Doolittle’s Landing Playground @ RVA Fields
In 2001, a group of community volunteers formed a committee to create a new playground at RVA Fields highlighting the Township's roots and the site's connection to aviation history.
The volunteers planned, held fundraisers, sold pavers and constructed the playground in the Spring of 2002.
After more than 20 years as a place enjoyed by thousands of children in our community, the Township Committee announced it will be upgrading Doolittle’s Landing in 2026.
Our playground vendor is working on some preliminary concepts before we host a meeting seeking community input which is planned for the Spring.
Stay tuned for this exciting project!!
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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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News From the Police Department
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about bicycle safety and encouraging safe riding practices. Please keep these things in mind as you head out on the road, especially considering that warmer weather means more vehicles and bicycles will be on the roads.
For Bicyclists:
*Wear a properly fitted helmet: Helmets are essential for head protection.
*Make yourself visible: Wear bright clothing during the day and reflective gear at night.
*Use hand signals: Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
*Check your bicycle: Ensure it's in good working order, including brakes, tires, and lights.
*Plan your route: Choose routes with less traffic and slower speeds.
*Obey traffic laws: Follow all traffic signals and signs.
*Be aware of your surroundings: Pay attention to other vehicles and pedestrians.
*Avoid distractions: Don't use your phone while riding.
For Motorists:
*Be aware of cyclists: Look for cyclists before making turns or opening car doors.
*Allow ample space when passing: Pass cyclists at least three feet away.
*Yield the right of way: Give cyclists the right of way when appropriate.
*Don't tailgate: Give cyclists plenty of space.
*Be patient and courteous: Share the road safely and respectfully.
If you would like even more information, please visit: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety
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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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