Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
07/12 - Recycling Depot 9AM-12PM
07/14 - Planning Board 7:30PM (Mt. Lakes Council Chambers)
07/14 - Committee Meeting 7PM
07/14 - Board of Health 7:15PM
07/15 - Summer Concert 7PM (RVA Fields)
07/17 - Curbside
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
BT's Dogs for Defense
courtesy of the Jean Ricker collection
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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Summer Concert
Come down to RVA fields on July 15 at 7PM to see the Chapel Concert Band
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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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Save the Date!
Annual Township Fireworks
presented by TerrAscend
Saturday, July 26, 2025
rain date July 27, 2025
fireworks at dusk
RVA Fields
free admission, all are invited to the fireworks
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Local Farmers' Markets
Denville
Sundays thru November 19th
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Bloomfield Avenue Parking Lot
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Kinnelon
Mondays thru October 23rd
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Borough Hall - 130 Kinnelon Road
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Parsippany-Troy Hills
Fridays thru September 12
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Park - Route 46
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Boonton
Saturdays June thru November
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Plane Street Parking Lot
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Rockaway Valley School
Click the link below to view the RVS end of year Newsletter:
Superintendent-Boonton Township BOE Newsletter 2025-6-20
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Save the Date for Tri-Town National Night Out
with Boonton Township Police, Mountain Lakes Police, and Town of Boonton Police Department
When: August 5, 2025, at 5PM
Where: RVA Fields
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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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A little historical insight on the Morris County Library and services for Township residents! The Township Committee also announces that a Community Resource Room will be available within the new Municipal Building.
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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
Special Events
Click the below link for upcoming events at the library:
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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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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Municipal Building & Police Headquarters
Construction Update
This week's construction photos
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2025 Summer Camp
Click the link below for the registration:
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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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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!
We will meet on August 12 at 7pm in the Lakeland Hills YMCA to discuss:
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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
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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.
We suggest calling 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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Scam Alert!
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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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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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BTPD LAUNCHES BICYCLE SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Statistically each year, June through September are proven to have the highest rate of crashes and other traffic incidents involving bicycles. This summer, BTPD will be launching a public safety campaign which aims to keep our bicyclists and motorists safe as they share the roadway. BTPD will have dedicated officers, both in patrol vehicles and on patrol bicycles, ensuring that our bicyclist and motorists are adhering to all applicable traffic laws as they navigate our roadways here in Boonton Township.
New Jersey traffic laws note that every person riding a bicycle on a roadway must comply with all the general rights and responsibilities of a motor vehicle driver (NJSA39:4-14.1). (This includes the Stop and Stay Stopped Law and other laws that protect vulnerable users such as pedestrians.) Our laws also dictate that bicyclists remain on the furthest right side of the road and not ride side by side when other vehicles are present in the lane of travel. Additionally, the law notes that when passing vulnerable road users, drivers must approach with due caution, change lanes or pass with 4 feet of space if possible, or otherwise slow to 25 mph and be prepared to stop (NJSA39:4-92.4). Please do your part and help us keep our roadways safe this summer!
The Boonton Township Police Department is also aware of a growing concern within our community pertaining to E-Bikes. This summer the Boonton Township Police Department will be joining with several community partners and will push out information within our community in order to help answer your questions and ensure that our roadways remain safe.
| " 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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