Township Times
Weekly edition
News for the next week ...
10/10 - BTEF Event 6:30PM-10PM (See below for details)
10/11 & 10/12 - Parsippany Soccer Tournament at RVA Fields 8AM-4PM
10/13 - Columbus Day (Municipal Offices Closed)
10/14 - Rockaway Valley Garden Club 11AM-12PM (see below for details)
10/14 - Township Committee Meeting 7PM
10/14 - Book Club 7PM (see below for details)
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
the proposed Powerville Reservoir
In the aftermath of the disastrous flood of 1903 in northern New Jersey plans were made for a series of reservoirs and holding areas to contain future floodwaters. Once such proposed location was in Boonton Township at Powerville. Had the reservoir been constructed, most of the Township would now be underwater and the face of our community would be much different today...
The following is an excerpt from the report:
Powerville reservoir.—A short distance above Boonton the erection of a comparatively small dam would flood a large, irregular, flat basin having an area of a little more than 4-1/2 square miles and extending up the Rockaway Valley to Rockaway Village, up Beaver Brook to Beech Glen, and north and south for considerable distances. The probable capacity of this reservoir has been estimated, and it is fairly certain that it is considerably more than would be sufficient for flood catchment. Its construction would, moreover, improve the entire valley and be of advantage to many interests.
The northern New Jersey flood commission has selected for investigation a reservoir site on Rockaway River at Powerville. By the erection of a dam across the stream at this point, 28 feet in height and 470 feet long, a reservoir 4.6 square miles in area, with a capacity of 1,565,000,000 cubic feet, would be afforded. The drainage area above this point is 114 square miles. The cost of such a reservoir is estimated at $600,000.
North from Powerville, near the confines of the proposed Powerville reservoir, there is an available reservoir site along Stony Brook. By the erection of a dam 1,100 feet long and 120 feet high a lake would be formed 645 acres in extent, which would serve as a flood-catchment basin and a compensating reservoir. This reservoir would hold approximately 850,000,000 cubic feet. The construction of a reservoir at this place offers no engineering difficulties, and the project may be regarded as extremely favorable.
Dixons Pond, west of Rockaway Valley and northwest of Powerville, is a small sheet of water which lies in a valley which might be flooded to a greater height. By the erection of a dam 450 feet long and 30 feet high a lake of 136 acres would be created, which would form a part of the flood catchment and compensating service.
The Passaic Flood of 1903 by Marshall Ora Leighton, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, Washington DC, 1904
If you have any old photos or newspaper articles about Boonton Township that you would like to share please let us know
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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Important Information!
Please be advised that the Boonton Township Recycling Depot will be closed on November 1, 2025, due to early voting. Please utilize curbside recycling. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Boonton Township Education Foundation
Each fall, the BTEF hosts our social event to help raise funds. This year, on October 10th, we present Back to the 80's Fundraiser! This evening is sure to be one for the memory books!
All proceeds go directly towards funding our mission to offer our children supplemental educational opportunities that indulge their passions, enrich their educational experience, and have a positive effect on the future of our Boonton Township community.
Our teacher grants help bring cutting edge technology and ideas to both RVS and MLHS!
We have various prizes and raffles including:
- Big 10 Raffle for amazing prizes and packages ($25 per ticket or 5 for $100) - you don't need to be present to win!
- Online Silent Auction with tons of amazing priceless items with bidding conveniently ONLINE!
- 50/50 Raffle the night of the event
Purchase your tickets to the event TODAY: onecau.se/btef
OR, if you are a local business owner and would like to donate a good or service or sponsor our event, please contact us TODAY! BTEFNJ@GMAIL.COM
Be sure to Like us on Facebook for Ed Foundation updates, announcements, and event pictures: https://www.facebook.com/BTEF4KIDS
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Sold Out! Check back for cancelations.
**This will be held at the Firehouse**
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REMINDER
NO DOGS PERMITTED AT RVA FIELDS
this weekend, October 11 and 12
during the Soccer Tournament from 7AM-5:30PM
This restriction will be enforced
*No Dogs allowed on the fields after 6AM*
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Press Release
Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC) October 2025 Program
The monthly RVGC Program will be held on October 14, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12 noon at the Boonton Senior Center located at 126 North Main Street, Boonton, NJ 07005.
The program will feature: "We Grew it Here: 100 years of New Jersey Horticultural History". A former Superintendent of Historical Education at the Morris County Park Commission, Lesley Parness gives lectures throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. She will make us aware that New Jersey, the "Garden State" is not only known for our tomatoes, but so much more.
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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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!
*There is a new room location within the YMCA*
For those of you reading ahead, for October 14th we will discuss Bad Blood by John Carreyrou.
Those reading ahead, we will meet November 11th to discuss – The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
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Boonton Twp and Morris County Rabies Clinics for 2025
Click the below link for a list of FREE rabies vaccine clinics.
*Remember your dog needs an up-to-date rabies vaccine in order to be licensed for the upcoming year*
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Date: Friday October 24, 2025
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: RVA Fields parking lot
Join us for Music, Dancing, and Family Fun!
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Early Voting at Boonton Township Municipal Modular Office
any Morris County registered voter can vote at this location
October 25th to November 2nd
Polls Open Monday- Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Boonton Township Early Voting Location – Morris County, NJ (morriscountynj.gov)
Vote by Mail
How to Submit Your Mail-In Ballot – Morris County, NJ (morriscountynj.gov)
Boonton Township Municipal Building Ballot Drop Box – Morris County, NJ (morriscountynj.gov)
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News from RVS
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Road Work!
Farber Hill Road Closed for Utility Work
Beginning on Wednesday 7/23/2025, Farber Hill Road will be closed to all thru-traffic between the hours 7:30am and 5:30pm. This closure is in response to a utility project which requires roadway opening. The project is expected to last between four to five weeks, and crews will have the roadway closed daily, with the exceptions of Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Residents of Miller Drive, Decker Lane, and Wetmore Drive are encouraged to enter and exit their neighborhoods via Wetmore Drive and Rockaway Valley Road to avoid delays. Residents of Twin Hills Drive and Eagle Rock Drive will have access to their respective neighborhoods, but should expect traffic delays.
Oak Hills Utility Work
All thru-traffic will be directed through a brief detour which consists of Rockaway Valley Road to Split Rock Road. BTPD will have officers on scene each day to assist motorists as needed. We would like to thank everyone in advance for their cooperation as we work to improve our roadways and utilities.
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 Softball
Come on down to RVA fields for some fun Sunday Softball!
Games start at 9:45AM on Sundays
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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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Boonton
Saturdays June thru November
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Plane Street Parking Lot
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Have questions about Gas install in your area?
If you have any questions regarding connection of service, please call 848-206-8340 and speak to one of the customer service representatives for the Sales Department.
or call Customer Support team at (800) 221-0051.
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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
The presentation will cover the various services and resources available to Morris County veterans. This program will be of interest to area veterans, their families, and loved ones. It is free, however registration is required as space is limited.
Click the below link for upcoming events at the library:
Please Register below:
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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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program
check the County website for drop off locations.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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Runner Safety Tips!
| " 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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