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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Recycling Pick Up is TOMORROW 11/29

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Recycling Pick Up is TOMORROW 11/29 as a make-up for Thanksgiving townwide.

Boonton News
Posted on: November 21, 2023

Fire Safety Classes at Boonton FD

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Fire Extinguisher use- Simulated Extinguisher deployment - Smoke Alarms - (CO)/alarm information -and more - Fire Safety tips in the home, and for the family. Classes will be ongoing so if you can’t make this one, keep your eyes peeled for the next.

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Posted on: November 20, 2023

Board Volunteers Needed

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The Town of Boonton is seeking volunteers to serve on its various boards.  They include Historic Preservation, Holmes Public Library, Housing Authority, Planning Board, and Board of Health.  If you are interested, please send an email ex...

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Boonton News
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Donation Needed for Holiday Gifts

Donate an unwrapped gift for the Holidays to fellow Boonton Residents

WC WishTree collection poster

Boonton News
Posted on: November 6, 2023

General Election Voting Tuesday Nov. 7th, 6am-8pm

Polls open Tuesday November 8th (1)

Details about voting can be found here

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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Historic Preservation Public Meeting Tonight via Zoom ONLY

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Meeting ID: 867 2038 9745 

Passcode: YAm2ea 

One tap mobile: +13017158592,,86720389745#,,,,*894560# 

By phone: 929 205 6099

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Posted on: October 24, 2023

Operation Take Back - Turn in old Prescription Medications

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Taking place in various locations, see link for details & drop sites

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Posted on: October 4, 2023

Reminders: Fall Festival location change on 10/5, Main Street Closed on Friday 10/6

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The Fall Festival location has moved to Canal Side Park

Friday, Oct 6th Main Street will be closed to vehicles for First Friday. Closure is approximately 4-10 pm, 

the Plane Street parking lot will still be accessible. 

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Boonton News
Posted on: October 3, 2023

Location Change for Thur. Oct 5th Fall Festival

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Due to field conditions at Pepe Field, this event has been relocated to Canal Side Park.

Boonton News
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Boonton Day 2023 has been cancelled

Boonton Day Cancelled

After much deliberation, and a forecast that shows 90% chance of rain with no real chance of sunshine, we have made the unfortunate decision to cancel Boonton Day 2023. 
There is no rain date for this event.
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Boonton News
Posted on: August 31, 2023

Labor Day Mon. Sept. 4th, No Garbage collection, Town Hall & Recycling Center Closed

Labor Day Mon. Sept. 4th, No Garbage collection, Town Hall & Recycling Center Closed

On Monday, September 4th, there will be no garbage collection, and Town Hall and the Recycling Center will be closed. 

Garbage scheduled for pick up on Monday ...

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Boonton News
Posted on: August 15, 2023

August 17th overnight work on Main Street

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FYI,  On the night of August 17 into the 18th from 12 am-7 am, the county road department will be conducting crack sealing of Main St. From Lathrop to West Main. They advised there should be minimal disruptions to the residents and they will move...

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Boonton News
Posted on: August 15, 2023

Congratulations to the Boonton Police Department

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At last night's Town Council meeting, Officer In Charge, Christorpher Petonak, was sworn in as Captain, along with Sargeant Joseph Bolcar, Sergeant Leo Colombo, and Sargeant Karl Mangino, all recently promoted to Sargeant.  The Town of Boonton’s ...

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Boonton News
Posted on: August 10, 2023

RESCHEDULED TO September 5th: Public Hearing re: Ordinance 12-23 Amendment

 

Please note the public hearing for Ordinance 12-23 entitled An Ordinance of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, to Amend Section 300-68A of the Town Code to Add the Ironworks Industrial Historic District as a Historic Pre...

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Boonton News
Posted on: July 21, 2023

Notice of Public Hearing August 14, 2023 at 7 pm re: Ordinance 12-23 Amendment

TOWN OF BOONTON ORDINANCE 12-23

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO AMEND SECTION 300-68A OF THE TOWN CODE TO ADD THE IRONWORKS INDUSTRIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT AS A HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT

 

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Boonton News
Posted on: June 26, 2023

TAP GRANT PROJECT PLANS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW, SUBMIT COMMENTS BEFORE AUGUST 10TH

Please read the Public Information Center Meeting Announcement with details and directions on how to submit questions and comments and watch the presentation (link found below) of the Historic Main Street Revitalization Phase 1 Transportation Alternative ...

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Boonton News
Posted on: June 26, 2023

JCP&L Monitoring Weather and Prepared to Respond

Monitoring Weather and Prepared to Respond    Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) meteorologists are closely monitoring the developing weather conditions. JCP&L is prepared to activate its storm response and Inciden...

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Boonton News
Posted on: June 9, 2023

Special Meeting of the Mayor & Town Council Monday June 12th at 6pm

TOWN OF BOONTON

PUBLIC MEETING

 

Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and Town Council that a special regular meeting will be held at Town Hall, 100 Washington Street, Boonton, NJ on Monday, June 12, 2023  at 6:00 p.m.

in order to consider a...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Sunday 6/4 Road Closures due to 5K Run

Be advised, from 8am - 10am on Sunday, June 4th, the following roads will be closed with delays in the area for the 5K run:

Roessler St., Maple Ave., Lathrop Ave., Reservoir Dr., Madison St., Monroe St., and Overlook Ave.

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Boonton News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Main Street Closed Friday June 2nd for Music on Main

Main Street will be CLOSED 4-10 pm Friday, June 2nd for Music on Main

Visit BMS's website for full details of the event brought to you by BMS, NPP, and the Town of Boonton.

Please note, Main Street will NOT be closed for July & Augus...

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Boonton News
Posted on: April 26, 2023

North Main Street to be Closed Saturday April 29th

Be advised, North Main Street will be closed Saturday 4/29 from Hillside Ave to Highland Ave approximately 9 am-4 pm for the Boonton Recreation event Rollin' Down Main. 

Expect delays in the area. 

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Boonton News
Posted on: March 31, 2023

River Walk Discussion at Monday's Town Council Meeting

Be advised, at the 4/2/23 meeting of the Town Council, there will be discussions of the proposed River Walk PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) project, known statutorily as the Long Term Tax Exemption Law (40A:20-1). The public is encouraged to attend. &...

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Boonton News
Posted on: March 20, 2023

MAIN STREET ONE LANE CLOSED 3/21 & 3/22

Be advised, JCP&L will be on the 800 block of Main Street on 3/21 & 3/22 to repair the street lights on the upper portion of Main Street. There will be one lane open for the traffic flowing down Main Street from West Main. All traffic coming up Ma...

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Boonton News
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Presentation at Council Meeting 2/21 re: Plane Street Area in Need of Redevelopment

Riverwalk LLC will be making a public presentation regarding the area in need of redevelopment on Plane Street at the 2/21 Town Council meeting, see posted agenda for the Zoom link. To learn more about the project, visit the Town website subpage, Project ...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Town Hall & Recycling Center CLOSED 2/20 for Presidents' Day

Town Hall & Recycling Center CLOSED 2/20/23 for Presidents' Day. 

Garbage collection will occur as usual.

The regular meeting of the Mayor & Town Council will be held Tuesday 2/21/23 at 7 pm.

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Boonton News
Posted on: February 16, 2023

RENEW Dog License before March 1st

Renew your dog license ASAP!

Licenses not renewed by March 1st,

will incur a $15.00 LATE FEE, per dog.

 

Renewal Options:

Online: SDL PORTAL on Boonton.org/450/Pet-Licensing

By Phone: 973.402.9410 ext 631

In-person: Town Hall-Health Dept. Mon-F...

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Boonton News
Posted on: February 3, 2023

Submit Election Candidate Petitions to Town Clerk

ATTENTION ELECTION CANDIDATES!

The Deadline to submit Petitions for the Town Council and Mayoral Primary Election

and County Committee Members in all four Wards and Districts is

4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023.

You must submit any Petitions to the Town Cl...

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Boonton News
Posted on: January 19, 2023

2023 Summer Camp Registration is OPEN!

download the application here, deadline to submit application is June 14th.

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Posted on: January 12, 2023

Town Hall, Recycling Center, & Municipal Offices Closed 1/16 in observance of MLK Day.

Town Hall, Recycling Center, & Municipal Offices Closed 1/16 in observance of MLK Day. Curbside garbage collection will occur as usual. 

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Boonton News
Posted on: January 9, 2023

Monthly Newsletter January 2023

See the Town's monthly newsletter here

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Posted on: January 9, 2023

Town of Boonton Holds Recreational Needs and Desires Focus Group

The Town of Boonton held a recreational focus group on January 4th.

Read the details here. Boonton News
Posted on: December 28, 2022

New Year Holiday Closures and Garbage Collection

Town Hall and municipal offices will be closed Monday January 2nd. Garbage will be collected as usual.

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Boonton News
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Main Street Closures for Parade 11/26, expect delays

Be advised Main Street will be closed for the Boonton Fire Department Parade Saturday 11/26. The closure will begin at approximately 12:30 pm and end at approximately 2 pm along Main Street from Boonton Ave to Essex Ave. Please follow detours and expect d...

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Boonton News
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Thanksgiving Closures

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Town Hall will close on Wednesday 11/23 at 3pm and reopen Monday 11/28 at 8:30am. 

Garbage collection is cancelled on Thanksgiving Day, all garbage town wide will be collected on Friday 11/25.

Recycling collection i...

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Boonton News
Posted on: October 19, 2022

Blood Count Clinic November 21st, Canceled

This event was canceled on 11/15

Boonton News
Posted on: October 14, 2022

Press Release from The Water Department re: Drinking Water

Boonton Water customers recently received a notice of treatment technique violation mandated by NJDEP. This notice is NOT triggered by a water quality emergency and Boonton water continues to be safe to drink and is not contaminated.

Read the full notice here. Boonton News
Posted on: October 11, 2022

Planning Board Meeting Canceled

The  meeting of the Planning Board scheduled on October 12, 2022 has been cancelled. If you have questions, please contact the planning board secretary at swillenborg@boonton.org. To visit the Planning Board webpage, click here

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Boonton News
Posted on: October 10, 2022

Leaf Collection Schedule 2022

  1. Find your street on the 2022 Fall Leaf Collection Schedule
  2. Mark your calendar for your 2 street collection dates
  3. Place your leaves into the street on the weekend nearest your collection date

Important note: Do not wait until Monday to put your leave...

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Posted on: September 19, 2022

Main Street Closed Sunday 9/25 for Boonton Day

Main Street will be closed 10am-5pm on Sunday, 9/25 due to Boonton Day.

 To sign up for alerts regarding road closures, visit https://www.nixle.com/

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Boonton News
Posted on: September 1, 2022

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Corcoran will read the below Proclamation at the upcoming Council meeting on 9/13, and the lights in the gazebo at Grace Lord Park will be teal for the month of September.

See the Proclamation here Boonton News
Posted on: September 1, 2022

Labor Day, 9/5, NO Garbage Pickup, Town Hall Closed

In observance of Labor Day, Town Hall will close Friday 9/2 at 3pm and reopen Tuesday 9/6 at 8:30am. There will be no curbside garbage collection on Monday 9/5, all garbage will be collected on Tuesday 9/6

Boonton News
Posted on: August 17, 2022

Kanouse Playground CLOSED for Construction

DPW began prep work for the new playground at Kanouse Playground today, August 17th. Until further notice, the playground is closed for renovations. The anticipated reopening is in October. Further information will be shared on the Town website as it is a...

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Boonton News
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Cooling Center open at Town Hall 8:30am-4pm Monday and Tuesday 8/8 & 8/9

The Town of Boonton will once again open a cooling center due to the extreme heat. Should you need to cool off, please enter Town Hall through the main doors and proceed into the meeting room. The Center will be open from 8:30am until 4pm. These hours wil...

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Boonton News
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Monthly Newsletter August 2022

The monthly newsletter from the Town of Boonton.

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Posted on: July 27, 2022

Vandalism at Pepe Field

Your help is needed

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Posted on: June 1, 2022

Monthly Newsletter June 2022

Find the June Boonton Bulletin here

Boonton News
Posted on: May 24, 2022

Memorial Day - NO Garbage Pickup, Town Hall Offices Closed, Memorial Ceremony 11am

Memorial Day -  Monday 5/30

NO garbage pickup, all garbage will be collected Tuesday 5/31

Town Hall offices CLOSED

Memorial Ceremony 11am at Town Hall

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Boonton News
Posted on: April 14, 2022

Basketball Court - Pepe Field

Exciting news! Installation will begin shortly for a new and improved basketball court in Pepe Field! Unfortunately, that means that the court will be closed from Monday, April 18th, 2022 until the court is complete. It will be back up and running as soon...

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Boonton News
Posted on: April 6, 2022

Plastic Bag Ban new NJ law effective May 4th

On March 21, 2002, the Mayor and Town Council passed Resolution 22-95 endorsing the comprehensive "Bag Up NJ" campaign.

This ban on plastic bags is EFFECTIVE MAY 4, 2022 STATEWIDE

See links and info graphics below for FAQs and more details.

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Boonton News
Posted on: October 29, 2021

NJ DEP - Single Use Straws Upon Request Only

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 27, 2021

SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS TO ONLY BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST, EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, NOV. 4, TO HELP FIGHT PLASTIC POLLUTION

(21/P034) TRENTON – A provision of New Jersey’s commitment to reduce plastics p...

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Boonton News
Posted on: October 22, 2021

Onion Recall

ProSource Produce LLC of Hailey, Idaho, is voluntarily recalling whole raw onions (red, yellow, and white) shipped from Chihuahua, Mexico, between July 1, 2021, and August 31, 2021, because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, a...

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Boonton News
Posted on: October 21, 2021

SDL Portal Launched by the Town

The Town has launched its new SDL Portal!

The Spatial Data Logic (SDL) Portal is an online system that you can use to access forms, submit them directly to different departments, and track your property's history of interactions with the Town of B...
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Boonton News
Posted on: October 1, 2021

Fill Out Our Survey! - Darress Theatre

The Darress Theatre Committee is seeking input from Boonton residents regarding the future uses of our historic theatre. Your responses and comments will help guide the committee's conversations with the project architects as they plan the rehabi...

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Boonton News
Posted on: September 10, 2021

Filming in Town

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There is much excitement in our town today and next week about a major motion picture being filmed.   Filming is currently being done in the Town of Boonton at various locations including Boonton Town Hall and sections along Main Street, as well ...

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Boonton News
Posted on: July 27, 2021

Two Grant Awards Confirmed!

Two More Grants Awarded to the Town of Boonton

 

Yet another two grants have been awarded to the Town of Boonton to preserve our historic resources. In a letter dated July 15th, the Town received confirmation from the Morris County Board of County ...

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Boonton News
Posted on: July 19, 2021

Morris County COVID Rent Assistance Still Available

COUNTY OF MORRIS

Office of Communications & Digital Media

 

PRESS RELEASE: Morris County 

July 15, 2021

For Immediate Release

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Boonton News
Posted on: May 25, 2021

Governor Murphy Announces Sweeping Removal of Most COVID-19 Restrictions

05/24/2021

With Key COVID-19 Benchmarks Achieved, Governor Murphy Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate, Removes Social Distancing Requirements and Gathering Limits Among OthersChanges Effective in Two Phases – On Friday, May 28 and Friday, June 4TRENTON&...

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Boonton News
Posted on: June 12, 2019

Boonton Offers Smart Parking with ParkMobile

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ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, announced today a new partnership with the Town of Boonton, New Jersey that will enable people to pay for city parking from their mobile devices. The ParkMobile app...

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