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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of September 15
, 2017
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In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
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ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS
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Roxbury we want to hear from you! We're always looking for great stories of things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! And now we've made it even easier to submit your content! Stories, high quality pictures, and even videos can be submitted
here or by emailing
goodnews@roxbury.org.
Please remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!
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REMINDER: Upcoming Board of Education Meeting
The next board of education meeting is Monday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium. To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones, please
click here!
Come see Superintendent Loretta Radulic present the district goals for 2017/2018!
Roxbury School's First Day Photo Celebration
 Roxbury students headed back to school last Thursday for the 2017/2018 school year.
For the third year, Roxbury Schools asked families to participate in the annual #Roxbury1stDay2017 photo celebration by sharing their children's first day school photos with us!
Families shared photos with the district via email and social media. Click here to see all the photos and some favorites!
Roxbury Schools Makes a Showing at Olde Suckasunny Day
The 30th Annual Olde Suckasunny Day street fair was this past Saturday on Main Street in Succasunna. Different groups from the Roxbury Township Public Schools were on display throughout the sun-filled day.
Click here to read more about how Roxbury Schools participated in OSD.
Click here to visit Roxbury Schools YouTube Channel to view some videos from Olde Suckasunny Day!
Roxbury Schools Presents FREE Parent Presentation
The Roxbury Board of Education is proud to sponsor a free a parent presentation to "Defend Your Teen!"
This important parent presentation, taught by the US National DARE Officer of the Year, is one night only on Thursday, October 19th in the Eisenhower Middle School Auditorium at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
This riveting presentation will unveil for you dozens of deadly new drugs and drug use techniques that are currently plaguing the teen social scene. If you've got a teen, you can't afford NOT to attend this life-saving presentation.
This presentation is open to ALL parents, educators, or concerned citizens, not just Roxbury parents. Please, no children though! Feel free to pass this message along to help get the word out! Click here for more information regarding this presentation!
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RHS Volleyball Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee's!
 Join the Roxbury High School Volleyball team for an Applebee's Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, October 8th from 8:00-10:00 am at the Applebee's in Flanders in the International Trade Zone.
RHS Boys and Girls Soccer Updates
NJ.com's Girls Soccer Preseason Top 20: It's a Shore thing
 Let the games begin...
After a long off-season it's time for the start of the high school sports season and another girls soccer season, and to celebrate opening day, NJ.com has released its preseason Top 20. The statewide ranking includes a lot of top state powers, including a strong showing from the Shore Conference. Click here to scroll through to see where Roxbury and other top teams in New Jersey rank to start the season.
No. 16 Roxbury girls soccer edges Sparta behind Sarafin, Forker
Ashleigh Sarafin finished with two goals to lead Roxbury to a 3-0 victory over Sparta.
Karly Forker added one goal, and Madison Martino had one assist for Roxbury.
Goalkeeper Sarah Olivero came away with five saves to preserve the shutout victory for the Gaels.
Click here
to read this coverage and see game photos from NJ.com. Click here to read additional game details from Tap Into Sparta.
Look back at live updates from No. 15 Roxbury girls soccer at West Morris
Roxbury, No. 15 in the NJ.com Top 20, will travel to West Morris for a Morris County showdown on Wednesday in a rematch of last year's county final.
Both teams come in with an unbeaten record and the regular season matchup will carry the feel of a championship game. Roxbury offense is led by Ashleigh Sarafin and Karly Forker, while West Morris relies on an offense that has watched six girls find the next so far this season. Click here for the results along with game photos from NJ.com.
Sparta (2) at Roxbury (1) - Boys Soccer
Danny Dimarco scored the game-winning goal and had one assist as Sparta defeated Roxbury, 2-1, in Succasunna.
Eric DaSilva netted one goal and Alban Ukaj recorded three saves for Sparta, which had a total of seven shots and outscored its opponent, 2-0, in the second half.
Brett Crowley scored and for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage in NJ.com.
Both Roxbury Soccer Teams Blank Their West Morris Opponents
 Both Roxury High School soccer teams on Wednesday shut out their West Morris Central opponents and both did it with the same score.
Playing at home, the boys won 3-0. Playing away the girls had the same result.
In the boys' contest, Brett Crowley, Marco Fernandez and Doddi Pincay were the players who found the net. Assists were chalked up by Pincay, Charlie Rinaldi and Luke Warwin.
On the female front, the Gaels - last year's Morris County champions - similarly spread around the scoring in their away game. Karley Forker, Julie Picciallo and Bethany Sansone each scored goals. Sansone contributed with an assist.
Girls goaltender Sarah Olivero made five saves against the Wolfpack.
The boys are now 1-1 and the girls are at 2-0.
Click here to read the full coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
West Morris (0) at Roxbury (3) - Boys Soccer
Doddi Pincay recorded a goal and an assist to lead Roxbury over West Morris, 3-0, in Succasunna.
Brett Crowley and Marco Fernandez scored a goal apiece while Charlie Rinaldi and Luke Warwin added an assist apiece for Roxbury, which took 11 shots as a team.
Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
No. 15 Roxbury girls soccer flashes offensive spark against rival West Morris
 Roxbury, No. 15 in the NJ.com Top 20, brought the heat on offense consistently in the first half against West Morris, but time and time again on Wednesday, the ball figured out a way to hit the crossbar or nail the post. Once the Gaels were able to break that streak though, the defending Morris County champs showed once again why the program is one of the best in the state.
Click here
to read more coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Girls Volleyball
Roxbury Volleyball Beats Sparta to Start Season
 The 2017 season began great on Thursday for the Roxbury High School volleyball team as the Gaels defeated Sparta 2-0 at home. Roxbury won the first set 25-17 and the second 25-12. Freshman Quinn Longo shined bright, making 11 service points, two kills and 10 digs during the match. Another freshman, Amber Chen, scored five service points, a kill and an ace as well as seven digs. Third-year varsity setter Jenna Shirkey scored six service points and made 10 assists. Click here to read more details about this game from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Volleyball Falls to Tough West Morris Central
The Roxbury volleyball team sustained a tough defeat Monday against West Morris Central, a loss its coach hopes will serve as a chance for the Gaels to learn.
Coming off a 2-0 Saturday win against Parsippany, Roxbury, ranked 20, was defeated 2-0 by The Wolfpack, ranked 16. Click here to read more game detail from Tap Into Roxbury. Click here to read additional details and see game photos from NJ.com.
Click here to read NJ.com's Girls volleyball: Previewing No. 20 Roxbury at No. 16 West Morris, Sept. 11.
RHS Field Hockey
Roxbury Field Hockey Defeats Sparta in Season Opener
 The Roxbury High School field hockey team opened its 2017 season on Thursday with a victory, beating Sparta 3-1.
During the game, played at home, the Gaels demonstrated great teamwork. The unselfish play led to many opportunities for various team members to contribute and too many for Sparta's defense to handle.
Click here
to read more details of this game from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to read more game highlights from NJ.com.
West Morris (4) at Roxbury (0) - Field Hockey
Johanna Diehl netted two goals for West Morris in a 4-0 win over Roxbury in Roxbury.
Faith Spaziano and Ellie Collins each had a goal for West Morris, which led 2-0 at halftime.
Kaitlyn O'Shea made 13 saves for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Click here to read the Field Hockey results and links for Tuesday, September 12th from NJ.com.
Roxbury Field Hockey Downs Morris Knolls
 The Roxbury High School field hockey team improved its record to 2-1 on Tuesday by defeating Morris Knolls in a close contest at home.
The Gaels came out ahead 3-2, competing on a day with humidity that reminded the players summer is still here. Emily Stanich put two shots in the goal and Emma Karnitsky found the back of the cage on one more.
Jenna Segrave and Halle Meloski chalked up assists while goaltender Kaitlyn O'Shea made three saves for the Gaels. Click here to read this coverage in Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to read additional game details from NJ.com.
Click here to see the Field Hockey: Results and links for Tuesday, Sept. 12 from NJ.com.
RHS Football Updates
Roxbury Football Beats Morristown to Begin Season
 The Roxbury High School football team defeated Morristown Friday night in the team's season opener.
The 28-20 win was somewhat historic in that it was Roxbury's 7th consecutive victory over the Colonials. Prior to the victory, six back-to-back wins was the most either team ever managed against the other. Click here to read more game details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to read additional game details from NJ.com.
Cross Country
Cross Country: Full results from the Roxbury XC Invitational
Click here to see Roxbury girls cross country and the full results from the Roxbury XC Invitational last weekend from NJ.com.
Click here to see Roxbury boys cross country and the full results from the Roxbury XC Invitational last weekend from NJ.com.
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North Jersey Marchers To Take The Field in Roxbury at Band Classic
 Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment great for the whole family. The festive, upbeat and supportive atmosphere of the 9th Annual Roxbury Marching Band Classic (Roxbury Classic) will offer spectators an opportunity to experience a diverse range of performances resplendent with lively color guard routines, dynamic marching formations and compelling musical compositions.
The Roxbury Classic, a competition of local and regional high school marching bands, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Roxbury High School. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with a competition step-off time of 5:45 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 general admission; $8 senior citizens/students with ID and FREE for children 4 years old and younger.
The two Roxbury High School host marching bands will participate as non-competing exhibition ensembles at this year's Roxbury Classic. The Marching Gaels consists of a highly dedicated group of students determined to present a top notch performance and compete in both local and regional marching band competitions.
Click here to read additional program details.
Fourteen RHS Students Accepted into Eastern Division Honors Choir
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Fourteen Roxbury High School students successfully auditioned for the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division High School Honors Choir. This prestigious ensemble is comprised of the top singers in the northeastern part of the United States.
The students will be performing under the direction of Dr. David Fryling, director of choral activities at Hofstra University, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from March 7th-10th. Click here to read more!
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here
for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
RHS Performing Arts Calendar
Click here for the major events in performing arts here in Roxbury!
Roxbury Collects
Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Township Public Schools are continuously collecting "Box Tops for Education" at our K-8 schools.
This is an easy, practically effortless way to raise funds for our schools by purchasing items you buy all the time.
Clipped box tops can be sent to any of our K-8 schools district-wide. School addresses can be found on our website at www.roxbury.org.
Check out the Virtual Backpack!
 Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our communities that serve to enrich the lives of our students.
Announcements, upcoming events, documents and forms that were previously sent home via backpacks will now be included in the Virtual Backpack. (On occasion, some paper forms, and flyers and other important information, will come home with your student or be sent to you directly via email.)
Check Your Honeywell Settings!
 Don't wait until severe weather hits to check your settings! You may want to change your time settings from Midnight to Midnight and have more than one way of being contacted...i.e., phone call/text message and/or email! This way if the phone lines are down/circuits are busy, etc., you are covered! Log into your Honeywell account
here.
Click here for parent instructions on creating an account.
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Roxbury Alumni In the News
Roxbury Grad Becomes Newest Mount Olive Police Officer
 Roxbury High School graduate Gregory Slinger became Mount Olive's newest police officer this week, according to the Mount Olive Police Department.
Slinger graduated in 2005 from Roxbury High School and then received an associates degree in social sciences from County College of Morris, police said.
Click here to read more about this alumni from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations are Now Being Accepted
 The Roxbury Public Schools Distinguished Alumni Award has been established to honor alumni who have typified the Roxbury School District tradition of excellence and brought credit to our community by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.
Recipients of this year's award will be honored at Roxbury High School's Academic Awards Night on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium. Join us in celebrating these distinguished alumni!
Nominations for the 4th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award are now being accepted. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, or friends of Roxbury Schools may submit nominations by no later than February 15, 2018 for the upcoming selection year. Online submissions are preferred and can be located at
www.roxbury.org/distinguishedalumni.
Click here to read more about the Distinguished Alumni Nomination process.
Roxbury Alumni Association -- Get Involved!
The Roxbury Alumni Association was established in the early 1900s and formally incorporated in 1968. Every year the Alumni Association provides a scholarship to a graduating senior. The association also purchases a Echo yearbook and donates it to the Roxbury Township Library for its archive.
Membership is only $10 and with your gift, you directly support the ability for the Alumni Association to continue giving a RHS grad a scholarship. You are also supporting the association as it develops new programs and events for you to enjoy.
Looking to get involved? The Roxbury Alumni Association is looking to expand its current board of directors. They are looking for energetic alumni interested in getting involved with the Association and to add new members to its board. Interested individuals should reach out to Mr. Charlie Alpaugh the president of the association at 973-584-8805.
RHS Alumni Reunion Calendar
Are you planning a class reunion or get together or do you have a reunion coming up and want to see if anything is planned? Then click here to check out the Roxbury High School Reunion Calendar!
Upcoming Reunion just announced for the Class of 1997!
Join us on Saturday, November 25th from 6-9 p.m. at the Iron Bar in Morristown for our 20 year reunion to reminisce with old friends and catch up on times!
Click here for more information and to purchase your tickets!
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Roxbury Employment Opportunities
Roxbury Schools
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online,
visit
www.roxbury.org/employment
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Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Mondays:
09/18/2017 - Regular Meeting
10/16/2017 - Regular Meeting
11/20/2017 - Regular Meeting
12/18/2017 - Regular Meeting
01/02/2018 - Reorganization Meeting
Location:
Lincoln/Roosevelt Auditorium, 34 N. Hillside Ave., Succasunna, NJ (unless indicated otherwise)
Time:
7:30 p.m. (unless indicated otherwise)
View the Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes
here!
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ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
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Registrations are still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2017/2018 school year!
For more information about our high-quality program and to register for the Roxbury Community School Preschool, please visit
www.roxbury.org/preschool.
The Roxbury Community School Preschool is a tuition-based program open to children ages 3-5 as of October 1st and runs congruently with the district calendar and is open to non-Roxbury residents as well!
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 Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Bus Trip to NYC
Every year the Community School takes a bus into New York City to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. There is no better way to ring in the holiday spirit than a visit to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular while leaving the driving into Manhattan to someone else.
Enjoy prime seating and have a chance to take a picture with Santa!
Trip Date:
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Departure from Roxbury High School Parking Lot:
12:30 p.m.
Return to Roxbury High School Parking Lot: approximately 8:00 p.m.
Show Time: 5:00 p.m.
Cost:
$90/per person (Includes Show Ticket and Bus Transportation. Bus has bathroom on board and luxury seating)
Discount Opportunities: (documentation may be requested)
- Roxbury School District Employee - Ticket Price is $85.00 per person (5% off per ticket)
- Senior Citizen Discount (65 +) - Ticket Price is $85.00 per person (5% off per ticket)
Click here to reserve your tickets now!
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 Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner!
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Click on link below to view that programs information and to register! New programs are added throughout the year, so be sure to check them all out here!
Hip Hop Dance After School for K-4
Fall Kiddie Soccer for Ages 3.5-6
 Register for the season 8-week fall Kiddie Soccer for ages 3 ½ to 6 years old. The program teaches a series of fun, thematic games designed to teach the children the very basics of soccer. Fall sessions meet on Sundays starting September 17th at Lincoln/Roosevelt Field. Tuition starts at $135 per child.
Register now for Mad Science Fall Classes for Grades K-6
 Mad Science will be offering educational after-school programs this fall at the different elementary schools in the district. Grades K-4 this fall will experience Crazy Chemworks, this action packed program is bubbling over with classic experiments and crazy concoctions! Grades 5-6 this will put their engineering skills to the test with Brixology. We'll set the foundation for these generation engineers. Kids will team up to construct different projects using LEGO bricks while learning about aerospace engineering by assembling a space station! Cost is $95 per student. Check out your school's program dates and register at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience.
NJEA Convention Camp with Mad Science for Grades K-6
 Looking for something for your kids to do that's fun and educational during the NJEA Break on November 9th and 10th? Then look no further and register them for Mad Science's Invention-ation camp where children in grades K-6 will overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors, and the most important of all their minds! With a little bit of ingenuity, campers will create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks to bring home, a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs! Multiple fun and educational take-home experiments each day! Cost is $95 per student. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience!
Recreational Dance for K-4
 Join the Accents on Dance Studio in this after-school program for boys and girls in grades K-4. This program is a win/win opportunity for both parents and children. We are creating a dance class that will expose dancers to Jazz, Musical Theatre, Creative Movement, and Lyrical forms of dance. Parents will be invited to the last class to see a student performance! Cost is $75 per student for the fall session 1. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/RecDance.
Robotics with Kujenga for Grades 1-4
 Join Kujenga in this after-school program on Robots! Robots are an engaging, hands-on way of teaching children important concepts like math and science. Robotics can also be a fund stepping-stone for getting a child interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects that can lead to amazing careers later in life. Cost is $80 per student for the fall season. Register now at www.roxbury.org/Kujenga.
Young Rembrandts this fall at the Community School for Grades K-4
 Register your K-4 child now for Young Rembrandts' 6-week fall program that teaches the basics of drawing in a fun confidence-boosting way. Classes are starting soon at each of the K-4 schools, so sign up now to save your child's spot! Tuition is $92 per student and includes the cost of materials, instruction and fun! Visit
www.roxbury.org/YoungRembrandts
to see your school's program dates and to register!
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Roxbury Community School Ski Club 2017/2018
The purpose of the Roxbury Community School's Ski and Snowboard Club is to provide students the opportunity to ski and/or snowboard at local mountain resorts. Students will be provided with transportation to and from the mountains. Students will be required to attend meetings, return all necessary forms, and pay a fee for transportation/chape
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Ski packages will be purchased directly from the mountain. Students in grades 5-12 are welcome to join.
Family Ski at Shawnee is also available.
Participating Schools:
Shawnee Mountain:
- Lincoln-Roosevelt School
- Eisenhower Middle School
- Family Ski Program
Camelback Mountain:
- Roxbury High School
Register now for the 2017/2018 Ski Club Program at www.roxbury.org/ski!
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College Prep with the Roxbury Community School
The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.
The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.
 New this year, the Community has also teamed up with Catalyst SAT & ACT Prep to bring you 2-day SAT and ACT Bootcamps this fall and spring. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! Combo SAT/ACT Course Sequences will be coming this winter!
Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
Aerobics with Annette Buzzelli
 Register now for fall, winter, and/or spring Aerobic Dancing with Annette Buzzelli, a certified Sorenson Instructor at the Kennedy School gymnasium from 7-8 p.m. Fall classes begin Tuesday, September 12th and meet each Tuesday/Thursday for 22 classes. Cost is $99 per person. Join this exhilarating fitness program for a complete body workout that is effective and fun!
Register online at
www.roxbury.org/Aerobics
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Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice Workshop
Ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! You'll even have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of a teacher. The next workshop is Tuesday, December 5th at Roxbury High School. Tuition is $15 per person.
Register now here!
ed2go Online Learning
 Roxbury Community School is proud to partner with ed2go, the industry leader in online learning for adults. With over 300 great online classes to choose from, ed2go offers something for everyone with highest-quality online continuing education courses that are affordable and easy to use. With hundreds of great online courses, from Creating Web Pages to Accounting Fundamentals, Speed Spanish to Grant Writing, and everything in between, it is easy to see why millions of lifelong learners take ed2go online courses.
Click here to view subject categories and to register for popular courses!
Yoga for Beginners
 Join this beginner class that introduces you to the fundamental principles of alignment and breath work in a flow of postures linked together by the breath. Participants will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration. If you have never tried yoga, this is the class for you! It is designed to meet the needs of those new to yoga as well as those seeking continued understanding of basic yoga poses. This course is ideal for teens and adults. Yoga for Beginners is a 10-week class that meets Tuesdays beginning September 12th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Franklin School. Cost is $100 per person registration is required. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/yoga!
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AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township.
Click here
for township information.
Click here for the latest edition of the Township's Monthly What's Happening E-Newsletter filled with upcoming district, township, and recreation events for all ages!
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our
Emergency Alert Program
. This system enables YOUR TOWN to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up now here!
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Residents Can 'Adopt A Road' in Roxbury
The NJ Clean Communities program is a comprehensive litter abatement program serving NJ residents and visitors for over 25 years.
Roxbury's Adopt-a-Road and Adopt-a-Spot programs are looking for individuals, school groups, churches, or businesses willing to donate some time to continue to keep the township trash and litter free.
Click here for more information about Clean Communities. Questions about the program or volunteering in Roxbury, please contact Kellie Ann at 973-448-2053 or
keyesk@roxburynj.us.
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Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their new self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. Now you can keep up-to-date with all the exciting news in Roxbury Township. On any day at any time, you can query property information, search and track your permit, schedule a building inspection, receive status updates, file a service request, or research any property in town. You are no longer limited to access town hall during regular business hours. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessed from
here and the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
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Community Bulletin Board and News
You Want Better Roads? Roxbury Manager Agrees
 Roxbury needs to spend more money on its roads, the township's new manager acknowledged today.
Speaking before the Roxbury Rotary Club, township manager John Shepherd said he is happy with most everything else in his new surroundings. "I see a lot of great things going on in town," said Shepherd, whose came in May from Pennsylvania, where he left a position as manager of North Huntingdon Township. "There's great community involvement, more than where I came from ... We have people that really get involved and that's been impressive to me."
He said the municipal government does a great job upgrading and maintaining other aspects of Roxbury infrastructure, but Shepherd said he's not happy about the number of township roads in bad shape. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Manager Flushes Well Water Test Event
 Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd today canceled an event, announced the night before, at which Roxbury residents could have bought well water testing kits from a non-profit environmental group.
Although Shepherd said he canceled the Oct. 14 event due to "questions" raised today, and did not elaborate, other township officials said the manager made the move because the group involved in the event was incorrectly portraying it as a partnership with the township. They added that Roxbury already offers free well water testing to residents.
Click here
to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
CCM Open House Might Be an Eye-Opener says Admissions Director
 County College of Morris (CCM) is conducting its Fall Open House on Oct 14, an event that will show prospective students that the 2-year college should not be seen as a "second choice," said the college's admissions director.
The open house is for high school students and their parents, for college students thinking about transferring and for adults interested in returning to school. It will take place in the Student Community Center on CCM's Randolph campus at 214 Center Grove Road.
Two sessions will be offered; at 10 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. Those who attend and apply for admission will have the $30 application fee waived. Click here to read more about this upcoming Open House from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury-Mt. Arlington Consolidation Study Group Hires Analysts
 Using a grant from an organization led by a New Jersey gubernatorial candidate, the panel studying the pros and cons of consolidating Roxbury and Mount Arlington services has hired a consultant to "help determine the extent of property tax savings if the two towns unify."
The $7,500 grant from Courage to Connect NJ will be presented to the Roxbury- Mount Arlington Consolidation Study Commission at the commission's Sept. 13 meeting, said commission chairman Craig Heard in a statement.
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Help Wanted: 9th Roxbury Day of Service to Honor 9/11 Heroes
 This year's version of the annual Roxbury Day of Service Honoring 9/11 Heroes will take place Sept. 16 and its organizers are looking for volunteers.
On the Day of Service, participants are given tasks around Roxbury that are designed to make the town a "better place." Many of the jobs involve helping senior citizens or disabled residents with yard work or simple home repairs, but crews are also assigned to clean parks and other public areas. The day will begin at 8 a.m. with registration at the Roxbury Public Works building at 96 North Dell Ave., in Kenvil. This is behind the township recycling center. At 9 a.m. people and teams will head to their assigned work stations.
The Day of Service began in 2010 and is a partnership between the township and the Roxbury Clergy Council. The organizers are urging families to participate by bringing along children 5 and older.
Click here to read more about this event and how you can get involved from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury's Day of Service to Honor 9/11 Heroes
 Since 2010, residents of Roxbury Township have come together to honor the heroes of September 11, 2001 by giving back to their community. This annual community-wide event is a partnership between the Township of Roxbury, the Roxbury Clergy Council, and local businesses and organizations who participate in and sponsor the event.
Click here to view this year's registration form and brochure!
Lake Hopatcong "Lake Loop" to Include Kindness for Christopher Rock Painting
Participants in this year's Lake Hopatcong Foundation Lake Loop will be offered the opportunity to paint a rock with an inspirational message that coincides with the Kindness for Christopher movement, said organizers.
The Lake Loop, scheduled for Sept. 24, at Hopatcong State Park in Landing, is a fundraiser for the non-profit Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF). The event includes three scenic routes to bike around Lake Hopatcong, a 1.5-mile or 5K adventure walk or trail run and a 2.5-mile paddling route on the lake. Registration is available online for individuals or teams at. The registration fee is $45 if pre-registered by midnight on Sept. 22. Day-of-event registration is available, starting at 7 a.m., for $65.
Click here
to read more about this upcoming event from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here for a Behind the Scenes of the Lake Loop - Adventure Run/Walk 1.5 mile or 5K from Hopatcong Lake Regional News!
RACC's 5th Annual Roxbury Community Yard & Craft Sale at Horseshoe Lake
 Join the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, September 23, 2017 for its 5th Annual Roxbury Community Yard & Craft Sale at Horseshoe Lake.
If you'd like to reserve a booth space, register at
RoxburyGarageSale.org.
Save the date and join us for a fun shopping adventure where you will find crafts, vendor sales, household items and just about anything you might need plus many things you didn't even know you wanted until you see it there!
Click here to read more about this upcoming event from the Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
Roxbury Arts Alliance Upcoming Events:
A Star Next Door Vocal Competition
 The Roxbury Arts Alliance is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall! We want to celebrate by hosting a vocal talent competition. We hope that you will join us by competing; voting on-line for your favorite semi-finalist; or attending the Final Event at which the final 12 contestants will perform live on October 7th at the Investors Bank Theater. Judges for the Final Event are music industry professionals.
Steve Forbert - Saturday, September 16 - 8-10 p.m.
 Come check out "Compromised", Steve Forbert's newest and from the comparative essay of the disc's title song, (complete with catchy chorus and signature harmonica solo) on Saturday, September 16th from 8-10 p.m. at the First Investors Bank Theater located at Horseshoe Lake in Succasunna. Tickets $20 for members, $25 at the door or in advance, or $30 for the pre-event which gets you light snacks and beverages and 30 minutes advance entry to get some of the best seats in the house! Tickets can be purchase by phone at 862-219-1379 or at sales.raa@gmail.com.
Click here to read more information about this upcoming event!
Crafters, vendors sought for 'Home For The Holidays' in Roxbury
 Save the date for this year's festival on Main Street in Succasunna. Music, vendors, Santa, food trucks and carriage rides with jingle belled horses!
Vendors applications now being accepted - register now for early bird discounts.
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Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Visit Roxbury Recreation for upcoming sports and activities
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Fall Programs through Roxbury Rec
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Click here
for a list of fall programs!
Litter Clean Up Day (Oct. 14) -
Click here to sign up now!
Roxbury Rebels Spring/Summer Try-Outs (Sept 22 and 24) - Click here for more information!
Fall Basketball (Registration is Sept 1 thru Oct 1) - Click here for more information!
Jr. Gaels Wrestling (Program begins mid-November) - Click here for more information!
Youth Lacrosse Series Clinic for Grades 4-8 (Begins Oct 1) -
Click here for more information!
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Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
Click here
to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.
Computer Classes -
Registration required. Classes for Roxbury cardholders only.
E-Resources - Learn how to download electronic books and magazines with an individualized ½ hour appointment. Appointments available Tuesdays and Fridays.
Weekly Events
Mondays, 2pm - Movie Matinees for all ages
Tuesdays, 10:30am - Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2
Tuesday, 2pm - Summer Crafts for ages 3 and up (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Thursdays, 11am - Lego Club for all ages
Fridays, 10:30am - Toddler Story Time for ages 3 ½ and under
Fridays, 11:15am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3 ½ and up
Call the library at 973-584-2400 Ext. 501 or e-mail comments@roxburylibrary.org for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs.
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As we continue to prepare the children of today for tomorrow, we need your help to tell future Roxbury parents about the great things happening in our district!
Please take a moment to find your school and your Roxbury story today
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Your feedback matters! Give us your thoughts on Roxbury.org.
Roxbury Public Schools is committed to listening to the views and experiences of parents on our website. We want to hear from you! Your feedback is important because it helps our web team understand where they need to make improvements and what you do like about our website.
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The Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 School District preparing the children of today for tomorrow.
42 N. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876
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