NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of May 24 , 2019
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.
ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS

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!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend from Roxbury Schools! 

Wishing you all a beautiful Memorial Day Weekend. In honor of all the veterans as well as the active service members. Thank you for all you do for us! Just a reminder, Roxbury Schools will be closed, Monday, May 27th.
Roxbury Board of Education Set to Honor Educators of the Year
Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 district preparing the children of today for tomorrow, will recognize its 2018/2019 Educators of the Year at the Monday, June 3rd Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna.
 
"We are proud of all of our educators in Roxbury," said Roxbury Superintendent of Schools Loretta Radulic. "We celebrate these Educators of the Year because their colleagues, administrators, students and community members recognize them as the exemplars of what we believe in - high expectations for all students, fostering feelings of self-worth and a love of learning, and creating a student-centered environment that includes a variety of instructional strategies that enable our students to be successful."
 
This year's Educators of the Year are:
  • Franklin School - Lauren Mason, Grade 1 Teacher
  • Jefferson School - Theresa Trimmer, Special Education Teacher
  • Kennedy School - Tina Leister, Grade 3 Teacher
  • Nixon School - Alyssa Bellardino, Grade 2 Teacher 
  • Lincoln/Roosevelt School - Cindy Perez, Secretary to the Principal
  • Eisenhower Middle School - Shannon Rodas, English/Language Arts Teacher
  • Roxbury High School - Justin Kulick, Science Teacher
Community members, parents, students, and staff are invited to join the Board in their recognition of these individuals along with three other student groups. Click here to read more from our website under "In the News".

Roxbury Student-Athletes Sign NCAA Division Letters
Thursday was a great day to be a Gael!  Twelve student-athletes from Roxbury High School participated in a signing ceremony committing to play their respective sports at the NCAA collegiate level. 

These student-athletes are joining the nationally recognized programs, many for Division 3 programs in eleven different sports. Coaches, players, teammates, friends, and family members joined these athletes at their signing.

Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

VIDEO: Every 15 Minutes at  Roxbury High School 2019
The Every 15 Minutes production team has been hard a work putting together the emotional coverage of this year's Every 15 Minutes program at Roxbury High School. Click here to check out their hard work on the high school's Gaelvision YouTube channel. 

The Every 15 Minutes program is a two-day program focusing on high school juniors and seniors, which challenges them to think about drinking, driving, personal safety, the responsibility of making mature decisions and the impact their decisions have on family, friends, their community, and many others.

Roxbury schools look to the business community to augment students' real world experience
Part of the grades K-12 school district's "Portrait of a Graduate" initiative at the high school is to give graduating students some real-life, hands-on practical experience.  And that's where the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the business community as a whole can take part in the process.  When the chamber met for lunch on Wednesday at Outback in Ledgewood, Superintendent of Schools Loretta Radulic was joined by Michael Mitchell, the district's director of instructional innovation and planning as the guest speakers.

Both discussed innovative instructional programming in the school district, focusing mostly at the high school.  "We have really begun some great initiatives this year," Radulic began. "That includes our Portrait of a Graduate. We are working to really figure out what skills do we want our graduates to have when they leave the high school. And we have had heated conversations about what we want in our graduates," she said.

"We came up with several themes, and we had our graphic design students design an image of what it should like," she said, referring to the logo that will accompany the "Portrait of a Graduate" initiative.  Part of the initiative, she said, is producing students with emotional intelligence.  We aren't just looking at math and science, but at the emotional learning as well," she said.  She also said the focus is on all students, whether they plan to attend college or go right into other types of careers.  Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.

Kennedy BMX Bike Assembly Talks Bike Safety and Anti-Bullying
Kennedy Elementary School PTA capped off teacher appreciation week on May 10th with a BMX Bike Assembly for the K-4 students.  Alex Leibroch and Cory Berglar, riders from The Dialed Action Sports Team came by the school to show off some moves and talk bike safety and anti-bullying with the students. 

"The PTA selected this event for their powerful lessons with a fun lineup of BMX bike stunts to engage and entertain the students and staff," said Kennedy PTA President Gina Recchia. 

The riders emphasized the importance of fastening the clasp under the chin on the helmet and how bad it could be to not wear one. In addition to the importance of wearing helmets and safety gear, the Dialed Action Sports Team also covered concussions and how they can affect you and safety on the roads (like obeying laws, traffic signs, etc.). 

Another part of their assembly tackled a bigger issue, how to stop bullying. The Dialed Action Sports team believes that a key to combating the bullying epidemic is education. They shared with the students and staff their three R's: Recognize, Refuse, and React. Click here to read more about this assembly from our website under "In the News".

Franklin Brownie Troop Participates in Project Kind
Brownie Girl Scout Troop 96603 that meets at Franklin Elementary School in Roxbury Township made up of 15 girls and 4 leaders got together on May 6th to take part in a Project Kind event.  These eight and nine-year-old girls in their second year of Brownies made 100 peanut and jelly sandwiches and bagged them along with some other treats as part of Project Kind, a non-profit organization that helps serve the community. 

Brownie co-leader, Lori Romano shared,  "We wanted to do a community service project and Kristine had suggested this. We used some money that we earned selling Girl Scout cookies and also Wharton ShopRite made a generous donation, so much so we made the 100 sandwiches, which each bag included a sandwich, water, package of tissues, napkins, sandwich crackers, and a bag of chips."  In addition to the sandwiches, the girls attached inspirational quotes on each of the bags before delivering them to Project Kind to be handed out to the homeless in Newark, NJ. Click here to read more about this project on our website under "In the News".

Build It, Practice It, Apply It!
Help support Franklin ISL Teacher Michelle Marzocca with her DonorsChoose campaign. " Help me give my students these hands on materials that will help them to improve their number sense and reach their goals of math fact fluency."

Her project: These hands on materials and strategies will help my students to build their conceptual understanding of math fact fluency. With as little as 10 minutes of practice each day, these students will improve their basic fact fluency which will enable them to apply these skills to more challenging concepts!  With your help, I will look forward to using these materials to BUILD conceptual understanding, PRACTICE these skills and APPLY them to more challenging tasks! Click here to go to her DonorsChoose page.

Roxbury's Kindergarten Registration for Next Year
Roxbury Township Public Schools is now accepting Kindergarten registrations for the 2019/2020 school year.  Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2019 to participate. Click here for more information regarding Roxbury's Entrance Age Policy (5112).

Roxbury Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas.  To register for Kindergarten, parents must bring their child's original birth certificate, record of immunizations, and three proofs of residency at the time of registration. To access more details, visit  www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration .
Congratulations NJSIAA Scholar/Athlete - Matthew McGlynn
Congratulations RHS Senior Matthew McGlynn for being honored at the 26th Annual NJSIAA Scholar/Athlete Awards Program & Luncheon on Sunday, May 19th.

This award is given to a student who has excelled both in academics and in interscholastic sports. Matthew received a $500 scholarship from the New Jersey Coaches Association. He is in the top ten of his class and a standout cross country and track and field athlete.

Click here to read the full list of recipients from MyCentralJersey.com.


Roxbury Baseball/Softball Updates:  
Morris Catholic (13) at Roxbury (4) - Softball - May 16
Sophia Leon went 3-for-4, including her 100th-career hit, for Morris Catholic in its 13-4 victory against Roxbury in Mount Arlington.  Talie Braga went 4-for-4 with four RBI for Morris Catholic (7-13).  Sarah Smith chipped into the win with three RBI. Kelsey Volker allowed 10 hits, four runs (three earned) and five walks while striking out three batters in a complete-game effort on the mound for Morris Catholic.  Vanessa Dash, Kersti Svenningsen and Paige Donnelly each recorded an RBI for Roxbury (6-12). Click here to read this coverage on NJ.com.

Randolph (1) at Roxbury (8) - Baseball - May 17
Jack Findlay and TJ Shuman pitched a combined one-hitter to lead Roxbury over Randolph, 8-1, in Succasunna.  Findlay had four strikeouts over three perfect innings before Shuman struck out two and walked one, allowing one hit and one run over four innings to earn the save on the mound for Roxbury (10-10), which had seven hits as a team.  Findlay helped his own cause with a two-run home run in the first inning for Roxbury.  Randolph's record falls to 6-13 with the loss. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (9) at Chatham (0) - Softball - May 17
Alexis Amendolaro delivered a six-hitter with six strikeouts and two walks in Roxbury's 9-0 victory over Chatham in Chatham.  Kersti and Maddy Svenningsen had two RBI each for Roxbury (7-12).  Toni Cacopardo and Paige Donnelly managed two hits and one RBI apiece in the win. Vanessa Dash pitched in for Roxbury with a 3-for-4 effort at the plate.  Kayla Friedman logged two hits for Chatham (15-8). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (3) at Watchung Hills (2) - Baseball - May 18
Roxbury beat Watchung Hills, 3-2, in Warren. Click here to read this coverage on NJ.com.

Morris Hills (0) at Roxbury (5), NJSIAA Tournament, First round, North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 - Baseball - May 20
Senior Nick Danna went the distance, finishing with 10 strikeouts and yielding four hits and went 2-for-3 with one RBI to lead fourth-seeded Roxbury to a 5-0 victory over 12th-seeded Morris Hills (7-17) in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 tournament in Succasunna.  Will Findlay, Justin Bosland, and Landon Monro each contributed run-scoring singles for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (3) at Warren Hills (0) - Baseball - May 21
Landon Monroe doubled and scored and Jared Schimenti singled and scored to help Roxbury beat Warren Hills, 3-0, in Washington.  Schimenti tossed a one-hit shutout with seven strikeouts as well while Chandler Keith also scored for Roxbury (13-10).  Jack Warsen had the lone hit for Warren Hill (7-14). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Golf Updates/Results:
Tuesday 5/21 - Match vs. Jefferson @ Bowling Green Golf Club - Roxbury won the match by the score of 166-169. Scores: Will Fulton 38, Cole Brembs 42, Brendan Berman 43, Tyler Marston 43, Ryan Sclar 47, and Robbie Sarafin 50

Wednesday 5/22 - Tri-Match vs. Madison and Verona @ Morris County Golf Club - Roxbury lost to Madison 182-162 and beat Verona 182-189. Scores: Will Fulton 42, Brendan Berman 45, Cole Brembs 46, Tyler Marston 49, Ryan Sclar 51, Robbie Sarafin 51. Team Record: 17-2
Career Exploration is vital for students and others looking to make informed decisions about their career and education options. This event will provide all who attend with sufficient information regarding construction career options, educational requirements, stackable and transferable credentials, wage progressions and in some cases college credits.  As always, there is no cost to attend. Click here to find out more about this event!

Calling All Incoming 5th Grade Parents
Hey future 5th grade parents, want your child to join band/orchestra next year? 

Click  here for 2019/2020 Lincoln/Roosevelt 5th Grade Band/Orchestra grade sign ups! Please review the instrument invitation sent to your child (received at school) before completing this process. Completion of sign ups is requested by May 31st. 

Click here for more information on the  LRS Band website. 

Sixth Year for Roxbury Teen's Anti-Cancer Baseball Tournament - June 15
This will be its sixth year, so can we now call the Landon Monro Stand Up To Cancer Baseball Tournament a Roxbury tradition?  The tournaments, started in 2014 by Succasunna teenager Landon Monro, have raised more than $24,000 for cancer research. So even if the annual event needs to run a few more years before attaining "tradition" status, it's still quite an accomplishment.  Monro, now 16 and a Roxbury High School junior, is hoping the 2019 installment is bigger and better than ever. It will take place at the Righter Road baseball fields on June 15.

The "fun, non-competitive" tournament is open to players of all ages (adults will play softball) and costs $26 per player. Monro is also seeking contributions from non-players in the form of donations and sponsorships.  RSVPs including the names of players, their ages and grade level, can be emailed to Dayna Monro at daynamonro@aol.com. Checks, payable to Stand Up to Cancer, can be sent to Dayna Monro, 12 Meredith Ct., Succasunna, NJ 07876. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Project Graduation - June 25
Roxbury High School Seniors: Project Graduation is just around the corner! It will be Tuesday, June 25th from 11pm to 5 am at Branchburg Sports Complex. The cost is $45 per student. Just a reminder, permission slips signed by parents/guardians are needed no matter the age of the student. Click here for the link to the website for the payment portal and printable form.

The Project Graduation committee is looking for donations for door prizes! If anyone would like to donate (teen-friendly gift card are always welcome), please contact Audra Sarafin at asarafin@optimum.net.

Project Graduation is a non-profit organization that provides an alcohol-free, drug-free celebration for Roxbury High School graduates. The event is financed primarily through community donations and fund raising.

Roxbury Boys Basketball Camp 
Join the Roxbury Boys Basketball Head Coach Joe Ansaldi and the Roxbury High School Boys Basketball Staff for a Roxbury Boys Basketball Camp this summer. Session 1: Grades entering K-3 as of 9/19- June 26-28 @ Franklin School 9:00am-11:30am-$75, Session 2: Grades entering 4-9 as of 9/19- July 8-11 @ RHS 9:00am-12pm- $110, and Session 3: Grades entering 4-9 as of 9/19- July 15-18 @ RHS 9:00am-12:00pm- $110

The focus of the camp is on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a safe and fun setting. Campers will participate in drills that will work on their ball handling, passing, and shooting. As well as, participating in fun skills stations, skills competitions, and team game play. Click here to download the flyer from our Virtual Backpack.

RHS Preschool Program Starting Soon!
Looking for something for your preschooler that's not a full-time commitment? Then look no further! Roxbury High School's preschool program is now accepting enrollments for their October 2nd start date.  The program for three-year-olds meets Wednesday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Roxbury High School for $75 a month.  Interested families should contact Barbara Kroog, RHS Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher bkroog@roxbury.org  or at 973-584-1200 x0393.  Click here for more information regarding the high school preschool program.

Keep it the great work everyone and share your Green stories with us at goodnews@roxbury.org!
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.)  This page is updated as flyers are received. Check the backpack!

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.
Roxbury Alumni In the News
 

Three Roxbury Area Students Make Emerson Dean's List
Hannah Bedel-Franklin, Matthew Grady and Ryan O'Toole were recently named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Spring 2019 semester.  The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher that semester.  Bedel-Franklin of Kenvil is majoring in Stage and Production Management and is a member of the Class of 2020. Grady, of Landing, is majoring in Journalism and is a member of the Class of 2020.  O'Toole, of Flanders, is majoring in Media Arts Production and is a member of the Class of 2021. Click here to read this coverage on Tap Into Roxbury.

Former Roxbury Lacrosse Players Making Marks in College
The head coach of Roxbury High School's boys lacrosse program today proudly cited the post-graduation success of three former players: Nick Snow, Eric D'Arminio and Michael Christiansen.  "Many previous graduates of the Roxbury boys lacrosse program had exceptional seasons for their respective programs,"  said coach Chris Blough. He pointed to Snow, D'Arminio and Christiansen as three who are making "significant contributions to their (college) teams this spring." Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Alumni Directory Project with PCI
If you're one of our 17,000 alumni, you may be receiving a postcard, email, or phone call from Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI). We're working with PCI to produce an updated alumni directory. If you graduated before 2014, PCI (formally Harris Connect) is the same company that did our last two bound directories. It's a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates and friends, and it helps the school keep track of where everyone has gone! 

We want to make it easier for you to connect with fellow Gaels, which is why we're compiling the Roxbury Alumni Directory. The extensive directory will be available in both hardcover and digital form for any alumni who wish to purchase it and will be a valuable tool for Gaels looking to reconnect with classmates or broaden their Gaels network. 

Enjoy the memories and remember every day is a great day to be a Gael! Click here to find out more regarding our Roxbury Alumni Directory Project.

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!


Find Us on Facebook too at "Roxbury High School Alumni Association"

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 .

Roxbury Township
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township, visit  http://roxburynj.us/301/Township-Employment-Information.

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings

Mondays:
06/03/2019 - Workshop Meeting  (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
06/17/2019 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
07/22/2019 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
07/24/2019 - Retreat (Office of Public Works)
08/26/2019 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
09/16/2019 - Regular Meeting
10/14/2019 - Regular Meeting
11/18/2019 - Regular Meeting
12/16/2019 - Regular Meeting
01/06/2020 - 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!

As of July 2018, Board Meetings are now recorded. Click here for those audio files.

ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
RCS College Prep
T he Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.

Students can take part in College Essay Writing workshops or one-on-one appointments to sharpen their writing skills and prepare for the college essay process.  The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with SAT/ACT Programs. Registrations are now being accepted. 

Here's what's coming up and available:
RCS Adult Programs
At the Roxbury Community School we understand adults of all ages are busy with kids, work, and life in general. Sometimes though you need to just do something for yourself.  That's where we come in! We offer evening and weekend programs and workshops geared towards adults that help to enrich your mind and body.  Join us for these fun-filled and informative programs! These programs are all open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents!

Here's what's coming up:
RCS Kids Corner
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Children need to be registered in the school's they attend for the after-school programs. Evening and weekend programs are open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents.

Here's what's coming up after-school:

Here's what's coming up open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents:
RCS Summer Camps
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages.  Our summer events and programs are open to non-Roxbury residents as well as those who are enrolled in our school district.  There are lots of summer activities to choose from.
 

Here's what we have lined up so far:
AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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!

'Adopt a Road' in Roxbury
Help Roxbury's Clean Communities keep Roxbury Township clean with it's comprehensive litter abatement program. 

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 this township trash and litter free.

Click here for more information regarding Roxbury Clean Communities!
Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. 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. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessible here and via the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
Roxbury Emergency Alert Program
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Roxbury's Emergency Alert Program. This system enables Roxbury 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. 

Click here to sign up now for these time-sensitive notifications.
Community Bulletin Board and News

Color Fun Run, VetFest Bring Hundreds to Roxbury's Horseshoe Lake Park
Two charity events at Horseshoe Lake on Sunday brought hundreds together for a sunny day of altruism and fun.  The 6th Annual Color Fun Run hosted by Roxbury Rotary Club and Roxbury High School's Interact Club started the day, followed by Vet Fest NJ, a music and food truck festival that raised money to benefit homeless veterans.

This year's recipients of proceeds from the Color Run were Roxbury firefighter and business owner Jeffery Poissant - who is fighting prostate cancer - and the family of Nicole Coleman, a local mother who died from brain cancer last November.  Approximately 420 runners raised $10,426 for the two families, according to Interact Club President Courtney Graf.

After the Color Fun Run, Vet Fest NJ began across the park, an event being promoted by Roxbury resident Richard Goldberg to raise money for Community Hope's "Hope for Veterans" program. Six rock cover bands took the stage throughout the day as 10 food trucks served hundreds of fans. Click here to read more about these events from Tap Into Roxbury.

Bizzari is Roxbury's Memorial Day parade and ceremony grand marshal
Roxbury's Memorial Day Parade Committee has named Louis Bizzari as the 2019 Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal.  Bizzari, from Ledgewood, was an army corporal who fought in the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star, two Oak Leaf Combat Clusters and a Combat Infantry Badge. He also has actively served for the past 70 years at Roxbury's Fire Co. # 2. Immediately following the parade, Bizzari's story of service will be told at the Veterans' Memorial at Horseshoe Lake, followed by a ceremony of remembrance by Veterans of Foreign War Post 2833 members.

Roxbury Township and the Roxbury VFW Post 2833 are hosting the Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday, May 27.  The parade begins at 10 a.m. from the Meeker St. parking lot of the Lincoln/Roosevelt School, proceeds south on Hillside Ave. to Main St., east along Main St. to Eyland Ave., south along Eyland Ave., crosses Route 10, continues on to Horseshoe Lake, and ends at the Veterans' Memorial by Memory Lane on the island. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.  Click here to read more regarding this year's Memorial Day planning from Tap Into Roxbury.

Boy Scout Troop 159 Car Wash - June 1
Roxbury Boy Scout Troop 159 is having a Car Wash at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 203 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna on Saturday, June 1st from 9AM to 3PM. Come get your car washed and help the Scouts of Troop 159 earn money for new equipment and troop activities, such as our trip to BSA Florida National High Adventure Sea Base. Tickets can be purchased on-sight the day of the event or prior from a member of Troop 159. Click here see this event in our Virtual Backpack.


Roxbury 5K Run - June 3
The Morris County Striders running club will host the 11th annual Roxbury Community Benefit 5k run on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7 p.m. We'll continue the tradition of holding a Monday evening race in June. We are very excited to have the opportunity to serve the community of Roxbury.

The course are on the local roads of Roxbury Township and is a USATF certified 5k course. The race is a 500 point category-1 race in the USATF-NJ New Balance North Jersey Individual Grand Prix. The race will start and end at the Eisenhower Middle school. There will be two water stops along the course and post race party on the grounds of the school. Since last years race, they have repaved the access road between the schools so the last straight away to the finish is now smooth and fast! Click here for more event information including registration from our Virtual Backpack.

Hockey Game to Support Jimmy D - June 8
Come watch the PAPD play the NJ State Police in a hockey game to benefit Mt. Arlington Sgt. James Distasio at Aspen Ice in Randolph on June 8, 2019 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 each for adults and free for children. This event is sponsored by Aspen Ice and Middlebury Sports & Apparel. Check should be made payable to Mount Arlington FOP Lodge 78 with #TeamJimmyD noted in the memo line. For advanced tickets, please contact Anthony Valvano at 862-432-3118, Geoffrey Jeppson at 973-216-6178, or Mike Gast at 862-266-3786. Click here to view the event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Roxbury Launches Online 'Recycling Coach'
The township announced the roll-out of a "really great and useful tool" to help residents be good recyclers.  By using the "Recycle Coach" platform - either as a smartphone app on their mobile devices or through a link on the township's website, residents can  stay organized with custom curbside collection and events calendars, r eceive collection reminders and real-time updates on service disruptions, b ecome recycling experts with a comprehensive "What Goes Where?" search tool, including local disposal information and collection requirements for common and uncommon items, t ake the "What Type of Recycler Are You?" quiz for useful recycling tips and tricks, and u se the problem-reporting tool, equipped with geo-location, to notify municipal customer services about issues like missed collections
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury about this great new addition that helps us help save the planet!

Roxbury Officials Urge Everybody to Create 'Smart 911' Profile
All Roxbury residents are being asked to sign-in to a new "smart" 911 database, especially those who rely solely on cell phones and do not have "copper-wire" home phones.  The new system, unveiled in May by Morris County, allows emergency first-responders to associate addresses with cell phone numbers. It also allows people to create profiles that can include important details such as medical requirements, the presence of pets and special access codes for gates and security systems, said Roxbury Department of Public Works Director Rick Blood. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Buy-A-Brick Campaign to Help Improve Main Street
Roxbury Township's Main Street Committee invites you to help support their fundraising efforts to continue the beautification of Main St. in Succasunna. Memorial/honorary engraved bricks are still available for sale. The bricks are installed in the courtyard surrounding the Victorian Clock by the Gazebo at the Library.  Click here for more information and the order form or contact Michele O'Halloran at Town Hall  973-448-2002  or  ohalloranm@roxburynj.us . 
Roxbury & Mt Arlington Recreation 
Upcoming Programs & Events!
Roxbury Recreation
The Recreation Department at Roxbury Township is proud to offer programs for residents of all ages. Here in Roxbury there are an abundant number of youth sports and activities, a lake complex which provides for summer beach fun, beautiful parks, immaculate athletic fields, playgrounds for the little ones and trails for the adventurous.

Click here to visit Roxbury Recreation's website for upcoming sports, activities, and information!
Mount Arlington Recreation
Mt Arlington Rec is a group of volunteers appointed by the Mayor with the goal to coordinate and administer the recreation needs of the Borough. They work together with community volunteers to offer quality recreational programs for the entire family. 

Click here to visit Mount Arlington Recreation's website for upcoming programs, events, and activities!
Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!

Click here   to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.  Call the library at 973-584-2400 Ext. 501 or email  comments@roxburylibrary.org  for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs. 
  • 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.
  • Passports - Roxbury residents can now apply for their passports at the Roxbury Library. For more information and for what's needed click here.
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  

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