NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of September 28 , 2018
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

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Roxbury School Board Earns Master Board Certification
The Roxbury Township Board of Education was one of the three latest districts to be recognized for the Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification (MBC). Boards of Education from Roxbury Public Schools, Denville Public Schools, and the Netcong School District were recognized Thursday, September 20th at the Morris County School Boards Association meeting in Mountain Lakes, NJ.
 
The Roxbury Board is now among the 29 Boards of Education that have achieved this level of recognition out of the 500+ districts in New Jersey since its inception in 2007. It is now held by a total of six School Boards in Morris County.

The Roxbury Board of Education took on this training goal as one of its Board Goals determined at the July 2017 Board Retreat. Their stated goal said that the Board of Education for 2017/2018 would work toward achieving this certification. Click here to read more about this certification and Mr. Lucas' recognition as a Certified Board Member on our website under "In the News".

Roxbury High School Wind Symphony Receives Accolades
Roxbury High School Honors Wind Symphony was selected as a Commended National Winner in the Mark of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors Project. It is a national competition, entered by recording, in which the top quarter are selected as National Winners and the second quarter receive Commended Honors.

This year, nearly 300 of the finest ensembles in the nation, representing 38 states, entered the competition. Roxbury High School was the only band from not only New Jersey but from the entire northeast area to earn a selection as a National Commended Winner!
 
RHS Senior Jennifer Motzer was specifically selected by Director of Band Emeritus at Michigan State University, Dr. John Whitwell, to receive a National Soloist Award for her clarinet playing on Percy Grainger's Spoon River. Click here to read more about these accolades from our website under "In the News".

Roxbury Families | Join us for Portrait of a Graduate
A  Portrait of a Graduate   is a process where all community stakeholders participate in identifying the essential skills, personal attributes, and future-ready attitudes we hold in high regard and expect every graduate to acquire during his/her time in the Roxbury Schools. We are looking forward to embarking on this process with you in the months ahead and designing a Portrait of a Graduate that captures and embodies the spirit, abilities, and competencies of our graduating Gaels.  Please join us on Wednesday, October 10th, Tuesday, December 4th, and Thursday, February 13th at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School auditorium at 34 N. Hillside Avenue in Succasunna, NJ.

For additional information,  click here to view Superintendent Loretta Radulic's letter on our website regarding this journey ahead. 

Register Now for FitnessRox Family Fun Run
The Roxbury Township Public Schools will be holding its inaugural FitnessRox Family Fun Run on Tuesday, October 16th at Lincoln/Roosevelt School at 34 North Hillside Avenue in Succasunna, NJ. Registration and check-in opens at 4:00 p.m. at Lincoln/Roosevelt School and the run will begin at 5:00 p.m. The event is open to everyone! 

The course will kick off at Lincoln/Roosevelt School to celebrate Lincoln School's 100th birthday! The course will include various fitness stations between Franklin and Lincoln/Roosevelt Schools including Meeker Street. Participants can park at either Franklin Elementary School at 8 Meeker Street in Succasunna or in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School parking lots. 

The tax-deductible registration fees are $20 per individual participants and $50 for registering your immediate family (up to seven people). To register for this event, go to  www.roxbury.org/FitnessRox. The first 500 registrations before October 5th will receive a free reusable water bottle and FitnessRox t-shirt. 

The funds raised from this fun, family event will help Roxbury Schools continue its goal of providing health and wellness for its staff and students. In particularly this year at Lincoln/Roosevelt School, the funds will go to help equip the new Wellness Room with yoga mats, resistance bands, etc. to promote lifelong fitness, mindfulness, and wellness. 

Roxbury Township Public Schools are preparing the children of today for tomorrow by helping them to grow strong in minds and bodies. As a Bronze certificated Sustainable Jersey for School district, it is our goal to increase awareness and participation in health and wellness programs that not only benefit our students and staff but our community as a whole. Click here to register now!

Roxbury Gymnastics Updates:
Roxbury's New Gymnastics Team: Unofficially Undefeated
Roxbury High School's first gymnastics team is doing great, says its coach, Tara Liska. In fact, it's doing better than its official record of 2-1 shows, she said...

Liska said all the girls are doing well, but Tiffany Zieba has been the Gaels' lead scorer for all three meets so far. "We've also had two freshman, Alexis Merola and Morgan Valdes who are doing pretty well," the coach said. "They're freshman, but they're really stepping up and doing well in all four events."

The team won't compete again until Oct. 1, when it takes on Randolph. "It's nice to have a break now," said the coach, noting the team will use the downtime to prepare for the tough competition she expects it will find with Randolph. Click here to read the full article from Tap Into Roxbury.

VIDEO: High expectations for Roxbury gymnastics inaugural season - Click here to watch the video from the Daily Record.

New Roxbury team a part of gymnastics' rise in Morris County
Rachel Zlotnick likes to tumble in the hallways at Roxbury High School. A club gymnast as far back as she can remember, Zlotnick has flipped and somersaulted for her friends "which is really bad. I got into trouble for it."  The Gaels junior now has a safer place to show her skills. Roxbury added a varsity gymnastics team this fall. The Gaels will visit Randolph on Monday for their lone local meet. They've competed in three meets so far this season, winning two and losing one "on a technicality" due to an error on a scoresheet.

Roxbury athletic director Stu Mason held an interest meeting a year ago, which led to a proposal to superintendent Loretta L. Radulic and the Board of Education. According to Mason, there are gymnasts in Roxbury all the way down to fourth grade.  The school district funds facility rental and transportation, uniforms - navy leotards with gold sleeves and sparkly studs - and officiating costs.  Parents have had to raise funds to cover head coach Tara Liska's salary. Click here to read the full story from the Daily Record.

Roxbury Football Updates:
Roxbury Football Honors 1978 Team with First Win of the Year
The Roxbury High School football team won its first game of the season Friday, beating Morris Hills 15-12 and breaking the Scarlet Knights' undefeated streak.  The Gaels victory came on a night the team honored its 1978 counterpart, a team that won the Iron Hills Conference co-championship. Ten players from the team, and their coach, reunited on the field before the game.  The contest marked the first time Roxbury faced Morris Hills since 1978. The Gaels next play on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Morristown High School.  Click here to read the full article from Tap Into Roxbury. Click here for more recap from MaxPreps.com.

Small but mighty Roxbury senior made big football plays in Week 3
When Brian Dachowski looked at what Roxbury coach Cosmo Lorusso had drawn up on his whiteboard, he thought, "It was a crazy play call, but we knew, with how the game was going, it would work."  The Gaels were down to a fourth down with about two minutes left against Morris Hills, and Lorusso had sketched out the kind of play Dachowski and quarterback Nick Danna had run in the backyard for years. Danna faked like he was throwing a short pass, and Dachowski made like he was going to block. Instead, he ran deep, and Danna found his friend steps short of the end zone. Click here to read more and see video recap from the Daily Record.

Roxbury Volleyball Updates:
RHS Girls Volleyball Dig Pink to Fight Cancer - Oct 9th
The Roxbury High School Girls Volleyball Teams are having their Annual Dig Pink night on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Roxbury High School vs Morris Knolls High School. Freshmen play at 4:00 p.m., JV play at 5:30 p.m. and Varsity play at 7:00 p.m. Food, refreshments, desserts and fundraising items for purchase. Please come out and make a donation to support the girls in our fight against cancer! Free admission.  Click here  to see this information in our Virtual Backpack. Click here to read more about this event from our website, under "In The News".

Roxbury Volleyball Senior Night - Oct 15th
The Roxbury Girls Volleyball Senior Night is Monday, October 15th  vs. Dover High School in the RHS Gymnasium. JV will play at  4:00 p.m.  and Varsity will play at  5:30 p.m.  

Come out and support our Volleyball teams and our Seniors!


Roxbury Field Hockey Updates:
Pope John (0) at Roxbury (3) - Field Hockey - Sept 21st
Jenna Segrave scored two goals for Roxbury in a 3-0 win over Pope John in Succasunna.  Taylor Woolford also scored, and Hannah Legotte had an assist. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Morris Hills (0) at Roxbury (5) - Field Hockey - Sept 24
Hannah Legotte tallied three goals and Taylor Woolford added two scores to power Roxbury to a 5-0 victory over Morris Hills in Succasunna.  Emily Stanich had three assists and Shannon Brady added another for Roxbury, which led 2-0 at halftime.  Jessica Tang had 24 saves for Morris Hills. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (0) at Mount Olive (1) - Field Hockey - Sept 26
Lindsey Walter scored in the first period of overtime to give Mount Olive the win over Roxbury, 1-0, in Flanders.  Goalkeeper Ashleigh Gallagher made 14 saves for Mount Olive, which earned its third shutout of the season. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Soccer Updates:
Morris Knolls (2) at Roxbury (1) - Girls Soccer - Sept 20th
Kyra Bernardez and Madison Palma scored a goal apiece to lead Morris Knolls, No. 10 in the NJ.com Top 20, over Roxbury, 2-1, in Succasunna.  Maddison Perna and Rebecca Racine had an assist apiece while goalkeeper Katelyn Walsh made four saves for Morris Knolls, which has only allowed three goals through four games this season.  Palma's goal put the Golden Eagles up 2-0 early in the second half. Morgan Joyce then scored the lone goal for Roxbury with 18 minutes remaining, which ultimately saw its comeback effort fall short due to more solid defense from Morris Knolls. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Girls Soccer: Morris County Tournament seeds and bracket, 2018
The Morris County Tournament seeds have been finalized and West Morris, No. 9 in the NJ.com Top 20, is the top seed in the bracket.  Defending champion Morris Knolls, No. 10 in the NJ.com Top 20, is the second seed in the tournament. Hanover Park, Randolph, Mendham and Roxbury round out the top seeds and all six of those top teams will receive a bye. The preliminary round must be played by Sunday, Sept. 23, and the first round must be played before Sunday, Sept. 30. The quarterfinal round must be played by Sunday, Oct. 7, and the semifinals will take place on Sunday, Oct. 14. The final is set for Saturday, Oct. 20. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (3) at Pope John (0) - Boys Soccer - Sept 20th
Brandon Salmon scored two goals to lead Roxbury to a 3-0 victory against Pope John in Sparta.  Doddi Pincay scored a goal and Ryan Sclar, Brian Nichols and Josh Ramirez chipped in an assist apiece for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Boys Soccer: Morris County Tournament seeds and bracket
Defending champion  Delbarton, No. 1 in the NJ.com Top 20, earned the top seed in the Morris County Tournament on Thursday night.  Rounding out the top six seeds, which will not have to play in the preliminary round are: 2- Mendham  (last year's runner-up and ranked No. 7 in the state), 3- Chatham , 4- Roxbury , 5- Pequannock  and 6- Dover .

The preliminary round of the tournament gets underway on Sunday, Sept. 23, while the first round must be played by Sunday, Sept. 30. The quarterfinals will be on Sunday, Oct. 7 and the semifinals on Sunday, Oct. 14. The semis will be held at Randolph at noon and 2 p.m. The tournament comes to an end on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Roxbury High.  Click here to see the preliminary round matchups from NJ.com.

Roxbury (1) at Montville (2) - Boys Soccer - Sept 25th
Anthony Carullo and Mateo Ladino both scored as Montville beat Roxbury, 2-1, in Montville.  Giovanni LoGrasso addded an assist while goalie Brett Freeman had one save. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Kennedy LEGO Club in Search of Donations
Hey Roxbury! Kennedy Elementary School is asking for LEGO donations for it's LEGO club. If your kids are done playing with theirs, please consider passing them on for a new group of kids to play and build with! Donations can be brought to Kennedy School (20 Pleasant Hill Road, Succasunna) and marked LEGO Club donation. 

10th Annual Roxbury Marching Band Classic this Saturday in Roxbury
The 10th annual Roxbury Marching Band Classic is a competition of local and regional high school marching bands including performances by both of Roxbury High School's marching bands: The Marching Gaels and The Roxbury Sound. The event will take place this Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Roxbury High School, One Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876. Gates open at 4 PM with the competition running from 5:00 PM-10:00 PM. Entry wristbands available at the gate for $10 general admission, $8 admission for those 65+ and/or students with ID, and FREE admission for children 4 years old and younger. Vendor booths, baked goods, 50/50 raffle, concession stand, ample parking, and indoor restrooms are available throughout the event. Please come join us for an exciting evening of marching and music making! Click here to read about this event on your website under "In the News".

GS Teddy Bear Tea Party - Sept 29th
Join Girl Scouts!  Attention Kindergarten and 1st Grade girls...Girl Scouts would like to invite you to  join us for a Teddy Bear Tea Party! Wear your princess dress and bring your favorite  stuffed animal on Saturday, September 29th at 10 a.m. at the Roxbury Senior Center at Horseshoe Lake at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna. This event is for  Kindergarten and 1st grade girls interested in making new friends, trying new things  and making the world a better place. New Scouts only please. Click here for more information from our Virtual Backpack.


Free Parent Presentation - Vaping: What's in the Mist? - Oct 24th
Don't let your child's future go Up in a Mist! Vaping is s serious health risk and has become a quickly spreading threat to your child. All parents and community members need to attend this FREE educational opportunity on Wednesday, October 24th at 7pm at Eisenhower Middle School, 47 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ.

Get up close and personal with VAPES, the newest drug delivery device. Learn how this technological revolution has taken the teen drug scene by storm, enslaving man y unsuspecting kids into a life of addiction. Learn the background, inspect the actual vape devices and become familiar with EVERYTHING you need to know as a parent. Find out what no-one else is talking about and understand why. We're here to support the success of you and your children. Join us for this potentially life-saving event.

More than 16% of American teens grow up to be drug addicts, but we can protect yours. Register for this class and get an amazingly rare look behind the drug scene. With over 100 hands-on displays of drug placebos, popular paraphernalia, concealment devices and subtle danger signs, this is the most visually stunning and practically informative drug prevention class in the country. Combined with our nationally acclaimed, expert instructor, you will be entertained, enlightened and empowered to make a real difference in your family or community.

Invite your friends! Don't forget to post your attendance on social media! Click here to view the flyer in our Virtual Backpack!

Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Contest - Deadline Oct 31
On behalf of the VFW Post 2833 and its Auxiliary, we would like to invite students in Grades 9-12 to participate in our annual Voice of Democracy Program. The Voice of Democracy is a patriotic audio essay contest in which the top scholarship is $30,000. To enter students must record an original essay of 3-5 minutes on audio CD or flash drive. This year's theme is "Why My Vote Matters." All entries are due at the Post by midnight on October 31, 2018.  What a great opportunity for  our students to share "Why My Vote Matters"! Click here to view the application in our virtual backpack! 

Join Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Expo (Multi-Cultural Celebration) - Feb 21st
Come and tantalize your five senses through international expressions of cuisine, music, art, crafts, costumes, dance performances, and so much more on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 6-9 p.m. at Roxbury High School! Experience the gift of the one HUMAN race and its multisensory cultural diversity in CommUNITY. 

Gather up your family, friends, clubs, and business to sponsor a booth to represent a country of your background or interest! Then, plaster the booth with all the information, color and creativity that you can with food, fun crafts, music/dance performances and prizes!  Now is the time to be proud! Raise multi-cultural awareness and let's celebrate and travel to cultures around the world! Click here to sign up for a booth now! Click here for more information regarding this event from our website under "In the News".
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
 
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:
10/15/2018 - Regular
11/12/2018 - Regular
12/17/2018 - Regular
1/7/2018 - Reorganization

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!
Registrations are still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2018/2019 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!

Want to check us out! Email comschool@roxbury.org to set up a tour!
Roxbury Community School - 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:
Roxbury Community School - 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:
Roxbury Community School - 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:
Roxbury Community School - Radio City 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 11, 2018
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!
Roxbury Community School - Ski Club 2018/2019
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/chaperones. 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 2018/2019 Ski Club Program at  www.roxbury.org/ski!

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

Roxbury 9/11 Day of Service Volunteers Honor the Lost by Donating Time
The yards of nine senior citizens in Roxbury were among the properties tackled during this year's 9/11 Day of Service, an event in which residents of Roxbury volunteer time to "give back" to the community in honor of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. 

Click here to read more and see additional pictures from Tap Into Roxbury.

New Landing Bridge Project: $22 Million and Four Years Away
The new Landing Road Bridge and related upgrades to the area will cost about $22 million and should be completed in 2022, said a consultant for the project Tuesday.  In a presentation to the Roxbury Mayor and Council, consultant Michael Viglianco said the project will remain in the design phase until next year, go out to bids in 2020 or 2021 and take a 18 months to a year to build.  The project is a county affair, funded by the state, but Roxbury has had substantial involvement through a local advisory panel called the Landing Gateway Committee. Click here to read more about this project from Tap Into Roxbury.

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.  Remember a loved one. Honor your family's name on historic Main Street. Salute your graduate!   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 Clean Communities - 2nd Annual Community Clean Up Day - Oct 13th
Roxbury Township's second annual town-wide Litter Clean-Up Day will take place Saturday, Oct. 13, and town officials are hoping people volunteer to participate.  The cleanup will take place 9 a.m. to noon, commencing at the Roxbury Department of Public Works (DPW) office at 96 North Dell Ave., in Kenvil.  "The goal of the day is for individuals, residents, businesses and groups to join the community as volunteers to help clean up parks, trails, woodlands, roadsides, neighborhoods and waterways of litter and debris," said Kellie Ann Keyes, coordinator of the Roxbury Clean Communities Program, in a statement. Click here to read more about how you can help with this event from Tap Into Roxbury.  Click here for more event information posted in our Virtual Backpack.

Lake Hopatcong Foundation plans 'Lake Loop' for Oct. 7
 The annual "Lake Loop" event will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Lake Hopatcong State Park in Landing.  Participants can choose one, two or all three events.  They include 20/40/62-mile bike rides; a 5K timed run; and 2.5-mile paddle. Registration includes live entertainment, food, beer tent, t-shirt, massage, photo booth. More information and registration is available at:  www.lakeloop.org The event, hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, will feature biking, running and paddling challenges, and will include local food, a beer tent and live entertainment. Click here to read more about this upcoming event from the Roxbury Register.  Get in the Loop: Sponsors Sought for Lake Hopatcong Event -  Click here for more information from Tap Into Roxbury.

Walk to Fight Lung Cancer Back in Roxbury - Oct 7th
Horseshoe Lake in Succasunna will again be the site of this year's annual  "Free To Breathe Walk."  The scenic, tranquil setting, located at 72 Eyland Ave., stands in stark comparison to the deadly disease, which often goes undiagnosed until it is too late.  The event is planned for Sunday, Oct. 7, when Northern New Jersey residents take a step forward in the fight against lung cancer by participating in the Lung Cancer Research Foundation's Northern New Jersey Free to Breathe Walk. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.

Roxbury Woman's Club Tricky Tray - Oct 13th
Reserve your Roxbury Woman's Club Tricky Tray tickets now! This event will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in the Roxbury High School Dining Hall located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna, NJ. Doors Open at 5:30 pm with calling beginning at 7:00 pm. All Regular Trays have a $50 minimum value. This event is for adults only, 18 and over. No alcohol is permitted. Click here for more information and to download a reservation form from our Virtual Backpack. Click here to read about this event from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Arts Alliance Presents: We May Be Right Billy Joel Tribute Band - Oct 20th
We May Be Right pays tribute to the music of Billy Joel by performing faithful reproductions of songs in his catalog. A tight, professional team of NJ/PA musicians who happen to love Billy's music, We May Be Right takes great care to reproduce every nuance, every riff, every note of the songs we play. Tickets Prices:  RAA Members $20 online* in advance and $25 at the door and  General Admission $25 online* in advance and $30 at the door.  *Online ticket sales close the day before the event. Click here to find out more about this event from our Virtual Backpack.

Roxbury Firehouse Has High Hopes for Vendor Fair - Nov 3rd
Roxbury Fire Company 1 in Succasunna is hosting a vendor fair in November, something organizer Jennifer Markle hopes will be a successful fundraiser for the group of volunteer first-responders.  Markle, a Succasunna resident who has been a firefighter with Company 1 for almost 10 years, said the she and her colleagues would love to see at least 50 small businesses participate in the Nov. 3 event.  The fair will take place in the firehouse on Main Street, said Markle - who also serves as manager of the building's rental hall. It will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The firefighters are considering expanding the event to include food trucks and other attractions outside the firehouse - maybe even getting township permission to close Main Street for a bit, she said. Click here to read more about this event from Tap Into Roxbury.

Hundreds of Lake Hopatcong Cleanup Volunteers Needed - Nov 3rd
As the Lake Hopatcong community prepares for a 60-inch drawdown this fall - done by the state once every five years - the Lake Hopatcong Foundation is calling for volunteers to help remove debris from the exposed lake bed during a Lake Hopatcong Lake-Wide Cleanup to be held on Saturday, Nov. 3.

This year, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation is working in partnership with the Lake Hopatcong Commission to again bring residents together to remove accumulated litter and help make the lake a healthier place.  To coordinate the removal of all the debris, the Foundation will work in partnership with the Morris and Sussex Counties' Clean Communities programs, as well as the Departments of Public Works in Hopatcong, Jefferson, Mt. Arlington, and Roxbury.  Bridgestone Tire will be recycling tires pulled from the lake.

The Foundation is trying to recruit 40-to-50 team leaders and hundreds of volunteers. Local groups and organizations are encouraged to assemble cleanup teams. Click here for more information from the Morris County Government website.

Vendors & Crafters Sought for Roxbury's Home for the Holidays Street Festival
It's never too hot and humid to think "holidays."  Vendor/crafter registration is now open for Roxbury's 4th Annual Home for the Holidays street festival scheduled for Saturday, December 1st.  Go to  www.roxburynj.us/holidays  to get registration form. 

Vendors are encouraged to register early - see registration form for early-bird discounts. New this year: A contest for the most festive holiday-decorated/themed vendor booth. The winner gets a free booth at next year's event.  This family-friendly holiday street fair will run from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. along Main Street in Succasunna by the Roxbury Public Library and churches.  Stockton Carriage Tours will be back offering free carriage rides with jingle-belled horses - sponsored by the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the Roxbury Rotary Club. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
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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