NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of October 12 , 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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REMINDER: Upcoming Board of Education Meeting
 
PUBLIC MEETING - The next board of education meeting is Monday, October 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium at 34 North Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ.
To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones,   please  click here!   

Come see the following presentations to the public on October 15th:
  • Social Studies Course Realignment - Mr. Chris Zegar
Roxbury BOE and REA Reach Contract Agreement
The Roxbury Board of Education is pleased to announce that the Board's and the Roxbury Education Association's (REA) negotiations teams have reached common ground for contract settlement and have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that contains the terms and details of the agreement for the 2017-2020 contract.
 
The agreed upon provisions include annual raises, additional funding for improvement of the salary guides and stipends to provide some relief from the Chapter 78 insurance premium payments by employees. The details of these and other provisions are being incorporated into a new collective bargaining agreement and new salary guides are being developed, subject to approval by both the REA and the Board. The new contract and proposed salary guides are in the process of review by each party's representatives.
 
This agreement is the culmination of many hours of negotiations and personal effort by the members of each team and was facilitated by the efforts of Mr. James Mastriani, the appointed Fact Finder and mediator. Click here to read this announcement on our webpage under "In the News".

Roxbury Marching Gaels Win Eight Awards at Invitational
The Roxbury High School marching band recently took first place for its group, and won many other awards, at an invitational competition.  Competing at the West Orange Invitational, the  Roxbury Marching Gaels took the top prize in Group 3A with a score of 85.1.  The first place award was one of eight brought home by the marching band. The Gaels also were awarded Group 3A Best Effect, Group 3A Best Visual and Group 3A Best Music.  Additionally, Roxbury received four of the six Best Overall Awards including: best overall color guard, best overall percussion, best overall visual and best overall effect. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury EdCamp Offered for In-service Day
Students may have had off Columbus Day but their teachers were hard at work at this year's October EdCamp in-service day. EdCamps are participant-driven conferences designed to provide participant-driven professional development for educators. Members of the Roxbury staff were given the flexibility to choose from 35 different topics over four morning sessions. These trainings were conducted by the administrative team and teaching colleagues. Click here to read more about this inservice day from our website under "In The News".

SEL and HIB Topic of Discussion at SAIL Parent Academy
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) were the focus of the first Student Academic Intervention and Learning (SAIL) Parent Academy of 2018/2019 on Tuesday night.

Kelly Freund, SAIL program coordinator and Franklin and Nixon technology teacher, arranged for the two school counselors to kick off the parent portion. Erik Swanson from Nixon School and Gail LaCosta from Franklin School covered the ABCs of HIB which included aspects of the law, how HIBster works, and the differences between bullying and conflict. By the end of their presentation, it seemed that the parents grasped the concept between the two.

This segued into the second portion of the evening. The primary presenter, Teresa LaScala, shared her philosophy on positive discipline, experiences, perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors to help parents maximize their child's success through this social and emotional learning. LaScala is a Certified Positive Discipline Facilitator, lead trainer, and author who provides parent workshops and trainings. Click here to read more about this Parent Academy on our website under "In The News".

Four Days of No Tech for Roxbury Students - Oct 16
Teachers and students in the Roxbury School District will be asked to step away from technology on four days this year during what the district is calling "tech-free days."  The goal of the initiative, in part, is to teach students how to develop enough will-power to resist the addictive urge of smartphones and computers.

"It's not because I don't love technology," said Roxbury Schools Administrator Loretta Radulic at a recent Roxbury School Board meeting. "It's really to strike a balance. We need to give students kind of unplugging time and permission to unplug, which I think is the hardest part."

Click here to read more about the first Tech Free day on October 16th from Tap Into Roxbury.

FitnessRox Family Fun Run: Register Now! - Oct 16
The Roxbury Township Public Schools inaugural FitnessRox Family Fun Run will be Tuesday, October 16th at Lincoln/Roosevelt School at 34 North Hillside Avenue in Succasunna, NJ come rain or shine! 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 Fun Run will take place between Lincoln/Roosevelt and Franklin School. There will be a running component along with a handful of fitness stations organized by Roxbury High School's Varsity R Club and the Roxbury Gael!  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 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. 

The school with the most registered participants will get bragging rights for the year and can hang the FitnessRox Champs banner in their school!

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!
 
Lincoln/Roosevelt PTO to Host 'Meet the Candidates Night' - Oct 17
Roxbury Township residents will have the opportunity to vote for three seats for a three-year term on the Roxbury Board of Education on the Tuesday, November 6th ballot.  In preparation for this election, the Lincoln/Roosevelt PTO is to host an upcoming 'Meet the Candidates Night' in a debate format moderated by the NJ League of Women Voters.
 
The Roxbury public is invited to this debate to learn more about the four candidates running and where they stand. This event will take place in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium at 34 North Hillside Avenue in Succasunna, NJ on Wednesday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m.

The four individuals running for the seats are in alphabetical order: Minnie Borrero, Leo Coakley, Danielle McCabe, and Kathy Purcell. Stay tuned for more information coming next week! Click here to see this event posted in the Hopatcong Lake Regional News. Click here to read candidate bios from the Roxbury Register.

The RHS Performing Arts Department Presents Broadway Night - Oct 18
The Roxbury High School Performing Arts Department will present Broadway Night on Thursday, October 18 that 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Cafeteria located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna.
 
Broadway Night is an evening of musical theatre numbers performed by students in the high school choir program as well as a special number by the Broadway Theatre Class directed by Dan Salyerds with choreography by Rebecca Pietras. It will feature musical numbers from shows such as The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, Little Shop of Horrors, and more.
 
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, and includes desserts and the announcement of the 2019 RHS spring musical! Come out for an evening of Broadway music and fun! Click here to read this on our website under "In the News".

K-6 STEAM Expo: Seeds of Sustainability - Register Oct 15 through Jan 15
Calling all Scientists, Engineers, and Earth Savers! Registration opens October 15th for the  K-6 STEAM Expo and will remain open until January 15th. This year's expo will be Saturday, March 9, 2019. This year's STEAM Expo theme is Seeds of Sustainability. We want to see projects that touch on sustainability like renewable energy, eco-friendly, gardens/composts, weather, health and wellness, recycling, food/waste, etc.

The mission of the Roxbury STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) EXPO is to motivate and develop the passion of all learners. We support the achievements of our students as they prepare to become leaders and innovators in STEAM and 21st Century Careers.
We are also inviting local businesses and organizations to set up tables and promote their programs for students that support science, engineering, and sustainability practices with a focus this year on Sustainability. If this is something you may be interested in, please visit www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpoVendor.

As mentioned, this year's STEAM Expo theme is "Seeds of Sustainability". If you choose to be a part of this event, we ask that you try and gear your information, projects, or takeaways with a sustainable topic like renewable energy, eco-friendly, gardens/composts, weather, health and wellness, recycling, food/waste, etc.

For more information and to register online, please visit  www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpo .  Each registered student will receive a STEAM t-shirt!

As you know, the Roxbury Schools recently earned Bronze certification in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification program and a big portion of this program is education, so let's all do our part to be informed! For more information to see what Roxbury is doing, please visit www.roxbury.org/Sustainable. Here you'll find board approved policies, initiatives, and news!
Roxbury Football Updates:
Roxbury Football Stymied by Undefeated Randolph - Oct 5
The Randolph High School football team celebrated homecoming Friday by showing no mercy to its rival neighbors from Roxbury, running out to 26-0 halftime lead, and then cruising to a 33-0 victory to move to 6-0 on the season.  The loss, which came on the heels of a Sept. 29 35-12 victory over Morristown, puts the Gaels at 2-3. 

Click here to read more game coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.


Roxbury Volleyball Updates:
Roxbury Volleyball Senior Night - Oct 15
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!


Young Roxbury Volleyball Team Keeps Positive Attitude
It's been a season of challenges, growth and upbeat attitude for the Roxbury High School volleyball team,which reached 8-8 on Oct. 5 with a win over Kinnelon in a Morris County Tournament (MCT) first-round match,  The team, which took on Jefferson Monday, will face West Morris on Oct. 13 for an MCT quarterfinal round match.

Roxbury is the No. 9 seed and West Morris is No. 1, but coach Anthony McMichael said he and his players are optimistic about the Gaels' chances. "Our confidence has been building with each match and practice, and the girls are excited to compete against West Morris Central in Saturday's quarterfinal match" said the coach. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Field Hockey Updates:
Roxbury (0) at Randolph (1) - Field Hockey - Oct 4
Sarah Bone netted a second-half goal to push Randolph to a 1-0 win over Roxbury in Randolph.  Amber Williams assisted on the goal ,while Mackenzie Vorel needed two saves for the shutout.  Toni Cacopardo made 11 saves for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (1) at Morristown-Beard (2), Morris Cty Tournament, 1st Round - Field Hockey - Oct 9
Meaghan Karrat and Joele Russomanno scored a goal apiece as third-seeded Morristown-Beard defeated 14th-seeded Roxbury, 2-1, in the first round of the Morris County Tournament in Morristown.
Josie Ashton made five saves for Morristown-Beard, which will host sixth-seeded Randolph in the quarterfinals on Thursday.  Emily Stanich scored the lone Roxbury goal and Toni Cacopardo made 10 saves. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Soccer Updates:
Chatham (2) at Roxbury (0) - Girls Soccer - Oct 4
Sophia Straka scored two goals to lead Chatham to a 2-0 win over Roxbury in Roxbury.
Emma Droner and Meredith Enslow both had assists for Chatham while goalie Olivia Mathern made 14 saves for the shutout. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (1) at Lawrence (0) - Boys Soccer - Oct 4
Scoreless in overtime, Omar Mougharbel scored the game winning goal to help lift Roxbury to a 1-0 victory over Lawrence in Lawrenceville. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (1) at Morris Hills (2) - Boys Soccer - Oct 10
Garret Ciccia scored the game-winning goal and dished an assist to lead Morris Hills to a 2-1 victory against Roxbury in Rockaway.  Evan Epstein added a first half goal for Morris Hills and keeper Frankie Mastras finished with 12 saves in the victory.  Doddi Pincay scored the lone goal for Roxbury. 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. 

Free Parent Presentation - Vaping: What's in the Mist? - Oct 24
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 21
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 [email protected] 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

Killed in Vietnam at 21, a Roxbury Soldier is Finally Honored
More than a half-century after 21-year-old Succasunna resident  James Ohlinger was killed in Vietnam, the Army private was remembered today with the unveiling of an honorary street sign on the corner of Thor Drive and Reider Street.  The "street blade" installation was the culmination of  a lengthy effort by Patrick White , a neighbor who knew Ohlinger and began in 2016 asking Roxbury officials to erect the sign. His requests were initially rebuffed because Ohlinger did not meet the township's prior criteria for street blade recognition - being a Roxbury native or living in the township for at least 20 years.

Late last year, the Roxbury Mayor and Council revised the policy and adopted a resolution awarding Ohlinger the street blade. Four members of the council, including Roxbury Mayor Mark Crowley, joined Ohlinger's family, neighbors and other officials at Saturday's ceremony. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

The Annual Roxbury Rotary Fruit and Pie Sale is ON
The Roxbury Rotary Club is taking orders for fresh fruit and pies, a yearly tradition that raises money for the organization's scholarship and other charity activities.  "We sell 900 to 1,000 cases of fruit and we sell around 150 pies," said Roxbury Rotarian Gary Ribe. "The club makes about $15,000 profit on it. The money we make goes to scholarships, Roxbury Social Services, the library and more ... Last year we gave out five scholarships."  The fruit collections can be seen and ordered online  here  through Oct. 25. Click here to read more information 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  [email protected] . 

Scouts will collect clothing Saturday in Roxbury - Oct 13
Boy Scout Troop 188 of Landing will host a used clothing and small toy collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Nixon Elementary School, 275 Mt Arlington Blvd, Landing.  The Scouts will be collecting wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, ties, linens, comforters, blankets, and bicycles. Small toys and stuff animals that do not measure larger than 14 inches, CD's and DVD's will be accepted as well. Place all fabric items in a well tied white 13 gallon kitchen garbage bag. Any and all sneakers, bag separately. The Scouts are unable to collect the following items. no furniture, books, infant accessories like walkers, cribs or car seats and no winter items. All money raised will be used to support the local Landing/Mt. Arlington area Boy Scout program. Any questions, contact Debbie Devery at 973-398-5872 or 973-960-3036. Click here to read about this event in the Roxbury Register.

Roxbury Clean Communities - 2nd Annual Community Clean Up Day - Oct 13
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.

Roxbury Woman's Club Tricky Tray - Oct 13
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 Twp Council Neighborhood Meeting - Oct 16
All township residents are encouraged to attend a Township Council Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, October 16th at 7 p.m. at the Fire Company No. 2 at 110 Shippenport Road in Landing. Meet with your elected officials and ask questions in an informal atmosphere. The status of the following will be provided: Revaluation update, Landing Road Bridge project update, Public Works update - current/upcoming projects, and Area news. This is the last Neighborhood Meeting scheduled for 2018. For more information, visit the Township Website at: www.roxburynj.us. 

Get healthy and be informed! The Mt. Arlington Borough is holding a Health Fair on Wednesday, October 17th at 9 a.m. in the Mount Arlington Municipal Building.

Services Available include:
  • Fasting SMAC Blood Screening Test (Fees involved)
  • Flu Shots For Adults and Children Age 4 and Older (Fees involved)
  • Nutrition and Wellness Education
  • Blood Pressure
  • Body Mass Index
Click here to read more information from the Hopatcong Lake Regional News.

An Event to Honor the Tardive Family - Founders of Roxbury Youth Football - Oct 20
The Roxbury community is invited to attend an Oct. 20 ceremony honoring the Tardive family for its role in starting youth football in the township 60 years ago.  The ceremony will take place around 6 p.m. at the Horseshoe Lake Park football field before the Roxbury Jr. Gaels varsity team takes the field, said Jr. Gaels Assistant Coach Kevin Spitzer, who is helping organize the event.

"The Tardive family established Roxbury Colts football, Roxbury Colts wresting and brought youth baseball to the town around the same time frame," Spitzer said. The youth football program became the Jr. Gaels about a decade ago when it came under the umbrella of the township recreation department, he noted. Click here to read more about this program and event from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Arts Alliance Presents: We May Be Right Billy Joel Tribute Band - Oct 20
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.

Tea & Fashion Show "Fun"-raiser Planned in Succasunna - Oct 20
You don't want to miss this fun autumn afternoon! Sip tea from heirloom china, enjoy homemade finger sandwiches, scones and desserts while watching the lovely ladies of the Presbyterian church model beautiful Fall fashions from Dress Barn. Tickets are $20.00 per person. Reserve your seat early, tickets go fast. Click here for ticket information from Hopatcong Lake Regional News. 

This event is one of the many "fun"-raisers the Presbyterian Church does to help carry out its mission of supporting Roxbury Social Services, Dover Faith Kitchen and Morris Habitat for Humanity.  Click here for more information about this eventfrom Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Firehouse Has High Hopes for Vendor Fair - Nov 3
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 3
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.

Growing Roxbury tradition: Roxbury's Home for the Holidays Street Festival
The third annual "Home For The Holidays" event is coming to Roxbury Township.

Of course, the event is held in December. This year, it is planned for Saturday, Dec. 1. December is, if nothing else, always unpredictable. Last year, the weather was fairly mild, and a good time was seemed to be had by all. But, it's a big risk. If the weather is two degrees, or if there's an ice, sleet or snow storm, this event could easily be a complete bust. We guess that's not really any different than its companion event, Olde Suckasunny Day, held each September. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.

Vendor/crafter registrations are still be accepted the Saturday, December 1st event.  Go to  www.roxburynj.us/holidays  to get registration form. 

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  [email protected]  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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