Town of Boonton Monthly Newsletter

The Boonton Bulletin

February 2023

News & Updates

This monthly newsletter will keep you up-to-date on upcoming meetings open to the public, local events, and helpful seasonal information and reminders. To receive this newsletter monthly via email, sign up here.

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For more frequent updates, follow the Town's Facebook page or visit the Town website for ongoing updates on events, activities, and town news.

Seasonal Reminders and Notices

FREE at-home COVID tests

for Boonton Residents

PICK-UP ONLY:

Friday, February 10th

8:30am–12:00pm

(or while supplies last)

Boonton Town Hall Lobby

Limited quantities are available.1 box (containing 2 tests), per household only.

Current proof of residence is required.

Snow Removal

Removing snow and ice keeps our sidewalks safe for walking during winter. If you are the owner or caretaker of a house, building, or lot where there is a sidewalk, you must clear a three-foot-wide path for the entire length of the sidewalk within the first 12 hours of daylight after it stops snowing. More details and the full Town code can be found on the Public Works subpage linked here.

Holiday Closures &

Garbage Collection

In observance of Presidents' Day, Town Hall and municipal offices will be closed Monday, February 20th. The regular Town Council Meeting will be held on February 21st.

Garbage Collection will occur as usual.

ANCHOR Property Tax Rebate Deadline Extended

This program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2019. For eligibility requirements, additional information, or to apply online, click the link below:

https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/anchor/index.shtml

Meetings Open to the Public

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council

February 6th

February 21st, Tuesday

Work Session Meetings of the Mayor and Town Council

(held at Town Hall at 4:30 pm):

February 13th

February 27th

Historic Preservation Commission

February 1st

Planning Board

February 8th

Board of Health

February 21st-2nd floor conference room

Meetings occur in person at Town Hall located at 100 Washington St., Boonton, NJ at 7 pm unless otherwise noted on the Town website.

Agendas are posted prior to each meeting and can be found in the Agenda Center here. Minutes are added once approved.

View the Town's Calendar here

Events & Activities

2023 Summer Camp Registration is OPEN

Find all the details, times, ages, and fees here.

New SENIOR Program: Get Connected, Get Moving!

Join us at the Senior Center Wednesdays in March for education, connection, and refreshments. Find all the details on our website here.

Spring Field hockey, Trailblazers Registration is open

Beginning 3/1 for grades 4-8. Register at Boonton.RecDesk.com

Easter Egg-stravaganza

Come join us for our Easter Egg-stravaganza in Canal Side Park. Talk a walk down the bunny trail and then take part in our egg hunt. There will be a visit from the Easter Bunny and a petting zoo! Registration is required at Boonton.RecDesk.com

Spring Track

Give track and field a try with our introductory program geared toward kids in grades K-6. Run, jump, hurdle, and have fun. Registration is required at Boonton.RecDesk.com

Now Hiring Summer Camp Staff

Find details and the digital application here.

Yoga with Erika Sherger

Payment for classes is through RecDesk only. Please go to Boonton.RecDesk.com and click on the Yoga tab. Memberships are now available for purchase! The class schedule is Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm at the Senior Center.

Save the date & stay tuned for details on:

Book Fest - April 14th and 15th

Bed Races- Rollin' Down Main- April 29th

All programs are coordinated by Boonton Recreation unless otherwise indicated, register for all Recreation events using the Recreation Desk

Create a family account today and register for all activities in one location. Link to Recreation Desk here

View the Recreation Department's events page here

News & Updates

Attention 2023 Election Candidates

The Deadline to submit Petitions for the Town Council and Mayoral Primary Election and County Committee Members in all four Wards and Districts is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023. You must submit any Petitions to the Town Clerk by the posted date and time in order to run.

For more information, please visit here.

Local Non-profit Information Displayed on

Digital Sign at Town Hall

Complete your request for the digital sign on our website with a simple form. The Town of Boonton will use the digital billboard in front of Town Hall to display messages from locally-based charitable, civic, sports, and other local not-for-profit organizations along with town messages and public service announcements. To learn more details, use the link below or find information on the Town website under the link How Do I.

Find the form Here.

Project Updates

Darress Theatre

An update was presented at the 12/19/22 Town Council Meeting, to view the presentation or read the minutes, visit the Agenda Center on the Town website here.

TAP Grant

The Town of Boonton was awarded over $1 million to improve Main Street. The design phase of this project is nearly complete. Once finalized, the public will have time to review the plans and provide feedback. More information will be shared on the website, social media, and at Town Council meetings as it becomes available.