Town of Boonton Monthly Newsletter

The Boonton Bulletin

May 2024

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.

If you would like to receive emergency notifications from our Office of Emergency Management and Police Department through NIXLE, you can sign up here.

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 Rabies Clinic

State Sponsored Clinics are open to all residents.

Saturday, May 4th from 10am-12pm at the Town Hall Firehouse, 100 Washington Street.

For more information click here.

REMINDER: 2024 Quarterly Tax Payments Are due May 1st

Payments must be in our office no later than May 10^th by 4 pm. Any payments online through our website must be submitted by 11:59 pm 5/10. Any payments placed in the drop box after 4 pm on May 10^th will be considered late. Postmarks are not accepted.

Road CLOSURES

Main Street will be closed on Friday, June 7th, 5-9pm for NPP & BMS' Music on Main Event. Closure times are approximate. Please plan for delays.

Beginning Monday, May 13, Boonton Avenue will be closed between Wootton Street and Taylortown Road for approximately eight weeks to facilitate the installation of 10,000 feet of gas main that will impact traffic in the Town of Boonton, Boonton Township and Montville Township. Boonton Ave is a Morris County Road, all communications received from Morris County will be shared via social media, the Town website, and Nixle. See message from Morris County here.

To stay updated with the latest road closure information, subscribe to Nixle alerts here with zip code 07005.

For more information on upcoming road closures. follow the link here.

Meetings Open to the Public

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council

Public session begins at 7pm

Monday, May 6th

Monday, May 20th

Historic Preservation Commission

May 1st

Planning Board

May 8th

Board of Health

May 21st at 7:30 pm

Meetings occur in person at Town Hall located at 100 Washington St., Boonton, NJ at 7:30 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

News & Updates

Lead Paint Requirements

The deadline for the state-mandated Lead Safe Certification is quickly approaching.

As a reminder, all one and two-family rental units (pre-1978) must have a Lead Safe or Free inspection conducted by an independent contractor no later than July 24, 2024. This is not optional and may result in the issuance of a summons for non-compliance. For more information, please visit the site linked here.

Veteran's Banner Program

The Town of Boonton is thrilled to unveil our latest initiative, the Veteran Banner Program, dedicated to honoring and celebrating the bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of our nation's veterans.

Stay tuned for more updates as we work diligently to bring this program to fruition. Together, let's honor our veterans and ensure their legacies are never forgotten.

Navigating Hope

Morris County's "Navigating Hope" is a mobile outreach initiative designed to provide

social services to help residents in need of assistance.

Navigating Hope is coming to Boonton on May 8th from 3pm-5pm. For more information, follow the link here.

Update for Veterans

Morris County's new federal Veteran Center Community Access Point (CAP) is scheduled to open on May 2nd at the Morris County Veteran Services Office.

For location and more information on services, follow the link here.

Events & Activities

Summer Camp Registration is Open!!

All camp information, calendar of events and payment information is in the registration info on

Boonton.RecDesk.com The deadline to register is June 10^th at 12 noon. All registrations need to be paid in full or they will be cancelled. Please note: RecDesk shuts down registration automatically, so there are No Exceptions!

Paper Shredding Event

May 11^th from 9am – 1pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot. Open to Boonton Residents only

Walking Club

Informal and casual walking club meets 9am at the Flagpole at Town Hall. We will walk the flats in Boonton for about an hour. Please, no pets, no children. The event is free but pre-registration is required. Go to Boonton.RecDesk.com to sign up.

Summer Soccer with Coach Nosal

If you are interested in brushing up on your soccer skills, join this fun and educational camp run by Coach Nosal. Runs 4 days: June 24, 25, 27, 28 (no class June 26) Boonton.RecDesk.com

Wonka Movie Night

Save the date…..June 6^th at 6pm. Town Hall Parking Lot.

Bed Races

Regretfully, the Bed Races have been cancelled due to minimal participation. Thank you to Johnnie's Tavern and Boonton PBA for their support and sponsorship of this event.

Yoga with Erika Sherger

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

PSAT Review Classes

In-person or Virtual classes available. Go to www.LentzSATPrep.com and register under Boonton for the discounted rate.

Sponsor A Bench Program

Looking for a way to honor a loved one or celebrate a milestone? An engraved park bench is a great way to honor someone while beautifying our parks. All details and information can be found on our website, www.Boonton.org or you can email Tpryer@boonton.org.

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

Please follow Boonton Recreation on Facebook and Instagram for the latest program and event updates.

For any questions regarding Boonton Recreation Programs and events, Parks, and Facility Rentals,

Please contact Recreation Director, Tracy Pryer – Tpryer@boonton.org

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Boonton, NJ 07005

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