NEWS & EVENTS
Week of January 24 , 2020
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.orgPlease remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
PUBLIC BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The next board of education meeting is Monday, January 27th at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium at 34 North Hillside Avenue in Succasunna. To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones,  please  click here!


Come see the following presentations to the public:
  • Pathways Presentation - Dr. Seipp, Mrs. Radulic, and Mrs. Glenn
  • Strategic Plan, Wellness Day, & District Goals Update - Mrs. Radulic, Mr. Zegar,  Mr. Mason, Dr. Seipp
Roxbury HS Selects December Students of the Month
December's Students of the Month
Twelve high school students from Roxbury High School were named Students of the Month for December.  Teachers nominate students for their performance in any of the eleven departments: Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, World Languages, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Engineering Design and Technology, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Health/Physical Education. Students can also be selected for the category of Citizenship, Most Improved, and School Spirit.

December's winners were  Cole Brembs (Business),  Heather Doherty (English),  Erin Wood (Family & Consumer Sciences),  Richard Akes (PE/Health),  Lauren Tom (Engineering Design & Technology),  Zachary Gonzalez-Follmer (Math),  Adam Reingold (Most Improved),  Nicole Stites (Performing Arts),  James Nemec (Science),  Gabriel Haro (Social Studies),  Abby Zaplishney (Visual Arts), and  Jensen Taylor (World Languages).
 
Winners each receive a certificate, a Roxbury drawstring bag and coupons from Jersey Mikes, Cliff's Ice Cream, Roxbury Bagels, and Circle Bowl and Entertainment. Thank you to all the local businesses who help support our students! Click here to read about December's students on our website under "In the News". Click here to read about November's students of the month on our website under "In the News".

Rox-THON gets their Flock on
Flocking is back at Roxbury! It will begin this fall and continue until the ground freezes, before resuming next spring; all weather dependent. While the fundraiser remains the same, the organization bears a new name. Putting more of an emphasis on our local community, Roxbury High School's mini-THON will now be known as Rox-THON. It is the same group of students working towards the same cause, however, a majority of our proceeds will now stay here in Morris County.

Starting this year, donations will go to Goryeb Children's Hospital (Morristown, NJ) and 30% of those proceeds will support pediatric cancer research and medical bills through Four Diamonds (Penn State Children's Hospital). Roxbury High School will also host its 7th Annual event to fight childhood cancer on Friday, March 13, 2020.
 
"Flocking is super simple! Flocking is when you harmlessly prank your friends by signing up for us to put a flock of plastic flamingo s on their lawn," explained Captain Holly Van Ness, a senior at the school.
 
If you would like to flock-a-friend, you can choose how many flamingos you want to migrate to your friend's yard for up to 48 hours. A small flock of only 10 flamingos is only $15, a medium flock of 30 for $25, or you can choose a large flock of 50 flamingos for $35. If you have a special occasion, you may also choose to request a specific date for an additional $15. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

Roxbury High School's Structural Fabrication and Design Journey
Follow the new beginnings of the Structural Fabrication and Design program at Roxbury High School with weekly updates on the growth of the program and the work that the students are doing as they explore the human-designed world through the learning of SDF. 

Click here to find out more information about the program and to follow along on this year one journey.


RHS Band Barn Night Fundraiser - Jan 28
Help support the RHS Band by dining to donate! 

Join them on Tuesday, January 28th from 5-11 p.m. at the Black River Barn in Randolph. Leave your receipt at the door. Proceeds will help fund the Roxbury High School Band program. 

Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.




Burgers for Benefits to Support the Kennedy School PTA - Jan 30
Help support the Kennedy PTA by dining to donate! 

The Kennedy PTA will be hosting a Burgers for Benefits  fundraiser at Fuddruckers in Roxbury all day on January 30th. Anyone who comes in and presents the Burgers for Benefits coupon will earn a portion of their check donated back to Kennedy PTA. 

Click here  to download this flyer from our Virtual Backpack.



RHS Robotics Clothing Drive Fundraiser - Feb 8
Start your spring cleaning early and help support the RHS Robotics program by donating your new or gently used men, women, and children's clothing, shoes, purses, belts, bed, bath linens, and stuffed animals to the RHS Robotics Clothing Drive Fundraiser on Saturday, February 8th from 9 am to noon at Roxbury High School. Every piece helps! They'll also be accepting bicycles and baby strollers. Please no pillows, books, toys, furniture, appliance, or household items. Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Rox-THON Barn Night Fundraiser - Feb 13
Join Rox-THON on Thursday, February 13th at the Black River Barn on Route 10 in Randolph to help raise funds to fight pediatric cancer. Before you leave, leave your receipt at the door and proceeds will go to Goryeb Children's Hospital.

Roxbury High School's Rox-THON is a fundraiser for our fight against pediatric cancer. Starting this year, donations will go to Goryeb Children's Hospital (Morristown, NJ) and 30% of those proceeds will support pediatric cancer research and medical bills through Four Diamonds (Penn State Children's Hospital). 

Click here  to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Expo (Multi-Cultural Celebration) - Feb 20
Come and tantalize your five senses through international expressions of cuisine, music, art, crafts, costumes, dance performances, and so much more on Thursday, February 20, 2020 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 Spring Musical: Fiddler on the Roof at RHS - Feb 27-29  
K-6 STEAM Expo: Seeds of Sustainability - Register now thru Feb 1
Calling all Scientists, Engineers, and Earth Savers! Registration is now open for the  K-6 STEAM Expo and will remain open until January 15th. This year's expo will be Saturday, March 7, 2020. This year's STEAM Expo theme is Sustainability: Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies. 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 "Sustainability: Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies". 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, in 2018 the Roxbury Schools 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!

Dates Set for Roxbury's Kindergarten Registration for Next Year
Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 school district preparing the children of today for tomorrow, has set its Kindergarten registration dates for the 2020/2021 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 (P5112). If there are any questions regarding the policy or procedure, please reach out to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chuck Seipp at  cseipp@roxbury.org  or by calling 973-584-6799.
 
Roxbury Township Public Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to help children develop skills and strategies that will help them learn and establish a foundation for lifelong success in education. The program allows more time for students to address curriculum in depth and allows teachers to provide additional activities in learning.
 
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.
 
Parents must make an appointment at their home school to register their child. If the home school is unknown, please contact the Transportation department at 973-584-6756 and based on your address, they can let you know what school your child should be attending.  Click here   to view the different school's registration schedules.

Scholarships are offered in Morris - Deadline Mar 31
The Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund, Inc. (MCREAP) is offering seven scholarships to Morris County residents who are attending and will be graduated from a public high school.  This scholarship is for students who plan to pursue a career in education and who will be attending an approved four-year accredited college or university offering a bachelor's degree with an education major.  The scholarships are for $2,000. The recipients will be sent $2,000. after the chairperson receives a copy of the first semester transcript which indicates enrollment in the field of education and a successful academic record.  The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 31. Scholarship applications are available at your high school guidance office or at  https://www.morriscountyrea.org Click here to read about this scholarship from the Roxbury Register.

Roxbury Basketball Updates:
Morris Hills over Roxbury - Girls basketball recap - Jan 16
Semaya Turner filled the box score with 18 points, six rebounds, four steals, three assists and three blocks for Morris Hills in its 50-36 victory over Roxbury in Rockaway.  Roxbury (1-9) held a 22-19 lead at the midway point before Morris Hills (6-3) responded with a 31-14 second half.  Mackenzie Creighton also stuffed the stat sheet in the win with 17 points, eight dimes, four boards and four steals. Tamiya Turner was the other double-digit scorer for Morris Hills with 13 points and four rebounds.  Morgan Lessig paced Roxbury with 16 points, including three 3-pointers. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury over Morris Hills - Boys basketball recap - Jan 16
Kyle Haegele scored a team-high 20 points to lead Roxbury over Morris Hills, 56-34, in Succasunna.  Trevor Napoliello finished with 10 points while Brian Nichols chipped in nine for Roxbury (9-2), which has won five consecutive games and six of its last seven.  Morris Hills falls to 5-4 with the loss. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

No. 17 West Morris over Roxbury - Boys basketball recap - Jan 22
Christian Cevis netted a game-high 27 points to lead West Morris, No. 17 in the  NJ.com Top 20, past Roxbury, 77-51, in West Morris.  Ethan Stoute added 16 points for West Morris (11-1), which used a second-half outburst to outscore Roxbury 42-17 to put the game away.  Trevor Napoliello sank four 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, while Kyle Haegele chipped in with 17 for Roxbury (9-3). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Ice Hockey Updates:
Roxbury over West Morris - Boys ice hockey recap - Jan 20
Nick Hefferle racked up three goals and an assist to pave the way for Roxbury in an 8-1 win over West Morris at Aspen Ice Arena in Randolph.  Joe Carey recorded a goal and two assists while Brian Westergaard, Kyle Jenkins and Nick Thomas each collected a goal and an assist. Steven Keane also scored while Kevin Keane had two assists.  Ryan Callahan turned aside 17 of 18 shots that came his way for Roxbury (8-6-1), who led 1-0 after the first period and scored seven goals the rest of the way.  Cameron Veno put West Morris (7-9-1) on the board with a goal in the third period. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com. Click here to read more coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

Hat-Trick Game for Thomas as Roxbury Ice Hockey Beats Vernon - Jan 23
A first-period hat-trick performance by Nick Thomas led the Roxbury High School ice hockey team to its ninth victory Thursday as the team defeated Vernon.  The Gaels got off to a fast start en route to the 6-3 victory led by Thomas' three goals. Thomas' first was unassisted, and the next two were assisted by Nick Hefferle and Brian Westergaard.  Vernon scored early in the second period, but Roxbury responded minutes later with a goal from Hefferle and an assist from Kevin Keane.  Vernon scored again, to make it 4-2, and had a big opportunity to make it a one-goal game with a penalty shot late in the period. But goalie Ryan Callahan made the save - one of 21 he accomplished during the battle - reigniting the Gaels. 

With six seconds to play in the period, Hefferle led a two-on-one rush up-ice, sliding a beautiful pass to Kyle Jenkins who fired it to the back of the net for the goal. Hefferle then won the face-off at center ice, raced in on goal and scored unassisted with less than a second remaining.  Vernon scored one in the third, but couldn't get any closer as Callahan shut the door for the rest of the night. The win brought the Gaels record this season to 9-6-1.  Roxbury's next game is Senior Night, on Jan 26 when it plays Mount Olive at 6:30 pm at Aspen Ice in Randolph. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
Gaels Going Green - Did you know...
Since 2016, the Roxbury Township Public Schools has been striving to become more sustainable and green in its policies and practices. The Board of Education and administration made the decision to pursue district sustainability and green initiatives by creating and approving a half of dozen different policies outlining its position and efforts.  To that end, all seven schools in Roxbury Township attained Silver certification through Sustainable Jersey for Schools in August 2018. In this section, you will find various green initiatives, events, and tips to live a healthier, greener life.

Click here for more information regarding our sustainability initiative.

Morristown and Morris Township Receive Collectively Receive $57,700 in Recycling Grant
Morristown and Morris Township will receive $32,870 and $24,830 respectively out of the nearly $1 million the state is receiving in recycling grants.  The grants were announced by the State Department of Environmental Protections. The DEP "tonnage grants" reward municipal and county governments based on 2017 recycling numbers(the latest available statistics), according to DEP Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe. The grants, she said, are to be used to help implement and enhance local recycling efforts.  The grants will be used to improve recycling efforts through a variety of initiatives, such as providing recycling receptacles in public places, upgrading recycling drop-off centers, conducting education and outreach, implementing curbside recycling pickup programs, and funding recycling coordinator positions, said officials.

Other Morris County towns receiving grants include:
  • Parsippany $179,993 
  • Florham Park, $50,634
  • Randolph $48,085
  • Montville $47,579 
  • Roxbury $46,012
  • Rockaway Township $45,613 
  • Denville $42,283 
  • Mount Olive $38,958
  • East Hanover $31,826
  • Madison $25,673
  • Morris Plains $14,047
  • Chatham Township $12,276
Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

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!  Specific school related events can be found on their respective website calendars by visiting www.roxbury.org  and selecting the school from the drop down at the top left of the screen.

RHS Project Graduation
Roxbury Project Graduation is NOT just for senior parents! We need all high school parents to get involved. This group and event benefit all Roxbury students. Don't wait, we need your help now.  Each year on the night of graduation, we host Project Graduation, an all-night, alcohol/drug free event for Roxbury's graduating High School Seniors.  To make this happen each year we need your HELP!
 
Our meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the RHS guidance conference room. The next meeting is Tuesday, October 8th. Check us out on our Facebook page, Roxbury Project Graduation or the link for our website on the RHS website.  If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering,  please contact  Alana Hayford or  Audra Sarafin. Click here to read more details about this year's Project Graduation from our Virtual Backpack under the Flyer section.

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

Jacobus Makes Coastal Carolina President's List
Roxbury resident Faith Jacobus was one of more than 800 students named to President's List at Coastal Carolina University for the Fall 2019 semester.  To be named to the President's List, students must achieve a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) for the semester.  Jacobus a Marine Science major from Ledgewood. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

Three from Roxbury Make Susquehanna Dean's List
Three students from Roxbury attained the Fall semester Dean's List at Susquehanna University.  The students are Kimberly Gust, of Succasunna, a Graphic Design (BA) major of the Class of 2022 and a graduate of Morris Co. of Tech High School; Erin Hawley, of Landing, a Luxury Brand Marketing & Management (BS) major of the Class of 2023 and a graduate of Roxbury High School and Connor Young, of Ledgewood, a Finance (BS) major of the Class of 2020 and a graduate of Roxbury High School. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

Roxbury's Alexandra Berdej Attains DeSales Dean's List
Roxbury resident Alexandra Berdej made the Dean's List for the Fall 2019 session at DeSales University in Pennsylvania.  To qualify for Dean's List, a student must have a minimum 3.50 GPA.  Berdej, a Landing resident, graduated from Roxbury High School in 2017 and is a sophomore at DeSales. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

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:
01/27/2020 - Regular Meeting
02/10/2020 - Regular Meeting
03/02/2020 - Workshop Meeting
03/12/2020 - (Thursday @ 6:30 p.m.) Workshop/Training (RHS Guidance Conference Room) 
03/16/2020 - Regular Meeting
04/06/2020 - Workshop Meeting
04/27/2020 - Regular Meeting
05/18/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
06/08/2020 - Workshop Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
06/22/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
07/20/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Media Center)
07/22/2020 - (Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.) Retreat (Office of Public Works)
08/31/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Media Center)
09/21/2020 - Regular Meeting
10/12/2020 - Regular Meeting
11/23/2020 - Regular Meeting
12/14/2020 - Regular Meeting
01/04/2021 - 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!

ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!

Registrations are now being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2020/2021 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
The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.

The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Catalyst Prep, Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.

Continuing this year, the Community School has also teamed up with My 3 Sons Family Tutoring for ACT and SAT Preparation. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! 

Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!

Roxbury Community School - 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's scheduled so far:
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:
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 Public Library Preschool Fair 2020
Join us for our third annual Roxbury Area Preschool Fair, sponsored by the Roxbury Public Library and the MOMS Club of Roxbury, Chester, and Mendham. Representatives from 10+ schools from Roxbury and the surrounding area provide information about school programs, curriculum, philosophy and the admission process at this event. Children are welcome! Click here to read about this event from TAPinto Roxbury.

Roxbury Youth Hockey Goalie Wins with NJ Devils Team in Canada
Roxbury Youth Ice Hockey goalie Mikey Guadagnino, who attends Eisenhower Middle School, last weekend won the Goalie Challenge at the CAN/AM youth hockey tournament in Montreal.  Playing with his NJ Devils Youth Hockey Team, Guadagnino, 12, gave up only one goal in the first round. He went the next three rounds shutting-out the competition for the victory.  Guadagnino's team played against six other teams from Canada and the United States. 

Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.


Roxbury Help 'Expected' on Lake Hopatcong Algal Bloom Projects
Roxbury is one of four towns on Lake Hopatcong expected to provide "in-kind donations" of services that could help secure $750,000 to study ways of dealing with harmful algal blooms (HABs) on the lake.  Word of the "in-kind donations" came in a press release from Morris County. The release announced that Morris County and Sussex County will allocate $50,000 in matching funds to support an application by the Lake Hopatcong Commission (LHC) for a potential $500,000 state grant to study and reduce HABs on the lake.

The county noted, that combined with a $50,000 match from the LHC and $150,000 of "expected in-kind donations" by lake towns -- Hopatcong, Jefferson, Mount Arlington and Roxbury -- there is a potential $750,000 for projects to begin this spring.

The nature of these municipal contributions was not detailed. They likely would entail contributing to storm drain cleanups and other lake-related efforts by township crews, said Lake Hopatcong Foundation Chairman Marty Kane. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

A Trip to Austria for U18 Athletes with Volleyball(ish) Skills
The United States Fistball Association (USFA) is inviting young men and women born in 2002 or later to attend tryouts for the U18 National Fistball Team that will compete in the Fistball World Championships in Austria during July 2020.  Tryouts are being held in Roxbury  into January.

"As a U18 team, athletes age out, and we need to build new teams every two years," said USFA President Bob Feld. "It is anticipated that there will be players with no previous experience. Our coaching staff will provide instruction to create a competitive team to bring to Austria." 

Fistball is a very exciting and fast paced international team sport consisting of five players on each team and is very similar to volleyball in many ways. Fistball also allows for three individual touches by players using a closed fist - plus an added bounce allowed before each touch. As in volleyball, when receiving a serve from the opposing team the idea is to save, set and spike the ball back into the opponent's half of the field.  All U18 athletes are encouraged to attend the tryouts and clinics to learn more about the fundamentals and strategies of Fistball. Click here to read more from TAPinto 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 & 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!
Mt Arlington Rec is now taking applications for the 2020 Girls Little League Softball Season. All girls ages 7-16, with residency or whom attend school within Mt Arlington and Roxbury are eligible to play both regular season, tournaments and All Stars. This year we have been invited to combine teams with our Wharton neighbors. Last year our combined Allstar team won a District and sectional championship and made it to the state tournament. Registration Closes February 28th. Registration fee: is $85.00 per child. 

Mount Arlington Recreation Spring 2020 Recreation Soccer Sign Ups now thru March 1st. 

Mt Arlington Rec presents 2020 Spring Tee Ball & Coach Pitch. Open to all Mount Arlington & surrounding area boys and girls ages 4-8. Registration will be open until March 1st. Registration Fee: $25 per child. Spring season runs for 6 sessions, Coach Pitch and Tee Ball will be held at MAPS School both on Saturdays at 9am. 

Online registration is available at 
https://register.communitypass.net/MtArlingtonBorough.  Click here to read more about these programs in our Virtual Backpack under the Flyer section.  
Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!

Go to roxburylibrary.org to access Roxbury's Library's upcoming Events Calendar for adults and children. Register online for programs or call the library at (973) 584-2400. For general information, contact comments@roxburylibrary.org.


Adult Services
Membership Drive and Fundraiser
The Friends of the Roxbury Township Public Library 2020 Membership Drive and Fundraiser kick-off has begun. Membership covers the period January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. In addition to knowing that you are supporting a vital part of our community, membership entitles you to attend the Friends-only preview night to our popular fundraiser book sale. Donations to the Friends are tax deductible. To all our Friends who supported the Library in 2019, and in previous years, we thank you for your continued support. Please look for your renewal notice in the mail. Applications for membership are available at the Library's circulation desk or by going on line at https://roxburylibrary.org/friends/.

S.H.I.P.
A State Health Insurance Assistance Program that offers counseling on Medicare for NJ residents. Tuesdays at 10:00 am.

Mah Jongg
All skill levels welcome. Games are every Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 5 pm.

Beading and Jewelry Making Club - Discover Your Own Creativity
Do you like to make your own original jewelry? Join us on Thursdays from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, and share your knowledge with others. Experience necessary. Please bring your own supplies. Click here for more information.

Book Groups
New members always welcome!
Monday Evening- 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
Thursday Afternoon- 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 am
Literary Horizons- 1st Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. New members always welcome.
Walking Talking Book Group- Call the library for meeting dates and times.
 
Youth Services
Weekly Events
  • Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2 - Tuesdays @10:30 am
  • STEAM for Kids - Tuesdays @ 4:00 pm          
  • Toddler Story Time-35 months and younger - Wednesdays @ 10:30 am
  • Preschool Story Time (3 years and older) - Wednesdays @ 11:30 am
  • Chess Club (K-6th graders) - Wednesdays 5:00 pm  
  • Story Time @ the Lake - Friday, December 13 @ 11:00 am
Check Facebook for relocation information in the event of bad weather.
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