Roxbury Schools News & Events
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Our students, staff, and schools are active members of the community who give their time to academics, athletics, the arts, and causes close to their hearts. Check out news and events throughout Roxbury.
Spotlight on Roxbury!
We want to hear from you Roxbury! We're always looking for great stories or things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! Share your stories with us at goodnews@roxbury.org or by submitting the online form here.
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Calendar Update (Last Week of School)
The last week of school, June 21st through June 24th, will be four-hour days for students with no afternoon office hours, full days for staff. School hours will be communicated via the building principals.
Grab-n-go lunches will be available.
Wishing you great health and much happiness in these final days of the 2020-2021 school year.
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Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full 2.5 years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.
Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Click here to discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom with numerous resources from the National Museum of African American History and Culture in conjunction with the Smithsonian.
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June is Pride Month
Conversations to have with your children about Pride
+ Find age-appropriate ways to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity
+ Learn from and share the stories of LGBTQIA family members
+ Normalize an open and accepting environment for LGBTQIA
Click here to read 8 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month With Kids.
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Roxbury HS Recognizes the Top Ten Students of 2021 |
On Thursday evening, Roxbury High School held a virtual Top Ten Ceremony to honor the students in the senior class who will be graduating with the highest academic averages and teachers they have selected who have played the most significant role in their educational experience. Click the video above to view this ceremony. Click here to read more about this Top Ten recognition on our website under "In the News".
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Roxbury HS Senior Awards Ceremony |
On Wednesday evening, Roxbury High School held a virtual Senior Awards Ceremony. Please take some time to watch this ceremony. It is a great way to celebrate the achievements of our seniors. Click the video above to view this senior awards ceremony. |
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Roxbury HS Senior Athlete Awards Ceremony |
On Monday evening, Roxbury High School held a virtual Senior Athletic Awards Ceremony. Please take some time to watch this ceremony. It is a great way to celebrate the achievements of our seniors. Click the video above to view this senior awards ceremony. |
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Alves Named NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete
Congratulations RHS Senior Timothy Alves for being named Roxbury High School's New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
For more than 100 years, academics and athletics have been a major focus of the NJSIAA. This Award epitomizes this focus. Timothy is a varsity letter winner in both lacrosse and Indoor Track & Field. He plans to attend Florida State in the Fall. Click here to read this story on our website under "In the News".
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EMS Student Honored at Morris County’s Middle School Leadership Award Dinner
Roxbury Township Public Schools is proud to announce that one of its students, Kate McDougal, an eighth-grader at Eisenhower Middle School (EMS), received the Morris County Superintendent’s Middle School Leadership Award (MSLA) by the Morris County Association of School Administrators (MCASA) this spring.
This award is for graduating middle school students whose actions and deeds “represent a model of citizenship and leadership in their respective school community”. Click here to read more about Kate and this award on our website under, "In the News".
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Roxbury tubist will play free concert next month
Zachary Solano of Ledgewood, an accomplished tuba player, will be among those to play a free concert in Morris Township in July. The free concert, performed by the Hanover Wind Symphony, is entitled "Bring People To Music and Music To People... Again" and will be staged at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, in an open air format at Ginty Field on Woodland Avenue in Morris Township.
Audience members should come to the concert with lawn chairs or blankets, and observe all applicable CDC guidelines.
The 2020 Hanover Wind Symphony summer music scholarship winner and an accomplished tubist, Zachary Solano of Ledgewood, a graduating senior at Roxbury High School, will be playing with the wind band on July 6. He will perform a tuba solo as part of "Beelzebub," by Andrea Catozzi.
Reflecting on the past year, Solano says, "When the pandemic forced all of us to quarantine and caused my school to become virtual, I was shocked at how different things would be for me as I settled into my 'new normal,' but saw an opportunity to make the most of the almost infinite time I had been given. I had to adapt quickly, but I was able to rise to the challenge. I began spending all of my free time practicing the tuba, and used the money awarded to me by the Hanover Wind Symphony to take lessons with world-renowned musicians.
"Although the pandemic has been challenging, I am grateful for the time I have been afforded to focus on my craft. A silver lining is that Covid-19 allowed me to become a more mature musician, and the generosity of the Hanover Wind Symphony made many of the experiences I had during the pandemic possible."
The 85-member Hanover Wind Symphony is a unique extension of the great American tradition of adult music performance. One of only a handful of outstanding, community-based, adult wind bands in New Jersey, the Hanover Wind Symphony delights audiences of all ages by giving a contemporary twist to traditional favorites. The large orchestra is made up exclusively of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. For further information about the summer concert, visit www.hanoverwinds.org. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.
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Paint Nice Messages on Stones
at Upcoming Roxbury Event - June 27
For the second year, the Roxbury High School Interact Club is inviting people to an event where inspiring messages will be painted on rocks that will be placed throughout the township in honor of Maya Guberman and Christopher D’Amico, two young people whose deaths inspired movements promoting kindness.
The stone painting event is scheduled for June 27, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Roxbury Rotary Club pavilion at Horseshoe Lake Park in Succasunna, said Roxbury Interact Club Secretary Julia Kest. Click here to read more about this event from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Roxbury Kindergarten
Registration Dates for 2021/2022
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. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2021 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.
To register for Kindergarten, parents must bring their child’s original birth certificate, a record of immunizations, and three proofs of residency at the time of registration. To access more details, visit www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration.
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Need help buying groceries? NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is New Jersey's food assistance program that can help you buy groceries. Learn more about NJ SNAP at www.NJSNAP.gov.
Click here to view informational flyers in English and Spanish in our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury Technology Help Desk for Students & Parents
The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form. Thank you.
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FCC: Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.
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State of Our Gaels Nation |
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Roxbury High School Gaelvision |
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
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Roxbury Lacrosse Updates
Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference boys lacrosse honors
Click here to see which Gaels made the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference boys lacrosse honors from the Daily Record.
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Roxbury Baseball/Softball Updates
Roxbury beats Passaic Valley for NJ 1, Gr. 3 title, ending a 29-year drought - June 12
For nearly three decades, it almost seemed like a hex had been placed over the Roxbury softball program. Sure, the Gaels have won a few conference titles since 1992, but winning a tournament was nothing short of a tantalizing accomplishment. A decades long string of one-run losses, controversial calls gone against them, buzzsaw ace pitchers, and ill-timed defensive miscues in big games was most recently added to the misery recently, with a walk-off loss in the county championship game with only one out needed to win the title. Those days are over as of Saturday. And with a young core of players anchoring this team, an extended run of collecting hardware may just be getting started in Roxbury.
Two crooked numbers on offense – punctuated by a big home run blast off the bat of Jayden Pennella – were all the Gaels needed to support standout freshman pitcher Hailey Errichiello. When all was finished, second-seeded Roxbury snapped its 29-year drought by defeating Passaic Valley, 5-1, to capture the NJSIAA Section 1, Group 3 crown. Click here to read more from NJ.com. Click here to read additional game coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
An Extra-Innings End to Roxbury Softball's State Tournament Run
The Roxbury High School softball team’s most successful season in three decades ended yesterday with a 1-0 walk-off loss to the Cranford Cougars in the bottom of the ninth inning. The loss short-circuited the Gaels' chance to advance in the NJSIAA state tournament, but the team ended its 20-7 season having won a state sectional title for the first time in 29 years, an achievement praised Tuesday night by the Roxbury Mayor and Council. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Roxbury Track & Field Updates
Track and field: Official qualifiers & seeds for 2021 NJSIAA Meet of Champions (boys)
On Monday afternoon, the NJSIAA released the official seeds and qualifiers for the 2021 Meet of Champions. Click here to see which Gaels made the list from NJ.com.
Track and field: Official qualifiers & seeds for 2021 NJSIAA Meet of Champions (girls)
On Monday afternoon, the NJSIAA released the official seeds and qualifiers for the 2021 Meet of Champions. Click here to see which Gaels made the list from NJ.com.
Group Championships track and field: Group 3 boys results
The Group Championships were held Friday and Saturday, bringing New Jersey high school track and field season one step closer to the ultimate goal, the Meet of Champions. Click here for the complete results from all three sites around the state from NJ.com.
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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 policies and regulations outlining its position and efforts.
To that end, all seven schools in Roxbury Township attained Bronze certification through Sustainable Jersey for Schools in August 2018 and now we are striving to renew that certification and attain the next level, Silver! 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.
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The Lake Hopatcong Foundation's Floating Classroom is setting sail this summer! Cruises every Monday 11 a.m. July 12th to August 30th.
Guests can reserve a spot for discovery and take part in hands-on science experiences with various types of lake monitoring equipment.
Pricing: Children (17 and under) = $15; Adult = $20; and Seniors (65+) = $18.
Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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School Community Asset Map - You Can Help!
As part of our initiative to maintain Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification, we continuously need to update our Community Asset Map. This is a collective inventory of the positive and valued aspects of a community by identifying the places, institutions, programs, and people that contribute to making our communities great places to learn and live.
Community assets can include information on local artists, scientists, and other experts, parks, local historic buildings, and green businesses, but can also include resources like cultural activities and events, arts, cultural and service organizations, social service agencies, and community organizations that are part of the great community context.
We've come up with over 700 businesses, restaurants, educational institutions, medical facilities, transportation hubs, and community organizations since 2018, but we need your help up in updating this list as we know things are ever-changing.
Please take a few minutes and jot down a few places and/or groups that you can think of to help round out our list. Click here for more information regarding the Roxbury Community Asset Map and how you can contribute.
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MCMUA's Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Dates Set
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority will hold its next Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days for residents June 26.
Guidelines regarding acceptable hazardous material is located here: acceptable hazardous materials and includes pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, oil-based paints, stains, paint thinners and removers, solvents, automotive fluids, lead acid and rechargeable batteries, pool chemicals, and darkroom chemicals.
Also accepted are aerosol cans (not empty), propane and helium cylinders, small quantities of asbestos (wetted, double bagged and sealed with duct tape to a 100 pound limit), driveway sealant, roofing tar, fluorescent bulbs, PCB-ballasts, mercury thermometers and switches, household cleaning products, muriatic acid. Visit www.MCMUA.com for additional updates regarding our Household Hazardous Waste and other programs as they are announced.
Drop off events are scheduled for:
- Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy
- Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy
- Saturday, October 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Chatham High School 255 Lafayette Ave., Chatham
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, MCMUA is requesting that patrons store all materials in the trunk, cargo area, or bed of the vehicle for easy access by the MUA's contractor, whose team will remove it from the vehicle. All participants dropping off household hazardous materials must wear face coverings, keep their vehicle windows closed, and stay in their vehicles for the duration of the event. Please plan your visit accordingly.
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Roxbury Trails: Take a Hike in Roxbury, NJ
It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and into the sunshine, no matter what the temperature is! There are five parks in Roxbury with trails, with varying levels of difficulty. Several trails have great views this time of year. Descriptions, images, maps as well as links to other local trails are available.
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Roxbury Collects
Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Schools collects "Box Tops for Education" at the K-8 schools. It's 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 our K-8 schools.
Skip the Clip with the next generation of Box Tops! Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online.
for more information.
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Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our community 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.
Let's continue to work to go green! (On occasion though, 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 and events are received. Check the backpack!
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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 or 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.
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Roxbury Employment Opportunities |
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Roxbury Schools
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online, visit www.roxbury.org/employment.
Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings |
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Mondays:
06/21/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
07/19/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
07/21/2021 - Retreat Meeting (Location TBD)
08/30/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
09/30/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
10/11/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
11/15/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
12/13/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
01/06/2022 - Reorganization Meeting (Location TBD)
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!
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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!
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Roxbury's Gasiorowski Makes Springfield College Dean's List
Roxbury resident Dylan Gasiorowski was named to Springfield College Dean's List for the 2021 Spring Semester. Gasiorowski, of Succasunna, has a primary major of Computer and Information Services. The criteria for selection to the Dean's List are as follows: The student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework for the term, exclusive of "P" grades. The student must not have any incompletes or missing grades in the designated term. The student must have a minimum semester grade average of 3.500 for the term. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Two From Roxbury Area Make Coastal Carolina Dean's List
Two Roxbury area residents were among the more than 2,100 students who made the Spring 2021 Semester Dean's List at Coastal Carolina University, said the school. Students who make the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the semester. Among those students are: Jake D'Ambola, an Economics major from Wharton and William Lanno, an Accounting/Finance major from Landing. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Two From Roxbury Make Academic Achievement Lists at Western New England
Two former Roxbury High School students earned academic honors for the Spring 2021 semester at Western New England University, said the school. William John Hefferle, of Succasunna, was named to the university's President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher. Hefferle is studying mechanical engineering. Jacob Victor Dino Named was named to Western New England's Dean's List, having achieved a GPA of 3.30 or higher. Dino, also of Succasunna, is studying sports management. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Roxbury Students Make Dean's and President's Lists at James Madison
Five students from the Roxbury area were recently honored by James Madison University for their academic achievements. Ledgewood resident Jessica Mobilio was named to the President's List for the spring 2021 semester, according to the school. Mobilio is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Darren Wyse of Succasunna, majoring in finance, made the Dean's List as did Alexander Brito of Landing, who is majoring in health sciences, Ashley Miller of Mount Arlington, who is majoring in marketing and Alexa Cleffi of Succasunna, who is majoring in psychology. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Roxbury Community School
Upcoming Programs & Events
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RCS Summer Camps
Roxbury Community School summer camps are under way! Our camps and programs are open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents
Registrations are currently being accepted for:
- Basketball Camps (Grades 5-9)
- Broadway Bound/Behind the Curtain Theatre Camp
- Calling All Kids (PreK-K) Camp
- Coach Miller's Tennis Camp
- Gaels Speed Camp (Grs 4-12)
- Movement & Mindfulness Camp (Ages 4-6)
- Summer Band I (Grades 5-6)
- Summer Band II (Gr 7-9)
- Percussion Camps (Gr 5-9)
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Register is now open for the 2021/2022
Roxbury Community School Preschool!
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!
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RCS 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 Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep, Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep, and My 3 Sons/NJ Tutoring to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's. Registrations are ongoing throughout the year! Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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Around Town
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township.
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!
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Roxbury Public Library
Go to roxburylibrary.org to access Roxbury 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. Click here to view Roxbury Library's upcoming programs in events in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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Roxbury Public Library Hosting Book Sale
The Friends of the Roxbury Public Library will be hosting an outdoor book sale on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library, which funds the Library’s substantial program offerings all year long.
“Our Library, whether running in person or virtually, produces a huge amount of adult and youth enrichment programs, especially when you look at other libraries in comparable communities,” said President of the Roxbury Library Board of Trustees Aldo Palma. “The Friends of the Roxbury Public Library need our support through the book sale to continue sponsoring programs and events that benefit us all.”
The sale will take place entirely outside in the front parking lot, making it easy to shop safely at your convenience. Cash or checks accepted. No appointments are necessary. Park in the back lot or on Main Street and please bring your own reusable bags. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
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'Library of Things' now offered by the Roxbury Public Library
Have a temporary need for a full-sized metal detector? How about a sewing machine? How about a very practical "check engine" meter, to figure out why that pesky light won't go out on the dashboard.
Patrons of the Roxbury Township Public Library, located on Main Street in Succasunna, can borrow each of these things, and many more, with their library card. How about an over-sized Jenga game? Or an ice cream maker? What if a library were meant to offer more than books and media?
According to a release issued by the library Wednesday, the staff has significantly expanded its lending collection to include dozens of new items. This new collection is called the "Library of Things." The collection provides library cardholders access to a wide variety of things -- many of which might be used only a few times per year -- without the burden of purchasing and storing infrequently used objects.
The library staff curated the new collection. The borrowing period varies depending on the thing but will be up to two weeks. So what’s on the lending menu?
- Electronics include: digital film & slide scanner, external DVD drive, karaoke machine, LED, party lights, mobile hotspot, portable speaker with mic, selfie stick and tripod, sphero mini, travel adapter, waterproof bluetooth speaker
- Hobbies and Crafts: button maker, cricut Joy, sewing machine
- Kitchen and Dining: fondue pot, ice cream maker, induction cooktop
- Music and Media: adult acoustic guitar, cassette to MP3 converter, concert ukulele, digital drum set, keyboard, kids acoustic guitar, lyre harp, mandolin, otamatone, record player, steel tongue drum
- Science & Engineering: makey makey, microscope
- Sports & Outdoors: badminton set, binoculars, bubble machine, croquet set, gas camp stove, kids outdoor explorer set, lanterns, megaphone, pickleball set, pogo stick, rangefinder, spikeball, spotting scope and tripod, table tennis set, telescope, trekking poles
- Tools: check engine light reader, electrical maintenance and test kit, luggage scale, metal detector, moisture meter, pressure washer, stud finder
- Toys and Games: backgammon set, checkers, chess set, Dungeons and Dragons starter it, giant Connect 4, gold panning kitm MahJong Set, Yard Jenga
Click here to read more about the 'Library of Things" from the Roxbury Register.
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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!
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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!
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Lakefront, numbered dock signs still available on Lake Hopatcong
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation calls them "A simply sign for a safer lake." Since 2016, according to the non-profit foundation, which is headquartered in Landing, little blue and white signs, attached to docks, boathouses, and even shoreline trees, have been popping up all around Lake Hopatcong.
These signs are B-SAFE (Blue Signs Are For Emergencies) dock numbers and are designed to help emergency personnel efficiently respond to calls by land or water. The Dock Numbering Program, launched by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, aims to improve emergency response times and safety on Lake Hopatcong. Each dock number is linked to that lakefront property’s 9-1-1 street address. If an emergency occurs, an accurate location can be reported using the nearest dock number as a reference point.
Lakefront property owners may voluntarily purchase and post a B-SAFE dock number sign anywhere it can be easily seen from the water. Signs can be purchased through the Lake Hopatcong Foundation at lakehopatcongfoundation.org. Signs ordered by June 25 will be delivered in July. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.
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Roxbury cops offer 'free movie night' - June 25
The Roxbury Township Police Department will offer a "Free Movie Night at Horseshoe Lake" at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 25. The family movie "The Sandlot" will be shown. The family-friendly event will feature free popcorn, hot dogs from Davey’s, and ice cream from Cliff's until supplies run out. Bring chairs or a blanket. All are invited. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will start around 8:30 p.m.
Click here to read about this event from the Roxbury Register.
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Miss Lotta's 5th Annual Veterans' Cruise - June 26
Miss Lotta sets sail on Saturday, June 26th, and runs 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Help Roxbury cheer for and thank our Veterans from the shoreline as Miss Lotta cruises by on Lake Hopatcong.
Lake Front Residents - Please decorate your docks and cheer/wave flags from your property as Miss Lotta passes by! The boat leaves Nolan's Point at 11 a.m. and cruises toward the Shore Hills Country Club.
Other Roxbury Residents - Meet at and cheer from the Roxbury viewing location at the Shore Hills Country Club Beach (195 Mt Arlington Blvd, Landing). Bring flags, make posters! The boat will be at this area around 11:30 a.m. Let's show the Veterans how much Roxbury appreciates and thanks them!
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury planning eighth annual townwide garage sale - June 27
The Roxbury Township Chamber of Commerce will host the township’s eighth annual town-wide garage sale on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27. The event will be held rain or shine. Residents are asked to save the date, and additional details will follow soon.
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Postponed' Last Year, St. Therese Carnival in Roxbury is Back - July 28-31
Evidence that life in Roxbury is getting back to normal after more than a year of COVID-19 dormancy: The annual St. Therese Carnival is on for this summer.
The Roman Catholic parish in Succasunna announced recently that the popular event, shelved last year as the pandemic reached its height, is returning July 28 through July 31. The carnival takes place at the fairgrounds section of Horseshoe Lake Park on Eyland Avenue in Succasunna. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Do you know a family that needs help to afford the cost of preschool?
Tuition assistance can make it possible for 3- and 4-year-olds in this area to attend a quality preschool program. Preschool Advantage has been assisting families in Morris and Somerset counties for 25 years. Applications are now available for the 2021-2022 academic year, with priority funding given to those who apply by March 1, 2021.
Click here to learn more about Preschool Advantage and the application process, or call 973-532-2501, or email.
Click here to view this flyer in English and Spanish in our Virtual Backpack.
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It's never been easier to take a Quick Peek at your child's early development.
Get a FREE, Quick Early Developmental Screening. Join the experts from Children's Specialized Hospital for a developmental screening for children ages 1 to 5 years old.
You will receive practical tools and resources about early childhood development.
Click here for more information or to register for a virtual quick developmental screening, or call 908-301-5498.
Click here to view this flyer in English and Spanish in our Virtual Backpack.
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NJ Human Services Extends COVID-19 Child Care Assistance Programs Through End of School Year
The state will be extending several COVID-19-related child care assistance programs for families and providers through the end of June 2021. As part of the public health emergency, the state launched the New Jersey School-Age Tuition Assistance Program to help families pay for care for their school-age child in need of child care as a result of COVID-19 remote learning schools schedules.
For families who have been approved for School-Age Tuition Assistance, payments for your child’s care will now continue through June 30, 2021. No new applications are being accepted.
If you need help paying for child care, you can apply for the state’s Child Care Subsidy Program. To give you a sense of whether you would be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy Program, the income maximum for a family of four is $52,400 annually. Use our calculator to see if you are likely to be eligible or visit our parent page to learn more about this program. If you need help finding child care, contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency. Families can apply online at www.ChildCareNJ.gov.
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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 Street in Succasunna. Remember a loved one or engrave your name in history! Engraved bricks cost $150 each. Group/bulk orders of ten (10) or more bricks submitted together can pay a discounted price of $125 per brick. Proceeds benefit the continued beautification of Main Street in Succasunna. 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!
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