News & Announcements

September 2011

The fury of Hurricane Irene
The wrath of raging waters in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene washes away and destroys the twin sixteen inches diameter barrels that once crossed Rockaway River at the foot of Harrison Street in the Town of Boonton. Read more
Click here to view Town of Boonton Existing Sewer Drainage
Click here to view Rockaway River 1961 Alignment and Today
Click here to view Old JC Sewer Rockaway River Crossing
Click here to view the original Rockaway River Alignment, circa 1970

June 2011

More Work Ahead on Sewage Project
Daily Record - June 11, 2011
A sewage pipe relining project that began in early May and spilled a million gallons of waste into Monroe Street homes is still underway, said Edward Ho, executive director of the Rockaway Valley Regional Sewerage Authority. Read more

Sewage Floods Boonton Homes
Daily Record - May 21, 2011
Three families were displaced as cleaning crews mopped up a stinky mess at their Monroe Street homes after massive pumps draining raw sewage failed Wednesday night, filling the yards and basements with several feet of waste early Thursday. Read more

Sewerage Authority Offering Some Help
Neighbor News - May 13, 2011
The residents of Monroe Street returned before Boonton's Board of Aldermen with more questions and concerns about the recent construction project being constructed on the road. Read more

March 2011

Appreciation is given to the following employees for their dedication of service to the RVRSA:

• Maria Brush receives appreciation for her 20 years of service to the RVRSA in December of 2010.
• Jim Maxson receives long time and valued employee appreciation for his 15 years of service to the RVRSA in December of 2010.
• Donald Trammo receives acknowledgement for his 20 years of service to the RVRSA in December of 2010.
• Scott Trimmer is appreciated for his 20 years of service to the RVRSA in December of 2008.
• Jerry Flood is acknowledged for his 20 years of service to the RVRSA in December of 2008.
• Edward Ho receives long time appreciation for his 20 years of service to the RVRSA in September of 2006.

We congratulate the achievements of the following employees:

• Dwayne Storey – obtaining S4 in May of 2009 and C4 in December of 2008.
• B. K. Sandy Thai – successfully received recognition as Certified Municipal Finance Officer in December, 2004; obtaining accreditation as Qualified Purchasing Agent in March 2009 and Registered Public Purchasing Specialist in March 2004.
• Natalie Pisarcik – obtaining S2 in December 2001, N2 in April 2008 and C3 in April 2010. In addition to be certified by the State of New Jersey as a Volunteer Firefighter I for the Town of Boonton.
• Maria Brush – obtaining S3 accreditation in April 2003 and C2 in 2003.
• Malgorzata Wachowiak – obtaining S1 in April 2005.
• Dave Constantine – obtaining S2 in August 2003 and C3 in November 2009
• Eric Leahy – obtaining S1 in 2001 and C2 licensing in December of 2003. In addition to be certified by the State of N.J. as Volunteer Firefighter II for the Borough of Hopatcong, and holder of CDL Class B.
• Warren Thunell – obtaining S2 in November 1999 and C1.