Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban in Effect May 2022

Starting May 4th, 2022, New Jersey will ban single-use plastic bags in all stores, food service businesses, and grocery stores statewide.

This ban includes the use of polystyrene foam products including clamshell containers, plates, cups, food trays and utensils in all food service businesses statewide.

Bring your own reusable bag when you shop! For more information, visit www.bagupNJ.com<http://www.bagupNJ.com> or www.acua.com/bagban<http://www.acua.com/bagban>

For the entire month of April, the Buena Vista Township Environmental Commission, Clean Communities, and Sustainable Jersey will be sponsoring “Earth Month” to help the residents of BVT remove unwanted waste and trash from their properties.

The Buena Vista Township Public Works Building, located at 430 Union Road, East Vineland, will be open EVERY Saturday in April from 8 am to 12 noon. They will be accepting the following: Appliances, metals, used motor oil, brush/leaves in biodegradable Kraft style bags ONLY, bulky rigid plastics, recyclables, E-Waste, and up to 4 tires with NO rims.

They cannot accept the following: Construction, demolition, lumber or concrete materials. No hazardous materials or paints. This service is for Buena Vista Township residents only and ID will be required.

For more information, please contact the BVT Public Works Department at 856-697-2100, ext 5.

On Monday, April 18th , 2022, the Environmental Commission will be giving away free trees as part of the Community Tree Recovery Program (an Arbor Day Foundation Program.).

The tree seedlings will be located at the Buena Vista Township Municipal Complex located at 890 Harding Highway, Buena, NJ 08310. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED.

Please call 856-697-2100, ext 8 to reserve your trees.

It is that time of year again, the Special Events Committee of Buena Vista Township is preparing for our 2022 Annual Calendar, Scrapbook, & Municipal Guide. Now is the time to get your ad space secured AND take advantage of the “Early Bird” Discount rates! Our regular rates for 2022 will be $150 for a business card sized ad, and $500 to sponsor an entire month (ad would be the size of 3 business cards).

But if you get your application, payment, and artwork in BEFORE Sept. 1st, the rates will be $125 for the business card size, or $450 for the entire month. These highly successful calendars go out to approximately 2,800 homes in Buena Vista Township and about 700 are distributed through the Municipal Complex.

So, DON’T DELAY, get your Applications in to us today. You can download the Sponsor Application through our website… www.buenavistanj.com, or request one through email; specialevents@buenavistanj.com.

For more information, please contact the Special Events Office at 856-697-2100 ext 8.

CLICK HERE for Application

The Buena Vista Township Special Events Committee proudly announces the first ever “National Night Out” in BVT!

On Tuesday, August 3rd from 6 – 8 pm. We will have Fire, State Police, EMS, and Forest Fire Service Vehicles on hand to see and touch. Demonstrations and dozens of Community Groups and organizations on site with free give-aways. Talk to our First Responders and thank them for all they do for our community.

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST: Free Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Ice Cream Cones, and goodie bags for the children.

We will be located at the Buena Regional High School Parking lot, with free parking at the Buena Regional Middle School next door.

Reasonably priced food will be available at the Special Events Booth. (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, and beverages.)

Don’t miss this amazing evening of fun in Buena Vista Township!

Farm Market Tour will be held on Saturday, July 10^th, 2021: 12 noon –  4 pm

Sponsored by the Buena Vista Township Environmental Commission and Green Team, transportation is provided by the Route 54/40 Shuttle. Come and take a ride with us to see our local farm markets and the beautiful flowers and produce they have to offer. There will be two pick-up locations: 

1^st Pick up at 12 Noon at The Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in Newtonville

2^nd pick up at 12:30pm at Cranberry Run in Buena

Reservations and Masks are required. Bring a small crate or box to hold your purchases at the back of the bus. Call to reserve your seat: Beth Conway, 856-697-2100, Ext 8

Located at the Buena Vista Township, 430 Union Road, East Vineland.

Every Saturday (3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, & 24^th) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon    

And Each Friday, except Good Friday (9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, & 30^th) from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Items accepted: Appliances, metals, used motor oil, brush/leaves in Biodegradable Kraft-type bags, bulky rigid plastics, recyclables, E-Waste, and up to 4 tires with no rims.

Items Not Accepted: Construction, demolition, lumber, or concrete materials. No hazardous materials or paint. 

Sponsored by the Buena Vista Township Environmental Commission, Clean Communities, and Sustainable Jersey. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 856-697-2100, ext 1.

Seedlings will be available by reservation only at the Buena Vista Township Municipal Complex, 890 Harding Highway, Buena. There will be two days for scheduled curb-side pick-up, please wear your mask and stay in your car: Thursday, April 29^th and Friday, April 30th.

For more information or to reserve your seedlings, call Beth Conway, Environmental Commission Secretary, at 856-697-2100, ext 8 or email: bconway@buenavistanj.com

Once again, Buena Vista Township will be livening up its Wednesday nights throughout the summer with eight (8) FREE concerts for your dancing and listening pleasure.

That’s right, you read correctly! Eight FREE concerts! Grab your dancing shoes and come out to Michael Debbi Park in Richland each Wednesday night. Seating is available or feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Bring your appetite, too!

Hamburgers & Hot dogs, fresh popped popcorn & snacks, ice cream sandwiches, and hot & cold beverages are available for purchase at very reasonable prices by the Special Events Committee at the concession stand. This year’s concerts include some old favorites and new bands to spice it up.

All concerts start at 7pm. Concession stand will begin serving at approximately 6:30 pm. Social Distancing and Face Coverings required at Concession Stand. For more information, contact Beth Conway, Chairwoman of Special Events, at 856-697-2100, ext 8 or email: specialevents@buenavistanj.com

Wednesday, June 23^rd – DJ Nicky G

Wednesday, June 30^th – Duck & Cover Band

Wednesday, July 7^th – Dr. Cheeko

Wednesday, July 14^th – Poor Mouth Henry

Wednesday, July 21^st – Bittersweet Duo

Wednesday, July 28^th – Tear It Up

Wednesday, August 4^th – Lonnie Youngblood

Wednesday, August 11^th  – DJ Nicky G

Wednesday, August 18^th  AND 25^th  – 2 Rain Dates (If needed)