We had a great turn out for Buena Vista Township’s 4th Annual Shredder Event. Many residents took advantage of the opportunity to clean out and dispose of old files safely and securely, and also to get rid of some electronics, too. All in all, the day was a huge success. Thanks to all who came and participated.
On September 19, 2018, Committeeman David Turner, on behalf of the Buena Vista Township Committee, accepted an Executive Proclamation from Governor Murphy’s Office for Buena Vista Township’s participation in “Rural Health Weeks 2018”. Rural Health Weeks is a State-wide event that runs from September 16 through September 30, 2018. The theme of this event is “Connecting Communities and Developing Networks”.
Citizens are encouraged to share, celebrate, and showcase their outcomes on how they work together on health and wellness. It is designed to encourage citizens to honor our rural communities as wonderful places to live, work, and play.
As part of this event, a “Health Fair” was held at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in Newtonville on September 19th for the residents of Buena Vista Township.
This is the schedule for the 2018 Fall Leaf Collection. There will be two pickups in each designated area. Dates may vary according to the weather conditions. Check Comcast Cable Channel 9 or on the Township’s website www.buenavistanj.com or Facebook for any updates.
DeROSA DRIVE, CEDAR GARDENS & COUNTRY CLUB: First Collection: November 5th, 6th, & 7th (until completion – weather permitting). Second Collection: Week of December 3rd (until completion – weather permitting).
COLLINGS LAKES: First Collection: Week of November 13th (until completion – weather permitting). Second Collection: Week of December 10th (until completion – weather permitting).
All leaves must be raked to the curb. NO BAGGED LEAVES WILL BE ACCEPTED in the above designated areas during these dates. Leaves with yard waste or other debris mixed in will not be accepted. To insure pick up, leaves must be placed curbside on the first scheduled date of collection in each area. Again, dates may vary slightly due to weather conditions. Call the Public Works Department at 856-692-4121 for more information.
The 4th Annual Shredder Event will take place on Saturday, September 15th from 10 am to 2 pm in the parking lot of the Buena Vista Township Municipal Building, 890 Harding Hwy.
Rain or Shine. Securely destroy confidential documents and records to protect you from identity theft while cleaning out unnecessary clutter. This event is for BVT residents only. Proof of residence is required.
There is a limit of 3 storage boxes per resident or business. Empty boxes, bags or containers must be taken back once they are emptied.
We cannot accept newspapers, magazines, phone books, binders or accordion folders.
ALSO THIS YEAR: Small computer and electronic items may be dropped off plus prescription medication disposal is also available.
Mark your Calendars TODAY!
For more information, please contact the Clerk’s office at 856-697-2100, extension 1, or visit our website: www.buenavistanj.com
Buena Vista Township’s Free Summer Concerts were a hit! Wednesday evenings at Michael Debbi Park in Richland was THE place to be this summer. The bands were great, and the food was served up fresh and yummy by the Buena Vista Township Special Events Committee. The new dance floor was a wonderful addition to the evenings and was enjoyed by all.
The Nature Trail at Michael Debbi Park is now open to the Public. The trail features nine (9) different stations in which the public can enjoy nature plants, creatures and even a vernal pond within the Pinelands. A brochure of the trail can be located within the trail as well as on the Township’s website at www.buenavistanj.com
Come out and celebrate the beginning of this Holiday Season with the lighting of our Holiday Christmas Tree. Join the Buena Vista Township Special Events Committee on Saturday, November 10th at 4 p.m. at Saw Mill Park on Harding Highway (Route 40) in Richland Village.
Santa will be arriving along with two of his Elves with the help from the Richland Volunteer Fire Company. There will be holiday music and sing-a-longs.
Every child will receive a candy cane. Help support our local Food Bank by bringing canned foods and non-perishable items and you will receive a ticket for a chance to win a prize! Lend a hand and help a family in need.
Buena Vista Township Special Events Committee will be hosting a “Holiday Gift Boutique” on December 1st at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in Newtonville from 10 am to 6 pm at 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville, NJ 08346. There will be a wonderful variety of unique, specialty, and handmade items to purchase for those special people on your Holiday Gift List. Make plans to join us and see all the beautiful things the vendors have to offer.
There will be food, snacks, and beverages available at very reasonable prices. Don’t miss this one! For more information, contact Special Events at 856-697-2100 ext. 8
Once again, we are calling upon you to place your ad in our highly successful Buena Vista Township Calendar and Municipal Guide for 2019. The calendar is delivered to every home
in Buena Vista Township (approximately 2,800+ homes) in mid-December plus around 1,000 additional copies are distributed through our Municipal Building. The calendars provide useful information all year long including a very helpful blue pages section featuring a Community Guide, Map and Phone Number List in the back section.
Calendar Ad Forms can be obtained on our website, www.buenavistanj.com. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Special Events at the Mayor’s office at 856-697-2100 ext #8 or email specialevents@buenavistanj.com
Come on out and support your local volunteer fire companies in the Township during the week of October 7th – 13th.
Companies will have different demonstrations, raffles, food and fun for the kids! A special visit from Smokey Bear himself might just be happening at any given time! Don’t forget to teach your children all about fire prevention and plan a family escape route for your home in the event of a fire!
Collings Lakes Vol. Fire Company is holding an Open House on Friday, October 5th from 7pm to 9pm. Meet the firefighters, extrication demonstrations, forest fire and firefighting display and much more.
East Vineland Vol. Fire Company is holding an Open House on Saturday, October 20th from 5pm to 8pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and see the fire trucks and demonstrations and much more.
Contact your local Fire Departments for information on the events they will be having during Fire Prevention Week or if you or anyone you know needs a Smoke Detector!
While Buena Vista Township has its limitations on growth because of the Pinelands Regulations, we are still making some progress. In 2018, the long awaited completion of Weymouth Road from Route 54 to the Hamilton Township border will be complete. Weymouth Road has been a long time short cut for motorists going across the county. The road has been reconstructed with the use of State Aid grant money over the past five years. Motorists will find a smoother ride, but a reduced speed limit. Buena Vista Township also has its own local road program this year totaling just over $800,000 in work that will replace older sections of nine different roads throughout our community.
Work has also begun on a new Buena Vista Township Public Works facility. By this time in 2019 the older section (which dates back to the 1950’s) of the building will be replaced with a new “State-of-the-Art” garage.
The Township has also gained a new eating establishment in Richland Village called The Pickwickian Tavern & Smokery which is at the former site of The Rail Tavern, and has been remodeled inside and out with a wonderful menu to choose from.
Also opening this year is an expanded Luna’s Outdoor Bar & Grill at Merighi’s Savoy Inn located in East Vineland. The outdoor venue features a number of new innovations that will make Luna’s even better.
The biggest news for Buena Vista Township in 2018 is the completion of the new expansion at Teligent Pharma, Inc. located on Lincoln Avenue in the East Vineland/Buena area of the Township. The project which started several years ago has produced a 75,000 square foot expansion to the existing facility and has added over 100 new jobs. The entire complex has been completely renovated and incorporated into the new expansion. A grand opening ribbon cutting and jamboree was held on August 31, 2018 with Governor Phil Murphy in attendance. Teligent is a specialty generic pharmaceutical company committed to the development, manufacturing and marketing of topical, injectable, complex and ophthalmic generic pharmaceutical products in the United States and Canada.
Originally known as IGI Laboratories and founded in 1997, Teligent has come a long way to what is now a “State-of-the-Art” facility. It is quite unusual to have a pharmaceutical company based in this part of the State let alone the western part of the Atlantic County. Teligent is committed to strong research and development and the ability to finding niches in the pharmaceutical market place.
Buena Vista Township has had a direct relationship with Teligent since the ground was broken a couple years ago for the new facility. Teligent has a wonderful staff including Vice President of Strategic Affairs, Peter Gallagher in which the Township has worked hand in hand with in order to help them transition through the wave of government regulations and advice for them to have a good, sound business operation for the long term future. Teligent is based on the foundation of “work hard and be nice to people.” Teligent has certainly been a boom for our economy here in Buena Vista Township. The total space of the facility is now 110,000 square feet and the older buildings have been retrofitted with the new modern European design. Their new facility and expansion costs were approximately a $60 million dollar investment in our community. We are so proud to welcome Teligent to Buena Vista Township. They will be a good neighbor for years to come.
By Mayor Chuck Chiarello