On June 25^th, Shawn Ronan II, of Cumberland County, and Township Clerk Lisa Tilton presented all of The Buena Vista Township First Responding Fire Companies and EMS with Pet Oxygen Mask Kits, along with information and training tools needed to learn how to use them correctly.

The companies presented were Richland, East Vineland, Newtonville, Milmay, Collings Lakes and BVT EMS.

Township Clerk Lisa Tilton reached out to Shawn and he responded. He has demonstrated an uncommon degree of dedication by collecting the funds for these kits and for distributing them.

To date, he has been able to equip 25 fire companies with pet oxygen mask kits, Buena Vista being the first town in Atlantic County to receive these masks thanks to Shawn.

Buena Vista Township is proud to announce the re-opening of the Hockey Court located at Michael Debbi Park in Richland. The hockey court was temporarily closed for repairs and resurfacing which was completed in time for the Independence Day Festival on July 7^th.

Special thanks to Buena Vista Township Public Works and contractors for their hard word in the quick repairs and upgrades. Enjoy Everyone!

Eileen Ruggieri, Treasurer of the Buena Historical Society, presented Buena Vista Township Clerk Lisa Tilton with a basket of summer time goodies and gift certificates from their Annual Fundraiser held on June 20^th.

Four new bus shelters have been installed along US Route 40 Harding Highway to serve the Route 553 New Jersey Transit Bus and Route 54/40 Community Shuttle. An additional shelter has been located at Lincoln Avenue & Oak Road. The request has taken New Jersey Transit about two-years to complete, but the Township anticipates that it will increase ridership for the Route 54/40 Shuttle & the expanded NJ Transit 553 Bus.

On behalf of Mayor Chuck Chiarello and Township Committee, Buena Vista Township Clerk Lisa Tilton presented Mrs. Dora Barbarotto with an “Outstanding Citizen Award” on June 20th in honor of her 92^nd Birthday. Mayor and Township Committee are proud of her community spirit and for her outstanding citizenship.

On July 7^th Buena Vista Township celebrated it’s 30^th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Michael Debbi Park. With great weather and a large crowd there was fun for everyone.

It featured music, food, crafters, vendors, raffle, 50/50 drawings, and fireworks at dusk. New Jersey State Police gave attendees a demonstration of their K-9 Unit, and the State Police helicopter flew overhead.

The festival also featured the annual Fire/First Responder Vehicle Parade and new this year, the First Responder’s Vehicle Show, along with our firefighters’ water barrel fights in which East Vineland took 1^st place and Richland took 2^nd place.

We were also honored to have Senator Dr. Jeff VanDrew of the 1^st Legislative District speak to the audience at the opening ceremonies.

The Municipal Drug Alliance of Buena Vista, Buena Borough and Weymouth Township, in conjunction with the Governor’s Council Against Drug Addiction (GCADA), hosted its first ever Free Family Fun Day at the Buena Vista Township’s 30^th Annual Independence Celebration on July 7, 2018.

It was a wonderful day and many families attended. The Alcohol and drug free area had bouncy houses, arts & craft tables, obstacle courses, games for all ages, and a Pie Eating Contest. Everyone had a great time.

On Thursday, August 2, 2018, Buena Vista Township held a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the revitalization of a Nature Trail at Michael Debbi Park, in Richland.

Environmental Commission Chairman Committeeman John Williams stated “The revitalization of the Nature Trail was made possible through a $1,500 grant the Township’s Environmental Commission received from the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) in May 2018.”

Cheryl Reardon, Project Director from ANJEC was present for the dedication and ribbon cutting along with Committeeman John Williams, Committeeman Steve Martinelli, Committeeman David Turner, Environmental Commission / Sustainable Jersey Green Team members Mary Motter, Sebastian Simone, Valerie Behrens, Township Clerk Lisa Tilton, Clean Communities Coordinator Gene Sykes, and representatives of the Township, Acting Public Works Director Brian Johnson, Township Administrator Kenia Nunez-Acuna and members of the Special Events Committee Pam McDaniels and Donna Freas.

With the help of ANJEC, the trail was revitalized and 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.

For More Information Contact the Township Clerks Office at 856-697-2100 ext. 1.

CLICK HERE for Brochure

In 2016 the Environmental Commission achieved the designation of Silver for Sustainable Jersey and is now working towards their recertification for 2019.

Many community projects are planned by the Environmental Commission which includes the Nature Trail at Michael Debbi Park, a Nature Trail in Collings Lakes and now a Farm Brochure that features all of Buena Vista Township’s local farm markets.

The farm markets featured are Bertuzzi’s Farm Market, C&M Greenhouses, Coia’s Garden Center, Hensel Farms, Muzzarelli’s Farm Market, Plantsource Nursery, Santaniello’s Farm Market and Simone’s Apple Orchards.

The brochure can be obtained at the Municipal Complex and on the Township’s website at www.buenavistanj.com.

The brochure is sponsored by our Environmental Commission and the Green Team for Sustainable Jersey.

CLICK HERE for Brochure

If you have brush/tree limbs due to storm damage that you need picked up, please call to schedule removal with our Public Works Department at (856) 692-4121.

Be advised that this service is only available for removal due to storm damage and not for trees removed by commercial or private contractors for the purpose of construction. 

If you have hired a contractor to perform this work, please be advised that the removal of brush/tree limbs will be the responsibility of the contractor.

For more information, contact the Township Clerk’s Office at (856) 697-2100 ext. 1

The Municipal Drug Alliance of Buena Vista, Buena Borough and Weymouth Township in conjunction with the Governor’s Council Against Drug Addiction is proud to present its first ever Free Family Fun Day at the Buena Vista Township Independence Celebration on July 7, 2018.

This year’s Independence theme is honoring our local heroes and the Municipal Alliance is excited to partake in the festivities because this alliance believes that “Real Heroes Don’t Do Drugs!”

A special Alcohol free area will be designated on the front softball field of the Michael Debbi Park for field games like Spikeball and Cornhole.

There will also be competitive gaming and an obstacle course for kids, friends and family to prove their skills and win hero-worthy prizes.

A special arts and crafts tent will offer some shaded fun for kids to transform into little superheroes by decorating superhero themed capes, masks, shields and posters.

And for an All-American tradition locals will be able to register and compete in our Red, White and Blue pie Eating Contest. Two age groups will be able to compete and the winner of each category will claim the title of the 1^st Annual Municipal Drug Alliance Pie Eating Contest which comes with a beautiful trophy to take home and brag about!

So come out and join us this July 7^th. The fun begins at 3 pm! Need more information? You may contact the Municipal Drug Alliance Coordinator, Gia Haws, at 856-697-2100 X7 or ghaws@buenavistanj.com

More information can be found on the Township website located www.buenavistanj.com

The 30^th Annual Independence Day Festival will be held on Saturday, July 7^th, 2018 at Michael Debbi Park from 3pm until Fireworks! The rain date for the event is Saturday, July 14^th.

Always a family fun filled day kicked off with a Fire Truck Parade down Cedar Avenue. Events and Music throughout the day including some of the annual favorites such as Fireman’s Water Barrel Fights and a Beautiful display of fireworks at dark.

Applications for Crafters and Vendors are available on our Website and through the Township Clerk’s Office at 856-697-2100 Ext 1.

Visit the Township Website www.buenavistanj.com or our Official Facebook Page for more information.

CLICK HERE for Vendor / Crafter Application

CLICK HERE for Food Vendor Application

NEW LAYOUT, NEW TIME & NEW FOOD AND NEWENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCED!!! On Saturday, May 26^th from 10AM – 5PM Buena Vista Township will hold its 4^th Annual Richland Village Festival at Saw Mill Park on Route 40. Craft and Merchant Vendors, as well as Food Trucks and Antique Cars will be amongst some of the attractions to come out and see. Live Music will play all day in Saw Mill Park with Ten Eddy Drive from 11AM-1PM and Kenny Jeremiah & Co. from 2PM-4PM. A DJ to keep the day rocking!

You can also tour the Giant Chainsaw Carved White Oak Tree Monument that is known as the “Most Unusual Tree in New Jersey”.  The tree presents over 40 pictures carved in chainsaw covering much of the Township’s History.

Bounce Houses and Food Trucks along with the South Jersey Mustang Club all brand car show will provide so much fun for the family all day! Many more exciting events will take place. The Cape May Seashore Lines will be running excursion trains throughout the day. The Patcong Model Railroad will be open from 10AM – 4PM.

Adult Beverages provided by DeThomasi’s 5 Points Inn. Food vendors including Tommy T’s and Matty G’s hotdogs and pretzels.

All Interested Merchants, Vendors & Food Trucks, please call the Township Hall to inquire on how you can be a part of this spectacular event! Contact the Township Clerk’s Office at 856-697-2100 ext. 1 or visit the Township’s Official Website at www.buenavistanj.com for more information.

Assemblyman John Armato will be available to the public on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 5 PM – 7:30 PM located at the Buena Vista Township Municipal Complex, 890 Harding Highway, Buena.

Come in to meet and greet with Assemblyman Armato, no appointments needed.