MDP Hockey Court Upgraded; Historical Society Raffle Winner; New Bus Shelters and Township Honors Doris Barbarotto
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 7th.
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 20th.
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 92nd Birthday. Mayor and Township Committee are proud of her community spirit and for her outstanding citizenship.
30th Annual Independence Day Festival & Family Fun Day was Great Success
On July 7th Buena Vista Township celebrated it’s 30th 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 1st place and Richland took 2nd place.
We were also honored to have Senator Dr. Jeff VanDrew of the 1st 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 30th 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.
Ribbon Cutting Held at Michael Debbi Park for Dedication of Nature Trail
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.
Environmental Commission Releases Farm Market 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.
Information of Township Brush Removal Policy
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
1st Annual Family Fun Day at Independence Day Festival, July 7th
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 1st 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 7th. 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