On or about November 9, 2016, two sheds that belong to the Township at Michael Debbi Park located on Cedar Avenue in Buena Vista Township were broken into.

Several items were stolen including four leaf blowers, one self-propelled walk behind mower, four weed whackers, one chain saw and one hedge trimmer. The ten items taken were valued over $5,000.

The Township is seeking information on the individual(s) that may have taken these items. A $500 reward is offered by the Township to anyone that has information leading to the arrest and conviction of those individual(s).

Anyone with information in encouraged to contact the New Jersey State Police at (609) 561-7267 or the Township at (856) 697-2100 ext. 1 or ext. 8.

The Buena Vista Township Special Events Committee presents the 17th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony/Fire Truck Parade on Friday, December 2nd at 6:30 pm at Township Hall, 890 Harding Hwy., Buena.

Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves will arrive in a Fire Truck Parade.  There will be sing-a-longs and lots of Holiday music.  Tell Santa what is on your wish list and receive a special present!  Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate will be served.  Help support our local Food Bank by bringing canned food or a non-perishable item and receive a ticket for a chance to win a prize. Let’s kick off this Holiday Season in the true spirit of Buena Vista!

The season is approaching where we are once again asking for a helping hand to those less fortunate in our community this Thanksgiving and Christmas time.  Buena Vista Township will be accepting canned food and non-perishable food items that will go to help the Community Food Pantry at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in Newtonville and the Abundant Living Church Food Bank located on Route 54 at Jackson Road.

Collection containers will be located at each of the Township Post Offices, BVT Municipal Building, and the MLK Community Center, 661 Jackson Rd. in Newtonville.  Please make any donations no later than December 16th.

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 12th at 4PM 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 Banks by brining canned food or a non-perishable item and receive a ticket for a chance to win a prize!  Lend a hand to help a family in need.

Citing Concerns Over Economic Impact & Transparency, Buena Vista Leadership Joins New Jersey Casino Expansion Opposition

Newark, NJ – Today, Buena Vista Mayor Chuck Chiarello and the entire township committee came together to endorse Trenton’s Bad Bet and oppose the expansion of casino gaming into North Jersey.

“As a mayor, I know that openness and transparency are necessary requirements for those in government,” said Mayor Chiarello. “Unfortunately, proponents of casino expansion have been everything but transparent.”

The referendum for the expansion of gaming in New Jersey was proposed with few details, calling into question the level of transparency the state electorate could anticipate from the deal. In spite of multiple polling surveys indicating that residents are opposed, with 70 percent of likely voters against the referendum in the latest Fairleigh Dickinson University poll, Trenton politicians seem to be forging forward, attending private meetings with would-be developers and participating on panel discussions with special interest groups.

“We have been left in the dark about important details to the proposed expansion, which we know would lead to an increase in home foreclosures and unemployment,” said Mayor Chiarello. “All across the state, towns like Buena Vista would be forced to face the consequences, while only a small group of well-connected, special interests in North Jersey would benefit.”

The mayor’s comments were supported by the entire township committee including Committeemen John Armato, John Williams, Steve Martinelli, and Deputy Mayor Teresa Kelly.

Mayor Chiarello concluded, “Our decision could not be easier – we are voting no on Question One.”

For more information about the Trenton’s Bad Bet, or to follow the group’s social channels, make donations, and find other opportunities to get involved, visit the group’s web site: www.TrentonsBadBet.org
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About Trenton’s Bad Bet:
Trenton’s Bad Bet is a diverse collection of concerned New Jersey community leaders, unions, businesses and residents that will work to oppose the New Jersey Casino Referendum that seeks to expand gaming into North Jersey.

Committee Contact:
Trenton’s Bad Bet
(201) 870-0548
press@TrentonsBadBet.org
www.TrentonsBadBet.org

Buena Vista Township will be holding a ceremony honoring Rev. David V. Mallory on the 22nd of October, 2016 at one o’clock in the afternoon.

The ceremony will unveil a permanent plaque recognizing Rev. Mallory’s long-standing dedication in developing and establishing the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Building located at 661 Jackson Road in the Newtonville section of Buena Vista Township.

The plaque will be located at the front entrance of the MLK Center on the deck. Rev. Mallory is the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Richland.