Mayor Chuck Chiarello of Buena Vista Township participated in the Read Across America program on Thursday, March 3, 2016.  He read to children in Mrs. DeCesero’s kindergarten class at the John C. Milanesi Elementary School.

The kids enjoyed their Dr. Seuss book reading and even presented the Mayor with a giant birthday card that they had each individually signed.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR RECYCLING ELECTRONICS
Personal Computers (laptop & desktop), Computer Monitors, Televisions and other electronic items can no longer be put out with your trash.  This has been required by New Jersey State Law. You can drop these items off to Buena Vista Township at no cost.  Curbside pickup is not available.

These items will be accepted on the first Saturday of each month at the BVT Public Works Yard between 8 am and 12 noon.  You may also call Public Works at 856-692-4121 to drop these items off in the morning or late afternoon when someone is present at the yard.  You can also use these local options for electronics recycling instead:

GOODWILL STORES:
6701 Black Horse Pike, Cardiff, NJ 08234 – Monday thru Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.; Sunday 12 noon to 6:00 pm – Call 609-569-1112 for more information.

200 White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037 – Blueberry Crossing Shopping Center, Monday thru Saturday, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday, 12 noon – 6:00 pm – 609-704-1744 for more information.

EARTH 911:  Visit www.earth911.com and enter “electronics in the first search box and your sizp code in the second box to find disposal locations near you.

BEST BUY STORES:
100 Consumer Square, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 – 609-485-0500 for more information.

Most electronic items are accepted, including tube TVs up to 32”, flat screen TV under 50”, DVD players, MP3 players, cell phones, small electronics, fans & vacuums, desktop and laptop computers.

STAPLES:
2300 Wrangleboro Rd., Mays Landing, NJ 08330
9 Bethel Rd., Somers Point, NJ 08244
Staples accepts computers, monitors, printers, ink and toner cartridges, cell phones.  Visit www.staples.com/recycling for more information.

The NJDEP maintains a list of consumer electronics recycling facilities at www.nj.gov/dep.  You can also visit Atlantic County Utilities Authority at www.acua.com.

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A crowd of over 150 was on hand on Friday, December 4^th to greet Mr. & Mrs. Claus plus their Elves as they arrived via the Richland Volunteer Fire Co. and a parade of Fire & Emergency vehicles.

Once the tree was lit, Santa heard the wishes of all the children gathered and they received a special gift just for them.  There was singing and refreshments for all.

Anna from the movie “Frozen” made guest appearance along with Miss Buena Ciarra Sikking.

The lobby of Township Hall had a beautiful tree decorated with ornaments made by the children of the Milanesi and Collings Lakes Elementary School Children’s choirs welcome Santa.

Santa’s “Secret Elves” prepared the goodie bags for Santa to give to all the good little boys and girls.

The 54/40 Community Shuttle began service on Monday January 4^th with service between Richland Village, Buena Borough, Newtonville, Collings Lakes, Folsom and Hammonton.  The new Shuttle connects to multiple bus routes and the train in Hammonton allowing our residents without cars to make connections to take them anywhere.

The main benefit is for those seeking jobs or being able to get to them.  There is no cost.  This is a one-year experiment so please give it a try so we can meet the requirements to keep it running after the first year. The Shuttle runs in the mornings and late afternoons Monday to Friday.

You can see a complete route map at www.buenavistanj.com or on our Facebook page.

Emil Dandrea, Frank Dandrea. Standing: Peter Micheletti, and Cosmo “Corky” Giovanizzi, son of the late Cosmo Giovanizzi

The Buena Historical Society held their 18^th Annual Anniversary Party/Christmas Celebration this year on December 16, 2015 at Martin’s Custom Catering in Landisville.  Each year local residents are chosen to be honored for their extreme commitment and dedication to Buena Vista Township and Buena Borough.

This year’s honorees were Frank Dandrea, Emilio Dandrea, Peter Micheletti, Cosmo Giovinazzi.  Mayor Chiarello, Deputy Mayor Kelly and Committeeman Steve Martinelli attended.  Each of the honorees were presented with a plaque from Buena Vista Township. A full buffet dinner was served and holiday music played all night.  It was a very special event!

On Monday, January 18^th, the Township Committee dedicated the large Community Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in Newtonville in memory of Roberta J. Corbitt who passed away in October 2015.

Mrs. Corbitt’s family and many friends were on hand for the dedication.  The Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center was Roberta’s pride and joy.  She was instrumental in starting the Community Food Bank at the Center and during her tenure as President of the Seniors of the Newtonville Area, held lunch programs, bake sales, fish fry’s, high teas and countless other activities.

She has left a lasting impression on us all and she will be deeply missed by our community and everyone’s life she touched.  Mayor Chuck Chiarello, Deputy Mayor Teresa Kelly along with Township Committee members Steve Martinelli, John Williams and John Armato were on hand to unveil the dedication sign.  Mayor Chiarello, Rev. David Mallory and members of the Corbitt family spoke.