The Buena Vista Township Special Events Committee presents the 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony/Fire Truck Parade on Friday, December 7th 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. Happy Holidays from all of us to all of you!

Imagine shopping the world for holiday gifts without leaving New Jersey!! Come and shop for items from Thailand, Lebanon, Malaysia, India, Africa and many other countries at the Annual International Boutique Fundraiser.  This year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 1 from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, December 2 from 10 am to 5 pm at the St. Augustine Prep School, 611 Cedar Ave. in Richland.

This Fundraiser is sponsored by AMURTEL, an international relief organization whose projects aid and empower women and children around the world.  All proceeds from the sale will be used to help women and children locally and abroad.  Please visit their website at www.amurtel.org to learn more.  You can also go on line to www.internationalboutique.org to view some of the items that will be available for sale on the above dates.

Beirut, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Katmandu, exotic places all, where wonderful and unique items can be found and  purchased for AMURTEL’s International Boutique fundraiser.  The main focus in traveling is shopping for the gifts and also visiting the  AMURTEL projects that they support.

On October 9, 2018, the Mayor and Township Committee appointed Lisa A. Tilton as Township Administrator. She will hold this position along with her current title as Clerk/Registrar. Lisa will also continue to serve as the Planning/Zoning Board Secretary and is a member of the Township’s Master Plan Committee, Development Review Committee and Advisor to the Environmental Commission for Sustainable Jersey.

Assemblyman John Armato administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Tilton on October 22, 2018, with her family present. “It is an honor and privilege to not only work, but be part of Buena Vista Township” Tilton said.  Lisa has worked in Government for over seventeen (17) years, is a life-long resident of Atlantic County and a graduate from the Pilgrim Academy in Galloway Township in 1995.

Lisa came to Buena Vista Township in January 2014 as a temporary employee and was made a permanent appointment shortly thereafter. On August 4, 2014, the Township Committee appointed Lisa Tilton as Township Clerk/Registrar. She is a Registered Municipal Clerk, Certified Municipal Registrar, Certified Technical Assistant, Certified Planning Board Member, and a Notary.

Lisa works with a dedicated staff in the Clerk’s Office, which includes Lori Ricci as the Deputy Clerk/Deputy Registrar and Lori Faisst as Clerk Typist/Alternate Deputy Registrar.

On October 22, 2018, Dr. Leonard Long attended the Buena Vista Township Meeting TV night and addressed Committee and the public. He was hired this year as the new Principal of Collings Lakes Elementary School after the retirement of Mr. Benedetto at the end of the 2018 school year.

Dr. Long was very honored and has many valuable qualifications that will help to make the school a better place. His goal is to train the children of the community to be leaders and active in their communities.

Mayor and Township Committee were presented with a picture made by the students representing their thanks and appreciation for all that the Township does for the community.

On behalf of the Mayor and Township Committee, we would like to welcome Dr. Long and wish him the best in his new position. He will be an asset to our community.

On October 22, 2018, the Buena Vista Township Committee was proud to present Mrs. Vicki Yeager with a “Making Buena Vista Proud Award”. Vicki was the recipient of the Governor’s Educator of the Year Award for Cumberland County 2018. She teaches Chemistry at Vineland High School where she has been for 36 years.

Her unique approach to education and hands-on teaching methods bring Chemistry to life for her students. Vicki is a resident of Buena Vista Township and the mother of Kate Volpe, member of the Buena Vista Township Special Events Committee.

Thank you, Mrs. Yeager, for inspiring our youth!

Our 14^th Annual Halloween Fun Day was a great time for the children of Buena Vista Township. Congrats to all of our Coloring Contest winners and Costume winners. They did fantastic work on their coloring pages and costumes!

Thanks to all who came out and volunteered, and to Duke’s Vending for providing wonderfully yummy food for us. It was a FUN Halloween Fun Day!