Boonton administrator outlines water‑engineering RFPs, wastewater work and firehouse antenna access

Boonton Town Administrator Neil Henry told the council Feb. 2 that five proposals were received for water‑engineering services; staff and the water‑utilities team will evaluate proposals and recommend finalists for interviews.

Henry also said the town coordinated with a wastewater engineer on traffic impacts for an upcoming wastewater reduction program and identified Chestnut, Kannapolis and Green streets as likely to be affected. He estimated timing could be provided in the next 30–45 days and that residents would receive alerts ahead of closures.

Henry reported the Miller Kingsley House received stove and hot‑water‑heater repairs, the new generator at the Tunnan Road pump station is complete, and staff are memorializing an agreement to allow an entity to access the Boonton Avenue Firehouse to inspect an antenna located there.

Council members asked for clarification on snow‑removal responsibilities after a recent storm; Henry said the county provided two trucks and two personnel to assist and that the county handles Main Street maintenance while property owners remain responsible for curb and sidewalk clearing. He also noted overtime rules tied to a 10‑inch accumulation threshold for paying overtime to town crews.

Henry said he would provide a more specific schedule for the wastewater work within the next month and that town staff would coordinate alerts to affected residents.