Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike sh Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike show and how we can’t wait to go again this year! In just a little less than 6 weeks — on May 7th — @boontonrec and @northeastmopar will be hosting this fun event on Main Street again. There will be a DJ, vendors, food, and tons of awesome vehicles to check out. Who doesn’t love a great Spring afternoon spent outside on Main Street having some fun? Looking to register your vehicle or attend as a vendor? Reach out to Boonton Rec for some more info! We hope to see you there ✨
A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now tha A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now that they also have Yum, it’s even better ✨
Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephan Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephanie and her staff over at @salonrevive_nj are ready to take care of alllll your hair needs! She and her fiancé were so incredibly kind and we chatted for a few about their business and how they got started with Salon Revive. Stephanie has been in the industry for 10 years; she grew up in Boonton and when she came home one day from her other job, she realized that she loved being in the salon industry more than anything and wanted to pursue that even further by opening her own space. When they saw that a location in Boonton opened up over at Hawkins Place, they couldn’t resist and hopped on the opportunity! One of their main goals is to have a happy, safe, and healthy environment — for their customers *and* their staff — which is such a wonderful quality to have.

While they are officially open, we’re keeping an eye out for a ribbon cutting sometime soon (and we’ll be sure to let you know when we find out the date). In the meantime, stop by and say hello and welcome them to Boonton! ✨
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Maps + More · March 9, 2023

Boonton: A City of Heroes 

By Peter Zablocki

Charles F. Hopkins Boonton, NJ - boontonguide.com
Photo courtesy of the Denville Historical Society 
Charles F. Hopkins

When he died in Boonton on February 14, 1934, Charles F. Hopkins was New Jersey’s last surviving Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. Seventy-two years before, as a young twenty-one-year-old, Hopkins, then part of the 1st New Jersey Infantry in the Civil War Battle of Gaines’ Mill, found himself stranded behind enemy lines. Twice wounded, Hopkins made his way through the woods swarming with Confederate soldiers out to kill him, when he came upon a wounded comrade. Unwilling to leave him behind, the Boonton man picked him up on his shoulders and, with bullets flying around him, carried him back to friendly lines, all while profusely bleeding from yet another wound, this time a shot to the left side of his head. Upon returning home, Charles Hopkins became a Morristown Freeholder and eventually the Mayor of Boonton. 

Hector Albert Cafferata Jr. Boonton, NJ - boontonguide.com
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Hector Albert Cafferata Jr.

In 1950, years after Hopkins’ death, another Boonton man, Hector Albert Cafferata Jr., would follow in his footsteps while fighting with the 1st Marine Division in the Korean War. A graduate of Boonton High School and a one-time football star was called to active duty on September 6, 1950. Two months later, twenty-one-year-old Boonton man became the last able member of his company’s defense of a hill after an enemy attack. Cafferata waged a one-man battle with grenades and rifle fire. His citation read: “Making a target of himself under devastating fire from automatic weapons, rifles, grenades, and mortars, he maneuvered up and down the line and delivered accurate and effective fire against the onrushing force, killing 15, wounding many more, and forcing the others to withdraw so that reinforcements could move up and consolidate the position.” Hector’s award was presented to him personally by President Harry S. Truman. 

Peter Zablocki - boontonguide.com

Peter Zablocki is a local historian, author, and educator. He can be reached at peterzablocki.com.

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Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike sh Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike show and how we can’t wait to go again this year! In just a little less than 6 weeks — on May 7th — @boontonrec and @northeastmopar will be hosting this fun event on Main Street again. There will be a DJ, vendors, food, and tons of awesome vehicles to check out. Who doesn’t love a great Spring afternoon spent outside on Main Street having some fun? Looking to register your vehicle or attend as a vendor? Reach out to Boonton Rec for some more info! We hope to see you there ✨
A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now tha A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now that they also have Yum, it’s even better ✨
Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephan Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephanie and her staff over at @salonrevive_nj are ready to take care of alllll your hair needs! She and her fiancé were so incredibly kind and we chatted for a few about their business and how they got started with Salon Revive. Stephanie has been in the industry for 10 years; she grew up in Boonton and when she came home one day from her other job, she realized that she loved being in the salon industry more than anything and wanted to pursue that even further by opening her own space. When they saw that a location in Boonton opened up over at Hawkins Place, they couldn’t resist and hopped on the opportunity! One of their main goals is to have a happy, safe, and healthy environment — for their customers *and* their staff — which is such a wonderful quality to have.

While they are officially open, we’re keeping an eye out for a ribbon cutting sometime soon (and we’ll be sure to let you know when we find out the date). In the meantime, stop by and say hello and welcome them to Boonton! ✨
Now that Spring is here we’re itching to see mor Now that Spring is here we’re itching to see more flowers bloom around town. Here’s a throwback to some beauties thanks to @btnmainstreet last Summer! 🌺
We stopped by Ozzie’s tonight to meet Ozzie and We stopped by Ozzie’s tonight to meet Ozzie and grab a picture for the Summer Guide and we left with chicken shish kababs. The smell was sooo amazing that we couldn’t wait to get home and try them. Everything was so flavorful, the chicken was super juicy and covered in delicious spices, and the rice was cooked to perfection. We’re going to be full through the weekend after eating this dinner and salad 🤤
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