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Verona Township Enhances Funding for Tree Care & Maintenance
Published on July 19, 2024
Collaborating with the Verona Shade Tree Commission, a thorough windshield tree survey is currently in progress. Due to the increasing demand, funds have been raised by approximately 40% above the usual budget allocation to analyze, assess, evaluate, maintain, and restore township trees. This visua…
Plans are Unveiled for a Shared Emergency Services Building
Published on July 02, 2024
Verona Township held a meeting for residents at the Community Center (880 Bloomfield Ave) on June 26, 2024 to learn about the proposed emergency services building, a critical initiative aimed to bring Verona’s aging emergency services facilities (Police, Fire & Rescue) up to code and enhance th…
Smoke Testing Program Aims to Reduce Sewer Maintenance Costs
Published on June 27, 2024
Starting on or about the week of 7/15, weather permitting, the township will be conducting a smoke testing program to help reduce sewer maintenance costs. The purpose of this program is to pinpoint infiltration sources in the wastewater and sewer system. Unnecessary inflow can put a strain on the s…
Bear Safety Facts and Tips
Published on June 24, 2024
It is critical to be aware of your surroundings and pets. DO NOT APPROACH. You can report a sighting in Verona to Verona Police Department 973-239-500.Bear Safety Tips and FactsIt is critically important for people to never feed black bears. Bears attracted to neighborhoods may learn to associate p…
From classroom to career: Verona Township supports 16 VHS Students in the Capstone Intern Program
Published on June 13, 2024
Since 2015, Verona High School has offered the graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an internship program, known as Senior Capstone. The Capstone program is an immersive program that allows students to participate in an internship in a field relating to their post-graduation plans a…
Verona's Township Council Backs Bloomfield Ave Corridor Rehabilitation
Published on May 07, 2024
Verona, NJ/May 7, 2024In a majority vote during Monday's Township Council meeting (5.6.24), the administration was given the green light to proceed with designating Verona's Bloomfield Avenue Corridor as an area in need of Rehabilitation. Prior to the Township Council's decision, Verona's Planning …
Governor Murphy recommends $1.45 million in funding to Verona for Everett Field and open space purchase
Published on May 02, 2024
May 2, 2024In honor of Earth Week, Governor Murphy announced Verona as one of the recipients of funding recommendations for the Green Acres Program. The Governor's recommended funding package, the highest in 15 years, highlights the administration's dedication to community and inclusive recreation.…
Verona Selected for Complete Streets Technical Assistance
Published on April 25, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Elisa Northrop, enorthrop@veronanj.orgDownload full releaseVerona Selected for Complete Streets Technical Assistance Verona Township will conduct a Complete Streets Corridor Assessment along a half-mile stretch of Linden Avenue through the North Jersey Transportation…
Verona Named "Tree City USA"
Published on April 18, 2024
Verona Township was named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.Verona…
Verona is making strides in drinking water well remediation efforts
Published on February 27, 2024
Verona is making strides in drinking water well remediation effortsBehind the scenes, Verona has been diligently working on upgrading our drinking water wells. These efforts will result in new and improved wells that meet and exceed all NJ standards, which are among the most stringent in the countr…
