Township of Verona Newsletter
April 2021
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The Township of Verona website remains the primary source for all information.
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Update on Town-Wide Events |
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We are bringing many of our regularly scheduled Town-wide events back this year along with some new ones!
Some events include:
- The Summer Concert Series
- July 7th The Dad Band - Local musicians right from Verona!
- July 14th Time Machine - NJ’s Premier Party Band
- July 21st Frontiers - Tribute to Journey
- July 28th Strawberry Fields - A Journey Through the Beatles
- Memorial Day Parade
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Seafood Fest - June
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National Night Out - Tuesday, August 3rd
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Verona Restaurant Week - September
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Verona Art Walk - October
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Fair in the Square & Tree Lighting - Saturday, December 4th
There are also some new events not mentioned but more details will be coming soon! All of the above are being planned with the safety of all attendees in mind. If things can't be run safely, then adjustments may have to be made.
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Memorial Day Participation Request |
Any Verona organization that would like to participate in the Memorial Day parade should reach out to the Township Manager's Office by phone and/or email.
Please contact Kristine Gould at
973-857-4767 or kgould@veronanj.org
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Vendor Forms Available for Fair in the Square |
Saturday, December 4th in the Verona Civic Center.
The 24th annual festival for Verona and its surrounding communities celebrates the upcoming holiday season with crafters, vendors, entertainment, photos with Santa, and children’s activities.
Food and beverages will be sold. Celebrations include the arrival of Santa and traditional tree lighting at 4:30pm. NO RAIN DATE
Limited spaces are still available! Local non-profits, crafters, vendors and artisans can
Email stneale@veronanj.org for more info.
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Senior Vaccination Transportation Program |
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Beginning last week, the Township of Verona in conjunction with the County of Essex began to provide transportation for seniors who are 60 years and older and have difficulty securing transportation to obtain their vaccines. The Township of Verona Senior Transportation Bus picks up residents at their homes, bring them to the Steven Adubato Sports Complex in Branch Brook Park in Newark for vaccination, and then transports them back home. Transportation is being offered on Monday and Wednesday mornings. The county was administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which requires only one dose however until vaccinations with the J&J vaccine resume, the County is providing the Moderna vaccine for this site so a follow up appointment will be needed and automatically scheduled when you book your first trip.
Please note, you do not need to have a vaccine appointment already scheduled when you call for transportation. When you call to book transportation, you are also reserving your spot to receive the vaccine.
To register, call the Verona Department of Community Services at 973-857-4832, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 12 noon. Residents are asked to have their insurance information ready when calling.
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Junior Women's Club Candidates Forum |
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The Junior Women's Club of Verona is hosting a Virtual Town Council Candidates Forum on Monday, April 26 at 7:00pm. You can join virtually to hear from all the candidates running for town council this year.
Passcode: 249850
Or Telephone: US: +1 646 518 9805
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Verona's Affordable Housing Fairness Hearing |
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The Fairness Hearing needed for the Township to obtain our judgement of repose with regard to affordable housing is scheduled for Friday, April 30, 2021 at 1:30pm before the Honorable Robert H. Gardner, J.S.C. Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division at the Essex County Historic Courthouse.
The Courthouse is presently closed to the public as a result of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency declared by the Governor. If the Courthouse remains closed to the public as of 48 hours prior to the scheduled fairness hearing, the fairness hearing may take place via video-teleconference. Information about courthouse closings is available at www.njcourts.gov.
Join NJ Courts Virtual Courtroom
Meeting ID: 959 4343 6002
Password: 500779
By Telephone: 1-929-436-2866 US (New York)
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Sustainable Verona & the Verona Environmental Commission are hosting an Earth Day Event at Grove Park on Saturday, 4/24. The VEC is hosting a cleanup and offering Verona residents free Tree Seedlings again this year. Sustainable Verona members will be handing out free Herb & Sunflower Kits from Morgan's Farm (available on a first come first served basis), along with reusable totes with information on the new NJ Plastics Ban.
This registration form is first come-first serve and residents must pre-register at the provided link for the seedlings. Due to limited quantities, residents are limited to a maximum of 3 seedlings per household and we do not know exactly which species we will have available.
The seedlings must be picked up in-person at Grove Park (42 Grove Avenue) on Saturday, April 24th from 9 am-11:30 am during the VEC annual cleanup event and Earth Day Celebration.
We invite you to stay and participate in the cleanup event as well. Masks and social distancing are required.
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The Verona Community Garden recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to officially welcome this new green space to town. The Community Garden Committee would like to thank its main supporters Sustainable Jersey and Sustainable Jersey for Schools, the PSEG Foundation, the NJEA and the Landsberger Foundation.
They couldn’t have done it without other community supporters including the Junior Woman’s Club of Verona, the Verona Education Association, the Verona Board of Education, the Township Council, the Sustainable Verona Green Team, the Verona Environmental Commission, the amazing volunteers who make up the Garden Committee and of course Verona DPW, who has been absolutely amazing throughout this whole process, helping prep the site, run water access, place the shed and build the beautiful cedar beds.
We look forward to seeing the garden thrive for years to come!
All details on the Community Garden can be found here:
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Overnight Parking & Municipal Lot Parking and Metered Parking Enforcement |
The Police Department has begun to again enforce overnight parking, municipal lot parking and metered parking enforcement throughout the Township. This enforcement has been suspended since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Overnight parking permits are available by contacting the Police Records Bureau 973-857-4817 |
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The Verona Public Library has plenty to offer for any age group! Visit each section below for upcoming program info. |
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Property Taxes Due May 1st |
The last day of the grace period is May 10th, not May 11th. If you received a revised Homestead Rebate bill in the mail, the grace period date is incorrect. It should state "If paid after 05/10/21, interest will be 8% on the first $1,500.00 and 18% over $1,500.00." |
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2021 Verona Pool Registration |
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Registration for the Pool is now open for Verona residents only.
There will be a late fee after May 15th.
For more info please call the Recreation Department at 973-857-4830.
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Our businesses need your support more than ever so please try to shop and eat local whenever possible.
The current situation has forced our businesses to get creative in order to survive the economic fallout, which is why Verona has once again allowed for increased outdoor dining.
Many of our amazing restaurants have created some kind of outdoor seating, which can be enjoyed while following the safety guidelines put in place by the State.
We remind all our residents to support our local businesses and to please follow the rules when heading out in town.
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Blood Drive Sponsored by Pursue Physical Therapy & Performance Training |
Pursue Physical Therapy & Performance Training, 271 Grove Avenue Bldg. C is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, May 2 from 9:30am-2:30pm
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Essex County Collection Days |
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Household Hazardous Waste
Saturday, May 1st
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Computer & Electronics
Saturday, May 15th
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Please Note: Verona no longer collects Electronic Waste so Verona residents should take advantage of the County Collection Days, which are held twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. |
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Free Virtual Emotional Support Services |
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RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope and Healing Program offers emotional support services, education and community based resources for individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Focused services provided for:
Children and Families
First Responders
Healthcare Workers
Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
Seniors
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information |
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Everyone 16 years of age and older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic.
Verona residents wishing to get vaccinated at one of the designated Essex County vaccination sites should still register at EssexCovid.org and not on the State of NJ site.
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Essex County Vaccination Info |
Click here for the latest news regarding Essex County Vaccinations and all COVID-19 Information.
If you have any questions, email
EssexCOVID19@admin.essexcountynj.org
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New Emergency & Community Alert System |
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The Township has launched a new emergency and community alert notification system called Alert Verona through a platform called Rave Mobile. This new system utilizes text messaging, voice calls, email, social media, and the Smart911 app, which will allow us to communicate important updates to residents much more effectively.
NIXLE has been phased out and completely replaced.
Alert Verona has been pre-registered with all landline numbers, but we encourage our residents and businesses to register their cell phones and email addresses at alertveronanj.org as soon as possible to avoid missing any important information.
The safety of our residents is our #1 priority so please don't miss out on this opportunity to be a well-informed citizen of Verona.
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Visit Our Online Calendar For Meeting Dates, Events & More |
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