PRESS RELEASES:

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May 29, 2020 Updates:

• Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver Announce Short-Term Rental Assistance Program to Help Residents Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

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May 18, 2020 Updates:

• NJMVC Further Extends Driver License, Registration, and Inspection Expiration Dates Due to COVID-19

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May 15, 2020 Updates:

• Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Protect Public Health by Mailing Every Registered Voter a VBM Ballot or Application Ahead of the Primary Election

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May 6, 2020 Updates:

• Mayor and Council Extend the Grace Period for Second Quarter Property Tax Payments
• Township Updates on COVID-19 Cases & Summer Events

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May 5, 2020 Updates:

• Essex County Reminds Park Visitors to Wear Face Covering & Practice Social Distancing
• N.J. Department of Health, N.J. Hospital Association PSA Aimed at Reassuring Public on Hospital Safety Amid COVID-19

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May 4, 2020 Updates:

• Governor Murphy Announces That Schools Will Remain Closed Through the End of the Academic Year

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May 3, 2020 Updates:

• Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Suspending In-Person Requirements for Marriages and Receipt of Working Papers for Minors

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May 1, 2020 Updates:

• Homeland Security Investigations’ S.T.O.P. COVID-19 Fraud campaign

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April 30, 2020 Updates:

• Essex County Parks & Golf Courses Will Reopen to the Public on Saturday, May 2nd

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April 29, 2020 Updates:

• NJ Poison Information & Education System (NJPIES): Safety, Sanitizing and Social Distancing Poison Control Center Urges Safe Use of COVID Prevention Products

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April 27, 2020 Updates:

• The Road Back - Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health- Gov. Murphy's 6 Steps to Reopening the State

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April 15, 2020 Updates:

• The IRS will soon be sending out stimulus checks. For those of you who filed a federal income tax return in 2018 or 2019, receive Social Security retirement, disability (SSDI), survivors benefits, or railroad retirement benefits, no action is required. For those that do not fall under these categories, please visit this link to fill out the “Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here” form that will provide the IRS with the information it needs to process your payment. Remember, 80% of New Jersey families are eligible for direct payments up to $2400, plus $500 for every child. Visit page: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here

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April 10, 2020 Updates:

• Verona OEM Release April, 10, 2020

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April 6, 2020 Updates:

• NJ Dept. of Labor- NJ Workers: FAQs During the Coronavirus Emergency

• CDC Guidance:  Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

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April 3, 2020 Updates:

• OEM Statement on Death of Verona Residents
• Essex County Adds Additional Days to Testing Site

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April 1, 2020 Updates:

• Joint Statement on State Income Tax Filing & Corporation Business Tax Filing Deadline Extension

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March 31, 2020 Update:

• JOINT RELEASE: Township, Police & Rescue 

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March 30, 2020 Update:

• RELEASE: Case Update

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March 28, 2020 Updates:

• RELEASE: Case Update

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March 26, 2020 Updates:

• RELEASE: 5th Confirmed Case

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March 25, 2020 Updates:

• RELEASE: Case Update as of March 25, 2020
• RELEASE: Supply Donations Urgently Needed for Verona Police, EMS and Fire!
• RELEASE: Essex County to Open Screening Site for Novel Coronavirus (COIVD-19) at Weequahic Park

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March 24, 2020 Update:

• RELEASE: 4th Confirmed Case

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March 23, 2020 Update:

• RELEASE: 3rd Confirmed Case

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March 20, 2020 Updates:

• RELEASE: 2nd Confirmed Case in Verona
• RELEASE: Purchasing Gift Cards to Help Local Businesses & Residents in Need
• List of Needs & Services Available at Verona Businesses -  UPDATED 3/20 *Please note this list will be updated as things change*

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March 19, 2020 Updates:

• RELEASE: Verona OEM Statement on Additional Statewide Closures of Business

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March 18, 2020 Updates:

• RELEASE: First Confirmed Case in Verona
• RELEASE: NJ Human Services Works to Protect & Help Maintain Continued Benefits for Residents Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Actions Address Child care, Seniors, Homeless, Medicaid, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Disability Services

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March 17, 2020 Updates:

REVISED 3/20- Updated Senior Bus Calendar

Early Senior (60yrs and older) shopping hours at present:

• Stop  & Shop: 6am- 7:30 am daily

• CORRECTION Kings: 7am
• Foodtown: Normal opening is 7am, no early senior hours

*Updates will be made as necessary

Online tax and water/sewer payments made via e-Checks:

• In an effort to assist our residents and property owners with the payment of property tax and water/sewer payments online, effective March 16, 2020 the Township is waiving the $1.05 transaction fee for anyone who submits e-Checks on-line through the Township’s website.

• Please note that this charge will appear on bank account at the time of the transaction but will be applied as a credit on your next bill from the Township.

• The Township will not be waiving the transaction fees/surcharges for payments submitted online via Credit or Debit Cards.

• This policy will remain in effect until the State of Emergency related to COVID-19 is lifted.

Recreation Registrations via CommunityPass:

• All Recreation registrations through CommunityPass are suspended until further notice.

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March 16, 2020 Updates:

• New Emergency Directive from the Office of Emergency Management on Public Closures

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March 15, 2020 Updates:

• OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Statement on Social Distancing During Online Learning

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March 14, 2020 Updates:

• Updated Release to the initial COVID-19 communication issued yesterday, Friday, March 13, 2020. All measures mentioned in the previous communications remain in effect

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March 13, 2020 Updates:

• RELEASE: Municipal Offices & Services