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Verona Commemorates Juneteenth
Published on June 16, 2025
Today, June 16th, Verona honored Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The morning began with speeches from Mayor Christopher Tamburro and Bill Brown, long-time Verona resident and vice president of the NAACP’s Oranges/Maplewood chapter, to H.B. Whitehorne’s s…
Coming Soon...New Traffic Pattern at Verona Community Center
Published on June 10, 2025
Starting Monday June 16th, Verona, in collaboration with the Verona Police Department, will be initiating a traffic pattern modification at the Verona Community Center (880 Bloomfield Ave). This new traffic pattern initiative aims to enhance safety and improve traffic flow in response to the high v…
Public Hearing: Fourth Round Housing Element & Fair Share Plan
Published on June 09, 2025
The Township of Verona will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 19th to present and adopt its Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. Prepared in collaboration with DMR Architects, the plan reflects the Township’s lawful efforts to reduce and satisfy its affordable housing obligation …
National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Published on June 06, 2025
Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, a day dedicated to honoring the victims and survivors of gun violence and to raise awareness about this issue that affects many communities. The statistics are a harsh reality, everyday more than 125 people in the US are killed by gun violence and 260 a…
Verona will be hosting early voting June 3rd - June 8th at the Verona Community Center.
Published on June 05, 2025
The NJ Primary Election is June 10th. Verona will be hosting early voting June 3rd - June 8th at the Verona Community Center.Â
Monsignor Fasani from Verona, Italy Visits Verona Public Library
Published on May 20, 2025
Today, Verona had the privilege of welcoming Monsignor Fasani, the prefect of the Biblioteca Capitolare in Verona, Italy. This library, celebrated as the oldest operating library in the world, is home to many historical treasures including manuscripts that date back to 500 AD and some of the earlie…
Verona Announces John LoCrasto as the 2025 Grand Marshal for the Memorial Day Parade
Published on May 19, 2025
LoCrasto, a Verona resident since 1960, attended FN Brown, HB Whitehorn, and graduated from Verona High School in 1966. During his school years, he actively participated in various sports, including football, basketball, softball, and soccer.In June 1968, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees and …
Essex County is investing in Verona’s road safety.
Published on May 15, 2025
On Thursday May 22nd, Essex County will be holding a public information session to present details on the proposed traffic signal at the intersection of Lakeside Ave and Pease Ave in Verona. This traffic signal is aimed to improve safety and walkability.Lakeside Ave is a County Road, CR-636 and Ess…
Verona Prepares for Civic Center Tree Replacement
Published on May 14, 2025
Verona’s iconic Douglas Fir stands as a beloved symbol, whether you're passing Town Hall on Bloomfield Avenue, visiting the various municipal buildings in the Civic Center, or attending Verona’s annual holiday festivities. For many years, Fair in the Square and the holiday tree lighting have been c…
Verona is excited to welcome Michael Kraus as our new Deputy Township Manager
Published on May 05, 2025
Michael brings a vibrant and inspired vision to our community, with a goal of enhancing the quality of life for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.Michael's journey into municipal service began with a transformative internship under Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. This experience ignited his p…
