Verona’s Township Council discussed several important items during the November 9th meeting, including the adoption of 2027 Verona Community Pool Fees and new water and sewer rates along with resolutions for Anti-Idling and accepting grant funding to help support Verona's Age-Friendly Action Plan. The full agenda for the October 5, 2026 meeting can be viewed here and a recording of the meeting can be watched on Township of Verona's YouTube channel.

Age-Friendly Grant Funding: Supporting Verona's Age-Friendly Action Plan

The Township discussed grant funding to help advance recommendations outlined in Verona's Age-Friendly Audit and Action Plan.

The Age-Friendly initiative recognizes the importance of creating a community where residents can remain active, independent and connected as they grow older. Verona's Age-Friendly Audit and Action Plan identified opportunities to improve services, accessibility and resources for older residents while creating a community that benefits residents of all ages.

The Township has an opportunity to utilize $15,000 in Age-Friendly Initiative grant funding to begin implementing recommendations identified in the plan. Verona's commitment to becoming a more age-friendly community is particularly noteworthy as Verona has recently been accepted as a member of The AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities. Further, Niche.com recently ranked Verona #20 out of 570 communities in New Jersey for Best Places to Retire. The Township's efforts to implement recommendations from its Age-Friendly Audit and Action Plan will help build on this recognition and ensure Verona remains a welcoming, accessible and vibrant community for residents of all ages.

2027 Verona Community Pool Membership Fees and Water & Sewer Rates Adopted

Following the Township Council's previous discussions regarding the 2027 Verona Community Pool membership fees and proposed water and sewer connection fees and rates, the Council formally adopted the updated fee schedules on November 9.

In preparation for several new development projects scheduled to move forward in Verona, the Township has adopted significant increases to water and sewer connection fees for new construction projects that rely on the Township’s existing infrastructure. These proposed increases on the connection fees would only apply to developers with new water and sewer connections and would not impact existing water and sewer customers. The Council also adopted a reduction in the previously scheduled annual water and sewer rate increases from 4% to 3% for 2027 and 2028. This adjustment reflects the Township's consideration of anticipated revenue from new development connection fees, strategic use of state funding and grants, PFAS class-action settlement payments, and continued efforts to manage municipal projects within or under budget. The updated water and sewer rates will take effect January 1, 2027.

The Township Council has also reviewed the financial successes of the 2026 Verona Community Pool season along with recommendations for the 2027 season. 2026 pool members saw significant added value brought to their 2026 experience. These successes will be the building block for continued programming growth in future years at the pool. The Verona Community Pool's financial stability has allowed the Township Council to adopt the same resident rates as 2026. During the 2026 season, non-resident members had zero rule infractions and helped to contribute to a successful season. Limited non-resident memberships will be welcomed back with fees expected to increase from $1,000 to $1,200. The number of available non-resident memberships will remain capped at 125.

Anti-Idling Policy

An anti-idling policy resolution was adopted. This policy will strengthen and reinforce the Township's ongoing commitment to environmental protection and healthier neighborhoods.

Verona's Environmental Commission has long advocated for reducing unnecessary vehicle idling through public education and school awareness campaigns such as Walk and Roll to School Day.

Please note: This recap provides residents with a general overview of key topics discussed at the Township Council meeting. It is not a substitute for the official meeting minutes and/or recordings.