Verona Municipal Alliance Committee (VMAC)
The Verona Municipal Alliance Committee (VMAC) provides educational programming and prevention outreach to the citizens of Verona. Its funding comes from a grant through the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse with matching funds from the Township of Verona. VMAC was authorized by the Township of Verona in 1989 to promote the prevention efforts of the State of NJ at the community level.
The Verona Municipal Alliance Committee meets one night each month during the school year - from September through May.
VMAC’s Mission is to provide information on alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention, as well as healthy lifestyle choices to all members of the Verona community. The Committee welcomes suggestions and requests from individuals and partnerships with other civic organizations that share our mission. The Committee will review any program funding requests that fall within our grant requirements.
Together we can make a difference in the safety and health of our community.
March 5th, 2024 Family Night
The purpose of Family Night is to provide Verona families a cleared schedule to enjoy quality time with each other. Family mealtime is an effective tool in fostering family unity and helping children and adolescents remain substance free. Dinner Does Make a Difference!
Local restaurants will once again be offering discounts to Verona families who don't want to cook at home. Swipe for participating restaurants/coupons or visit www.vmacnj.org.
VMAC would like to thank the Township of Verona, Board of Education and local restaurants for their continued support of Family Night.
Family Night Activity Downloads
2023/2024 Meeting Dates:
- July 19, 2023
- October 18, 2023
- January 17, 2024
- April 17, 2024
Committee Members
- Ann Jocelyn - Coordinator
- Rachel Klansky - Chairperson
- Julianne Boyle - Recording Secretary
- Colin Boyle
- Kimberly Manis
- Carol Lyn Moy
- Staci Puleo
- Rosanna Gionni
- Elizabeth Hynes
- Regina Tully
- Councilwoman Cynthia Holland - Council Liaison
- Chief of Police Alternate - Joel Martin
- Superintendent - Diane DiGiuseppe
- Superintendent's Alternative - Dana Lustig
- Township Manger - Joseph D'Arco
- Township Manager Alternate - TBD
SCA Parent Liaisons
- Brookdale
- FN Brown
- Forest Avenue
- Laning Avenue
- Our Lady of the Lake School
- HBW Middle School
- Verona High School
Student Assistance Counselor
- Dana Lustig, LSW, SAC
School Clubs
- The BEST Club
- Heroes & Cool Kids
- Peer Leadership