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An excellent night for fireworks! A great way to kick off the weekend celebrations! #veronanj #fourthofjulyweekend #summer2022
It's June and the flags are flying!!
#flagday #Juneteenth #pridemonth2022 #veronanj #newjersey #community
Verona welcomes all people and #Juneteenth is a beautiful celebration of freedom for all Americans. So grateful to have @repdonaldpaynejr join us as well as the NAACP @orangesmaplewood. Raining weather didn't dampen our spirit in #veronanj !
Looking forward to seeing you this evening.Due to rain in the forecast, the Juneteenth Ceremony will be held inside the lobby of Town Hall, 600 Bloomfield Avenue tonight at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there.
#veronanj #juneteenth
Happy Father's Day to all the #veronanj Dads out there, including The Dad Band who played this weekend for #dariastrong.
Such a fantastic evening!
What a great show, btw!
Flag Day commemorates the 1777 adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the USA. I was pleased to spend the evening with Girl Scouts at a Flag Ceremony. I really loved watching the older girls teaching younger girls proper flag etiquette and crafts! 🇺🇸
We #WearOrange in honor of the lives of people affected by gun violence.
It is long past due, especially AR15’s. We need gun control laws now.
Me too
We've been flocked! Thanks Verona High School Spotlight Players for putting the fun in fundraising.
I saw them this morning! So cheerful!
Memorial Day honors those who have died in military service for the U.S. In #veronanj , we celebrate with our parade and ceremony in the Civic Center. I was honored to lay the wreath for those lost in the Vietnam War.
I cannot think of anything more true for #veronanj. "When we invest in these systems, we invest in a healthy and prosperous future for our communities and environment."
Last night, the Township Council issued a Proclamation renewing our commitment to reducing gun violence in our community and elsewhere. This Proclamation has been issued in Verona for many years, but last night it was also requested that we light our municipal buildings orange as a tribute to victims of gun violence-- just as we've lit our buildings blue for fallen officers, pink for breast cancer awareness, and blue/gold in solidarity with those suffering in Ukraine... Thus, I was truly surprised and dismayed when a Councilman "vehemently opposed" the Township honoring the victims of gun violence as we have so many others.
The majority ruled, the meeting moved on, and I went to bed last night unaware of the new horrors today would bring. But tonight I cannot close my eyes to the reality of another terrible school shooting, which took the lives of at least 18 small children and a teacher. This is a national tragedy. While some may argue that these events happened "outside Verona" and, therefore, beyond our concern, please recall that every child in the Verona Public Schools has had to prepare for the possibility of an active shooter. These horrors are something we anticipate could happen even here, in Verona. So, as a parent here in Verona, I'm spending tonight explaining to my school-aged children how these horrific events can and do happen to innocent children at their elementary school. That's not ok. My kids, your kids, students everywhere deserve to learn and live without fear of getting shot in school. Gun violence should not be a norm anywhere in the United States.
As a Councilwoman, I'm proud to be among the majority that chose to support the victims of gun violence; our flags have been lowered to half-staff and our buildings will be lit orange. Times of tragedy demand that we look after one another, providing support for those who need to grieve and be safe. That's what it means to be a community. That's Verona.
#veronanj #wearorange #EndGunViolence #children #BeSmart
Thank you all for your comments, but please consider contacting the entire council via the Council Contact Form found here: www.veronanj.org/council
Thank you for posting this Cynthia. We are overwhelmingly failing to be responsible for the rights our freedoms grant us. Sounds like councilman Tamburro is one who believes himself exempt from our shared responsibility for the reality our kids face. What privilege to be exempt and *untouched* by gun violence! I am appalled everyday that the only “trainings” done since Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland and now Uvalde consist of our children huddling in corners of classrooms, closets and bathrooms to escape shooters?!? As if this is the only thing that can be done ✅ because people have been successful politicizing their need to bear assault rifles and body armor?!? Councilman Tamburro needs to do some major research and explain himself publicly how he does not see a responsibility for our community to show empathy for other communities as well as our own Verona victims of gun violence? Unconscionable! Have there been no Verona residents affected by gun violence? Are we not connected as a society to the many other communities affected? He is so wrong! l There is no place on a council for such ignorance. As a history teacher he may need to do some major brushing up on the research in this area. Unbelievable!
Thank you for your voice. We’re grateful to you and the members of the council who do support awareness of gun violence prevention.
I just watched the meeting on YouTube. I appreciate you bringing the meeting and the content regarding showing support for victims of gun violence to our attention. I strongly support the orange lighting and I think every responsible adult, especially those on our elected council, should support efforts to keep us safe. I am really tired of reactionary “they want to take our guns away” commentary when that is simply not true. This is about gun safety, not about taking guns away.
Thank you for your voice during the council meeting and for consistently advocating for victims and their families, Councilwoman!
Thank you for being grounded in reality and not false equivalence.
So glad the building will be lit with orange. Sure wish it did not have to be done, but as we saw today, it is definitely needed.
Thank you for your leadership
I was just thinking about this so thank you for advocacy for gun control!
🙏🏻
Thank you.
Thank you as always, as well as Deputy Mayor Christine McGrath, for your unwavering commitment to and leadership in gun violence prevention. As a gun violence survivor living in this community, thank you also for honoring gun violence victims by lighting the municipal building orange to bring awareness to victims of a preventable public health crisis in this country.
Had the pleasure of celebrating a significant milestone with the Verona UNICO this weekend. Massive congrats to this great community organization. Thank you for all you do for #veronanj!
A beautiful weekend for #mentalwellness and #joy in the #veronanj town square.
Our town has so much to offer for so many! Thanks to all who put these together!
Today at 5pm on the steps of Town Hall. The gathering will include speakers, prayers, and music about how we celebrate joy within each of our traditions.
Join us in community as we continue to pray for peace and yet celebrate our joy.
Plastic Bag Ban took effect midnight!
Here is a helpful article on the topic: www.nj.com/business/2022/05/njs-plastic-bag-ban-starts-today-tips-to-know-before-you-go-to-the-st...
⚾️ 🥎 With the season underway, the Police Department reminds all drivers to follow all parking rules and regulations in and around the fields. We have already received numerous complaints from area residents and we have concerns with accessibility for emergency vehicles. Safety is always our primary concern.
Please let this note serve as a "warning" to all drivers.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation and we wish everyone a safe, fun-filled season.
Regards
Verona Police Department
#veronapd #veronapolice #vpd
Last night, Verona held a moving event in support of Ukraine, which is fighting to save its young democracy against an unprovoked and unjustified Russian invasion. Please consider doing what you can to support the people of Ukraine. #veronanj #peaceforukraine
Congrats to Verona Environmental Commission for a successful Earth Day clean up! #Earthday2022
Here we go Verona... April showers may bring more than flowers. Be safe overnight; the watch may quickly change to a warning.
New Employment Opportunity - Finance Clerk:
The Township of Verona is seeking a full time clerk to assist with the day to day activities of the finance office. Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Responsibilities will include assisting the finance office with general cashier duties such as collecting property tax and water/sewer utility payments, answering phone calls, and other miscellaneous tasks under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer. Strong customer service skills, Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency and working knowledge of Edmunds MCSJ software is required. Applicants must be willing to obtain a notary public commission.
More info here: www.veronanj.org/jobs
Thank you to all the dedicated #veronanj volunteers!! April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions that volunteers make by generously donating their time and talents. You make our #community stronger by your contributions. Thank you! ❤️
Taking a moment to say "Welcome Home" to all those who served in the Vietnam War. #VietnamVeteransDay
A moving prayer service for peace this evening in #veronanj. I love the richness of faith we experience in these interfaith prayer services.
So happy that our town's various houses of worship can join together in prayer! Thank you Verona clergy for a very moving service with all joined in prayer for peace.
It was such a powerful service.
Looks like such fun!In collaboration with The Compound Coffee Company, we are happy to announce the launch of the Verona Community Market.
The market will take place on Sundays at 271 Grove Avenue in Verona. Four sessions will be held:
▪️April 24-May 22
▪️June 5-June 26
▪️July 10-July 31
▪️September 11-October 2
➡We are looking for local small business to participate. To apply - bit.ly/VeronaCommunityMarketApplication
➡Local non-profits are also welcome! Two tents per session will be available at no charge for fundraising and community outreach.
For specific questions, please contact VeronaCommunityMarket@gmail.com.
#VeronaNJ #VeronaChamberOfCommerce #Verona #SupportLocal #VeronaCommunityMarket
I love this!