{
 "city": "Verona",
 "state": "NJ",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/veronanj.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-31",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-09-14",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97315/agendas/95c96c552cb4402fa23e120a1ac5eece.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97315/"
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Planning Board votes on site plan waiver for 573 Bloomfield Avenue",
   "summary": "The Verona Planning Board will vote on Resolution 2026-22, a site plan waiver for 573 Bloomfield Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting. An application for 22 Lakeside Avenue is being carried to the September 24, 2026 meeting without new notice.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97213/agendas/f717b7c83d084cdd820df8a8dfc4511a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97213/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Verona inclusion committee to plan fall cultural events, fill vacancy",
   "summary": "The Multicultural Inclusion & Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding its regular meeting via Zoom. Members will approve June minutes, hear updates from the library, schools, recreation, and township staff, and discuss planning Q3/Q4 cultural events (Hispanic Heritage, Diwali, Hanukkah) plus filling an open committee spot and recruiting volunteers. Public comment is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97181/agendas/14fdb6c152aa41bdb73432fc407a0fe4.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97181/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider redevelopment agreements and contracts at Aug. 17 meeting",
   "summary": "The Verona Township Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes introduction of a financial agreement ordinance for 383 Bloomfield Avenue, a short-term tax abatement ordinance, and several resolutions including contract awards for sound system and HVAC upgrades, redevelopment agreements for properties on Bloomfield Avenue, and acceptance of grants. The meeting also includes public comment periods and an executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97112/agendas/cb2dd060d0804964b7a6e5d6506dd5e8.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97112/minutes/78d4adcda6694a9c97f4439ee106d088.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97112/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to hear variance requests for fence, wellness space, and home additions",
   "summary": "The Verona Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, memorialize four previously granted resolutions, and hear three new variance applications. The new business includes a fence height variance on a corner lot, a wellness center use variance, and two home addition variance requests. The meeting is in-person only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97153/agendas/52bc713d88e248f2a8803e23a7d718e3.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97153/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to rule on three non-permitted wellness uses at 96 Pompton Avenue",
   "summary": "The Verona Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to review Application #2026-20. The agenda focuses on variances required for a medical spa expansion and two new tenants offering massage and wellness services in a C-2 zone building. These uses are currently non-conforming because they are not permitted principal or conditional uses in that district.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/100589/agendas/0e4ffec4c20248d0b79aba2472c89a78.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/100589/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on sewer plant salary ordinance and multiple contracts",
   "summary": "The Verona Township Council is holding its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, with a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-28, which sets the salary for the Supervisor Sewage Plant Operator. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a professional services contract for a watershed improvement plan, acceptance of opioid settlement grants, and contracts for emergency services design review and other services. The agenda includes consent agenda items, public comment periods, and an executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97111/agendas/759c112f378f48929f7416a2decda51c.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97111/minutes/5d3e6ba102bf4c1bbb246d4e5d097b2c.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97111/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear architect presentations for new emergency services building",
   "summary": "The Verona Township Council is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from three architectural firms for the design and construction of a new Emergency Services Building (Project No. 2026-06). The meeting will include public comment and an executive session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/100647/agendas/2aa7ce981732464383123e7a0c36187b.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/100647/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on 2025 audit, energy plan, ADA upgrades, and parking changes",
   "summary": "The Verona Township Council will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on an ordinance to add Municipal Lot #3 to the metered/permit parking rules, introduction of a salary ordinance for the Supervisor Sewage Plant Operator, and a consent agenda with resolutions on the 2025 audit, the 2026 Community Energy Plan, and several construction contracts. The council will also consider appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Historical Preservation Commission, and Open Space Trust Fund Advisory Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97110/agendas/286b3b555eb2465d831173c6ec9e5f1d.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97110/minutes/f79c09ec1f414eb7b3a141b8f24a086a.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97110/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Verona Municipal Alliance Committee meets via Zoom for FY2026 review and officer appointments",
   "summary": "The Verona Municipal Alliance Committee (VMAC) will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on July 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of April 15, 2026 minutes, a Fiscal Year 2026 financial and program review, a preview of the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027, and appointment of officers. Public comment is limited to four minutes per speaker, and due to Daniel's Law, participants should provide only their name and township.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/99550/agendas/2ebfcd26eb1f4db898f11a16603c91bb.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/99550/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to discuss plantings, budget, and Bloomfield Ave. streetscape",
   "summary": "The Verona Shade Tree Commission is holding its regular July meeting to discuss budget updates, new tree plantings, and a response to the Bloomfield Avenue streetscape presentation. The commission will also review the approved Community Forestry Management Plan and address tree maintenance requests, including 63 new tree requests on Linden. The meeting is open to the public with a comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97314/agendas/4241adc85d7346f4b074f7708ce36f82.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97314/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to hear four variance applications, including HVAC and addition requests",
   "summary": "The Verona Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on July 9, 2026, to consider several applications. These include a resolution to memorialize a prior approval for HVAC units, a continuation of a Pompton Avenue case, and three new variance requests for HVAC installation, a second-floor addition, and an appeal of a zoning permit rescission. The meeting is in-person only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/100400/agendas/dd342d32f1d84659a6fb3d6968f35fca.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/100400/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Verona Council to vote on sewer repair contract, zoning changes, parking fees",
   "summary": "The Verona Township Council is holding a regular meeting on July 6, 2026, with a consent agenda that includes a contract for sewer repairs, a cooperation agreement with Essex County, and several other resolutions. The council will also hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment and introduce an ordinance to add Municipal Lot #3 to metered/permit parking. Presentations on the Community Energy Plan and an Age-Friendly initiative are scheduled, along with a swearing-in ceremony for a new council member.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97109/agendas/6830dfb57865421ebbafb3aa72e8c42c.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97109/minutes/24e87af324014f12b82bedc7e08c7f0c.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97109/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review Grove Avenue resolution and zoning ordinance amendment",
   "summary": "The Verona Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss a resolution regarding 251 ½ Grove Avenue, and consider a consistency determination for Ordinance 2026-10, which amends zoning code sections. Public participation is scheduled, and the meeting is in person only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97211/agendas/7ef8d0e46aa64448b71379740123f51c.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97211/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Committee reviews Q2 and Q3 cultural events and receives departmental updates",
   "summary": "The Multicultural Inclusion & Accessibility Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to approve minutes from May 27, 2026, and accept public comment. The agenda includes standing updates from the Library, Schools, Recreation, and Township departments, with specific focus on Age-Friendly and Healthy Communities initiatives. New business involves reviewing past events for Older Americans Month and Pride, and planning upcoming events for Hispanic Heritage, Diwali, and Hanukkah.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97180/agendas/8a429e8a93ae40eea854a2dd0ff856d7.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97180/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on burning ban, $390k ambulance bond, contracts",
   "summary": "The Verona Township Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one banning the burning of dangerous materials, garbage, and vegetation, and another authorizing a $390,000 bond for an ambulance and equipment. The consent agenda includes contracts with several vendors, acceptance of grants (opioid settlement, Sustainable Jersey, Comcast technology), and liquor license renewals. The council will also discuss an ordinance for municipal parking lots and interview and swear in a new councilmember to fill a vacancy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97108/agendas/13a9f529386046a0a02f36c5a3a331a1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97108/minutes/315a4add7e004f5fa16e67df1a13eeb1.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97108/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Verona parks committee to hear Centennial Field grass option",
   "summary": "The Verona Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend on the Centennial Field project, including a presentation on a grass option. The agenda also includes a review of spring programs, summer program updates, and a community pool update with revenue reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97201/agendas/f8798b88e10d4f73927397f0ca486c96.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97201/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to hear 257 Pompton Ave 8-unit apartment proposal",
   "summary": "The Verona Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2026, to consider several applications, including a continuation for an eight-unit apartment building at 257 Pompton Avenue and a new application for condensers at 94 Elmwood Road. The board will also memorialize previously approved resolutions and consider an extension of time for a Wells Fargo ATM facility. The meeting is in-person only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97152/agendas/c9493f768a294f39b9820ba1731cb086.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97152/minutes/566e728b338e4658afdd576ffef1a37e.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97152/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $7.3M in bonds, new ordinances, and 20 resolutions",
   "summary": "The Verona Township Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on three ordinances, including two bond ordinances totaling about $6.9 million for capital improvements and water/sewer utility projects. The council will also introduce two new ordinances, including one banning burning of dangerous materials, and vote on a consent agenda with 20 resolutions covering contracts, tax cancellations, and other administrative items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97107/agendas/09647380650a48459b4b934c1adefef4.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97107/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Verona Shade Tree Commission to discuss tree planting, budget, and inventory",
   "summary": "The Verona Shade Tree Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss updates on the Community Forestry Management Plan, budget, tree planting plans, and inventory. They will also address new street tree recommendations, a schools project, and health/warranty checks of recently planted trees. Public comment is invited.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97313/agendas/137fe8bd3a1c409ab0b5ceea2c4b1ee0.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97313/minutes/c46977e4107f4d54ad339bc882f5de3f.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97313/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Sustainable Verona to discuss energy plan, solar, compost grant",
   "summary": "Sustainable Verona is meeting to discuss updates on community energy planning, a community solar event, and a Sustainable Jersey grant for residential composting. The agenda also includes reports from member committees and updates on local initiatives like the Verona Sidewalk Sale and Centennial Field.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97233/agendas/447e7f9a1c434b9a923f242f82de067c.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97233/minutes/76565ed7ff4e4fd6b9b3f2970f5fb061.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97233/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Verona advisory committee to discuss events, new secretary",
   "summary": "The Multicultural Inclusion & Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving updates from the library, schools, recreation, and township. New business covers appointing a new secretary and planning upcoming cultural events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97179/agendas/9b5f7152e6744f36b32d46083c5ea4dd.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97179/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Verona parks committee hears turf pitches for Centennial Field",
   "summary": "The Verona Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to hear two turf vendor presentations for Centennial Field, discuss budget timelines and program affordability, and receive updates on summer programs and the community pool. The agenda includes several discussion items and reports, with no formal votes listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97200/agendas/dee8048c64ea4e3384e3d647a98f1696.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97200/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt redevelopment plan for 251 ½ Grove Avenue and bond for pool improvements",
   "summary": "The Verona Township Council will hold a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. The agenda includes public hearings on six ordinances, including a redevelopment plan for 251 ½ Grove Avenue, a $100,000 bond for pool facility improvements, and amendments to pool membership fees. The council will also introduce two bond ordinances totaling over $7 million for capital improvements and water sewer utility projects, and consider several resolutions, including contracts and grants. Public comment is scheduled at multiple points during the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97106/agendas/33ba669476794e0cb4de713accfb8e7a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97106/minutes/d96af538c7784fb89131bcd4276b66c7.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97106/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Board to weigh 8-unit apartment project, bank drive-thru, fence variance",
   "summary": "The Verona Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on May 14, 2026, to consider several applications. They will vote on memorializing three previously approved resolutions for residential additions, and hear new applications for a bank drive-in and ATM, a mixed-use apartment building, and a fence variance. The meeting is in-person only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97151/agendas/462838aa06304e97a8e0f6f41af6ab6a.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97151/minutes/a46189cff6d7431a92314a5b5bfda426.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97151/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Boards and Committees",
   "headline": "Verona traffic committee to review overnight parking, pedestrian crossing",
   "summary": "The Neighborhood Traffic & Safety Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss several traffic and safety topics, including an overnight parking policy overview, a pedestrian crossing at Bloomfield and Brookdale, a Complete and Green policy update, and the Verona Roll & Stroll Wednesday night rides and routes. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, with a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.veronanj.org/meetingfiles/97192/agendas/eb9ae00682be493aac37ccf1d1e3268f.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.veronanj.org/events/97192/"
  }
 ]
}