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- Junior Commissioner Presentations (December 9, 2024) View
- Recycling 101 Webinar (March 20, 2024) View
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Sept 2026: The VEC recommended that the Township Council adopt a PROHIBITION OF DATA CENTERS In all zones within the Township of Verona
See the ORDINANCE.
JUNE 2026: The VEC and SUSTAINABLE VERONA’s Presentation to the Parks and Rec Committee on the Natural Grass Option
See Sustainable Verona’s presentation HERE
See the VEC’s PowerPoint HERE
May 2026: The VEC passes RESOLUTION (5-5-2026) supporting the conversion of Centennial Field to natural grass; presents the NATURAL GRASS OPTION PRESENTATION at Verona’s Parks and Recreations Committee meeting (6-16-2026).
June 2025: The VEC Passes RESOLUTION (6-11-2025) urging West Orange to
Preserve Watchung Mountain, deny West Essex Highlands Application.
VEC EARTH DAY 2025 NATIVE PLANT SALE ORDER FORM
The VEC held a Native Plant Sale in honor of Earth Day 2025
Plants were picked up by residents on Saturday, April 26, 2025,
at Hillcrest Farms: 377 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona NJ.
Flowering Perennials and Shrubs at wholesale prices.
See lists and all plant information on the Order Form
Download Order Form:
VEC /Verona Library presents
Creating a Deer Resistant Native Garden
Featuring Deb Ellis of the Native Plant Society of NJ
Deb is the Founder of the Essex Chapter of the NPSNJ, a Master Gardener and a Rutgers Steward. Learn all about native perennials and shrubs that will thrive in and beautify your yard
Verona Public Library: Wednesday April 2, from 6:30-7:30 pm
