Around Verona-Cedar Grove: Early Voting + Data Center Ban + Picket Lines

Check out some of our top stories this week in Verona, Cedar Grove and Essex County.

Verona, Cedar Grove General Election Polling Places: Where To Vote

Election Day is approaching. Here's where Verona and Cedar Grove voters can cast their ballots and find their assigned districts.

Verona Early Voting Begins Soon: Where, When And How To Vote

Verona voters have several ways to cast their ballots, with early voting opening soon and mail-in deadlines approaching.

Verona Announces Water, Sewer Rate Changes, Pool Fees, New Zoning Rules

Verona officials are considering changes to utility rates, pool memberships and business zoning, with key decisions approaching.

‘No Kings’ Protest In Verona Will Rally Voters For Midterm Election

Protesters are shifting their focus from Donald Trump to the 2026 election.

Verona Town Council Candidate Forum Planned At Community Center: Election 2026

Verona residents will also vote in two school board races this November.

2026 Elections In Verona-Cedar Grove: School Board, Town Council, Congress, County Races

Verona and Cedar Grove will vote for local races, U.S. Congress seats and county-level offices in the midterm election.

Cedar Grove Voters Approve $62.2M School Referendum

Both bond questions passed by wide margins, according to unofficial results from Essex County.

Women’s Wellness Space Seeks Zoning Approval In Verona

Flor Da Vida wants to open a space focused on prenatal, postpartum and menstrual health at 3 Claridge Road.

Cedar Grove Municipal Offices To Close For Labor Day

Residents should plan ahead for municipal business because Cedar Grove municipal offices will be closed Monday.

Cedar Grove Playground Plans Are On The Upswing

Upper and lower playground projects are moving ahead at Community Park, including $65,000 in resurfacing.

Cedar Grove Banks On Nearly $496K Riverbank Fix

The township is preparing to stabilize about 200 feet of collapsed riverbank along the Peckman River.

Cedar Grove’s $62.2M Vote Would Repair Schools, Reopen Leonard R. Parks For Classrooms

The August 25 school board meeting is available online as voters look toward a $62.2 million referendum September 15.

Meet, Greet And Talk Township With Cedar Grove’s Mayor Joseph Maceri

Residents can stop by the municipal building Friday morning for Cedar Grove’s “Meet with the Mayor” session.

Verona School Board 2026 Candidate Profile: Daniel Frenklakh

A 19-year-old EMT from Verona is running for the board of education. Here’s what to know about Daniel Frenklakh.

Verona Township Appoints New Council Member: What To Know

The council made the decision at a June 22 meeting.

Verona Looks To Fill Vacant Town Council Seat After Member Resigns

The town council will interview all applicants during a public council meeting on Monday, June 22.

Verona Protest Will Target Bank Over Financing Of ICE Prisons

A nationwide day of protest will attempt to hit two of the largest private prison companies in U.S. where it hurts: their bank accounts.

Protesters Will Rally In Verona For ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ On May Day

Organizers are also calling for people to avoid shopping or going to work on Friday.

'ICE Out For Good' Protest Will Take Place In Verona On Weekend Of 'No Kings' Rallies

President Trump has fired back at protesters, denying that he is a “king” and saying that he “works his ass off to make our country great.”

Verona Scores Coveted Community Grant From County

Here’s how much money Verona received this year.

‘Defrosting ICE Together’ Rally In Verona Will Protest Minneapolis Shooting

The shooting has ignited a national controversy, with many people decrying ICE – and many others defending the actions of the officer.

Tamburro, McEvoy, Holland Win Verona Council Race: 2025 Election Results Certified

The election results have been certified. Here's the final tally for Verona's town council race.

Verona-Cedar Grove 2025 Election Results: Council, School Board (UPDATED)

Who is leading the race for town council in Verona? See the latest vote tally here.

Who Is On The Ballot In Verona-Cedar Grove? (2025 Election Guide)

Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what to know if you plan to vote in Verona-Cedar Grove.

Verona-Cedar Grove 2025 Election Guide: Candidates, Deadlines, How To Vote

Who are the candidates? When is the registration deadline? Here's what to know if you plan to vote in Verona or Cedar Grove.

Verona Closes On $1.9M Loan To Build Pumping Station

Here’s what the project will do, according to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank.

Verona, Cedar Grove School Board Candidates File For 2025 Election (See The List)

Who filed to run in this year's board of education election? Here is the list for Verona and Cedar Grove.

No ‘Major Discipline’ For Verona, Cedar Grove Police Officers Last Year, New AG Report Shows

State officials say they release the data to keep public trust in the vast majority of officers who do their jobs with honor and courage.

Who Is On The Ballot In Verona-Cedar Grove? Voter Guide For 2025 Primary Election

Voters in Verona and Cedar Grove will join others across New Jersey at the polls on Tuesday.

3 Council Members Reelected In Cedar Grove: Skabich, Mega, Peterson

Melissa Skabich, Michele Mega and Kerry Peterson ran unopposed in Cedar Grove’s 2025 municipal election.

Important Voter Deadline In Verona-Cedar Grove Arrives Tuesday

Planning to vote in the primary election? Here’s what to know ahead of Tuesday’s deadline in Verona and Cedar Grove.

Deadline To Register For Cedar Grove Town Election Is Almost Here

Want to vote in Cedar Grove’s 2025 municipal election? You have until Tuesday to register, officials say.

Primary Election Nears In Verona-Cedar Grove (See Candidate List)

Several Democrat and Republican candidates will appear on the ballot in Verona and Cedar Grove this year.

New Police Chief Takes Reins In Cedar Grove (VIDEO)

John Kennedy retired from the police department after three decades of service. Francis Pumphrey was sworn in as new chief this week.

Verona, Other Essex Towns Awarded Grants As Trump Funding Freeze Looms

Are any future grants coming down the pipeline? That may be a question for President Donald Trump.

Drone Flights Temporarily Banned In Cedar Grove: Feds

Cedar Grove is among nearly two dozen New Jersey towns where drone flights have been temporarily banned.

Verona Appoints New Town Manager: Kevin O’Sullivan

O’Sullivan will replace Joseph D'Arco, who will begin his retirement in February.

Cedar Grove Among Towns Fighting NJ Affordable Housing Quotas

Some people say that New Jersey’s latest affordable housing obligations are a fair deal. Others aren’t so enthusiastic.

2024 Election In Verona-Cedar Grove: Who Is On The Ballot?

There are lots of choices to make in Verona and Cedar Grove this year. Here's what to know before you hit the polls.