Planning Board Resumes The Grove Discussions

The long-running controversy between area residents and The Grove catering hall will be part of the agenda when the Cedar Grove Planning Board meets Tuesday night at 8 p.m. 

Residents have charged overflow parking from the catering hall causes parking and traffic issues in the streets surrounding the business. 

In Sept. 2011, Cedar Grove police were forced to close down several lanes of Pompton Avenue (Route 23) when Grove guests attending a wine tasting were crossing the roadway at dusk and creating a dangerous situation.

On Sept. 20, 2011, residents also complained the maximum number of guests at an event exceeded the maximum number of allowed guests. Police and fire officials, including Fire Chief John Bannon denied the maximum occupancy was exceeded. 

A pdf of the agenda is attached to this story.

The Verona Planning Board will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Verona Community Center to discuss a site plan and conditional use variance for a property at 37-47 Durrell St. in the township. A pdf of the agenda is also attached to this story. 

The Cedar Grove Board of Education will also meet, but the meeting date has been changed to Thursday instead of Tuesday. The conference meeting begins at 7 p.m. with the public session scheduled for 8 p.m. No meeting agenda was available.

Check out more of the events going on in Verona and Cedar Grove this week. To see all the area events click on Events at the top of this page. Log into Verona.patch.com to add your events.

Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove
Monday 6:30 p.m.
Cedar Grove Library hosts a Knitting Club.  All are welcome.

Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove
Tuesday 1 p.m.
Come in and join the Bridge Club as they play bridge and teach new players the rules.

Verona Park, Lakeside & Bloomfield avenues, Verona
Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. until 8/23, $10 drop-in Summer Special!
No experience necessary for this Open Level Vinyasa Flow class! Bring your friends and share the love of outdoor yoga & the elements of nature! Class meets next to Boathouse, on the raised stone circular platform. Bring yourself, your mat and your open heart! Open to children that can stay focused on the mat. 

The First Congregational Church of Verona, 19 Church St, Verona
Tuesday and Thursday   7 to 8 p.m.
Zumba Classes with licensed Zumba Fitness instructor, Soraya Sierra.   
$10 per class; $7 for High School Students with ID.

Morgan Farm & Museum, 903 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove
Wednesday 2 to 7 p.m.
Variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, Breads, Cheeses, Baked Goods and Desserts, Pickles, Fresh Bread, Italian Specialties, European Specialties. 

Verona Summer Concert Series
“Jimmy & The Parrots” Jimmy Buffet Tribute at the Verona Community PoolSponsored by Samuel Klein & Company for Verona residents only
Verona Community Pool, Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.This tribute act will take you back to that unforgettable island vacation. Grab your beach chairs and sit back and enjoy one of the most requested Buffett cover bands in the country.  “Margaritaville” at its best!!  

Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove
Thursday 1:30pm – 3:30pm
The Cedar Grove Public Library hosts a knitting club, Knitting Knitch, every Thursday at 1:30pm. All are welcome.

First Presbyterian Church of Verona, 10 Fairview Ave, Verona
Thursday 7 p.m.
Our mission starts and ends with helping you achieve your weight loss or fitness goals in a fun, supportive, community rich with people who will encourage you towards your goals.

Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove
Thursday 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, is a career transition support and networking group. Come to one of our meetings to see how we can help you with your job search.

 
Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove,
Thursday 6 p.m.
Contact the library for movie title and more information. 

Other Essex County Weekday Events

Municipal Lot between Smull and Personette avenues
Friday Noon to 6 p.m.
The market is a seasonal open air market featuring Jersey fresh produce in season as well as specialty vendors offering farm raised meats, locally produced cheeses, pies, breads and other fresh baked goods, gourmet nuts, olive oils, freshly made pastas, and prepared foods.