Community Corner

Church Expansion Hearing Postponed

Cedar Grove Zoning Board cancels St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church expansion hearing until Sept. 11


[UPDATED: 12 p.m. Monday]
The Cedar Grove Zoning Board hearing to discuss the possible expansion of the St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church has been cancelled, according to Planning Zoning Coordinator Jackie Koster.

The board will discuss the matter at the Sept. 11 meeting, Koster said.

The board had planned to meet on Tuesday night after the July 10 meeting was postponed to discuss the expansion. A meeting agenda is attached as a pdf.

Both the Verona and Cedar Grove township councils will be back in session this week with full agendas planned.

In Verona, the council will hold a second reading, public hearing and vote on an ordinance on cars and traffic as well as award contracts for the Bloomfield Avenue Streetscape project. A meeting agenda is attached as a pdf.

In Cedar Grove, the council is scheduled to discuss a recycling contract and agree on a reconstruction contract for Westland Road. A meeting agenda is attached as a pdf.

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.

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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.

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Verona Park, Lakeside & Bloomfield Aves, Verona
Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9-10am 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. 


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


Verona Public Library, 17 Gould St., Verona
Toddler: 10 a.m. 
Infant: 11 a.m. 
Pre-School: 2 p.m. 
Jr. Bookworms: 3:30 p.m.


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.

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