Verona, New Jersey Town Guide

Explore Verona, an Essex County township in the West Essex corridor near Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Montclair, North Caldwell, West Orange, West Caldwell, and Roseland. Verona combines a strong Bloomfield Avenue business corridor, schools, parks, local government services, arts, recreation, restaurants, shops, historic resources, and nearby regional access.

Verona and several neighboring towns were originally part of the Horseneck Tract. The community later separated from Caldwell Township and became its own municipality, with a history tied to Cedar Grove, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Fairfield, Essex Fells, Roseland, Livingston, Montclair, and West Orange.

Community Focus Bloomfield Avenue corridor
Verona Park
Kip's Castle Park
Verona public schools
Arts, music & dance resources
West Essex / Montclair area access

Verona Community Snapshot

Bloomfield Avenue CommunityVerona's Bloomfield Avenue corridor connects township services, schools, restaurants, arts, fitness, shops, professional offices, and nearby regional destinations.
Schools & FamiliesThe town includes Brookdale Avenue School, F N Brown School, Forest Avenue School, Laning Avenue School, H B Whitehorne Middle School, Verona High School, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, and The Children's Institute.
Parks, History & RecreationVerona Park, Kip's Castle Park, Eden Wild, Everett Field, Verona Community Pool, tennis courts, fitness centers, and sports resources support an active community.
Regional ConnectionsVerona connects closely with Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Montclair, North Caldwell, West Orange, West Caldwell, and Roseland.

Explore Verona

Living in VeronaResidents benefit from schools, parks, township services, houses of worship, arts resources, recreation, restaurants, fitness, shopping, and nearby Essex County communities.
Visiting VeronaVisitors can explore Verona Park, Kip's Castle Park, Bloomfield Avenue, local restaurants, art and music resources, churches, and nearby Montclair and West Orange destinations.
Doing Business in VeronaBloomfield Avenue, Grove Avenue, Pompton Avenue, schools, recreation, restaurants, arts, and fitness resources create strong local business visibility.
Community ConnectionsThe guide includes government, education, arts, cemeteries, clubs, historic places, parks, places of worship, sports, businesses, real estate, jobs, and classifieds.

Verona Page Sections

Use the links below to explore the full NJTGO directory sections for Verona, including businesses, restaurants, real estate, visitor resources, classifieds, jobs, schools, parks, houses of worship, recreation, arts, and community organizations.

Business & Shopping Food & Drink Real Estate Visiting & Lodging Classifieds Jobs

Town Guide Categories

GovernmentTownship offices, departments, public safety, recreation, library, and municipal services. EducationVerona public schools, private schools, and learning resources. Arts & EntertainmentArt, dance, music, performing arts, and creative resources. CemeteriesFuneral homes, monuments, and related community resources. Clubs & OrganizationsVerona Chamber of Commerce, community groups, welfare resources, and local organizations. Historic PlacesKip's Castle Park, local history, and Horseneck Tract heritage. ParksVerona Park, Eden Wild, Everett Field, recreation, and outdoor resources. Places of WorshipChurches and faith communities serving Verona residents. Sports & LeisureBaseball, fitness, swimming, tennis, parks, and recreation. Business & ShoppingLocal businesses, shopping, offices, professional services, and Bloomfield Avenue resources. Food & DrinkRestaurants, cafés, pizza, takeout, catering, and local dining. Real EstateHomes, neighborhoods, agencies, relocation, and housing resources. Visiting & LodgingVisitor resources, nearby lodging, parks, dining, and attractions. ClassifiedsCommunity listings, announcements, sales, events, services, and opportunities. JobsEmployment resources, local employers, hiring, and nearby career opportunities.

Verona Town Directory

Government

Township of Verona
600 Bloomfield Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
973-239-3220

Departments

Construction Official 973-857-4836

Court Administrator 973-857-4772

Fire - 911
(Non-Emergency) Fire Dept #1 973-857-1066, 973-236-4466

First Aid - 911
(Non-Emergency) 973-857-4760

Health Department 973-857-4800

Library - 973-857-4848

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) 973-857-4756

Police - 911
(Non-emergency) 973-239-5000

Public Works 973-857-4804

Recreation 973-857-4830

Senior Citizens 973-857-4800

Tax Collector's Office 973-239-3220

Tax Assessor 973-857-4837

Education

Board of Education

PTA

Brookdale Avenue School - Elementary Grades K - 4
14 Brookdale Court
Verona, NJ 07044
973-571-6752

F N Brown School - Elementary Grades K - 4
125 Grove Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
973-571-6753

Forest Avenue School - Elementary Grades K - 4
118 Forest Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
973-571-6754

Laning Avenue School - Elementary Grades Prek - 4
18 Laning Road
Verona, NJ 07044
973-571-6755

H B Whitehorne Middle School - Grades 5 - 8
600 Bloomfield Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
973-571-6751

Verona High School - Grades 9 - 12
151 Fairview Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
973-571-6750

Private schools

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
26 Lakeside Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
973-239-1160

The Children's Institute
1 Sunset Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
973-508-3050

Arts & Entertainment

Art

Cooking

Dance

Martial Arts

Music

Performing Arts / Theaters

Cemeteries

Funeral Homes & Monuments

Clubs and Organizations

Historic Places

Historical Society

Kip's Castle Park
22 Crestmont Road
Verona, NJ 07044
973-239-2465

Parks

Places of Worship

Sports & Leisure

Amusement

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Diving Instruction

Equestrian

Fishing

Fitness

Football

Golf

Gymnastics

Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming

Tennis

Nearby Towns

Caldwell Cedar Grove Essex Fells Montclair North Caldwell West Orange West Caldwell Roseland

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