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Christine McGrath
Two-Term Councilwoman, Township of Verona

Christine McGrath being sworn into office on July 1, 2019 by Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill.

I believe strong local government starts with an informed public. Since my election to the Verona Town Council since July 1, 2019, I have focused on keeping residents updated on matters before the Council. After every Council meeting, I post a summary on matters that were discussed during the meeting and voted upon. Enjoy reading them here!

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April 7th Meeting Summary

April 7th Meeting Summary

Special Meeting with Verona Board of Education - March 25, 2025

Special Meeting with Verona Board of Education - March 25, 2025

March 17th Meeting Summary

March 17th Meeting Summary

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My April 7th Meeting Summary is up! Sorry for the delay! We had a great presentation on energy efficiency of our buildings. You can read more about it in link in bio or through the link below.

https://www.christinemcgrathverona.com/post/april-7th-meeting-summary

#veronanj #localgovernment #nj #essexcounty #womenwholead #essexcountynj

My April 7th Meeting Summary is up! Sorry for the delay! We had a great presentation on energy efficiency of our buildings. You can read more about it in link in bio or through the link below.

https://www.christinemcgrathverona.com/post/april-7th-meeting-summary

#veronanj #localgovernment #nj #essexcounty #womenwholead #essexcountynj

I met with Glen Ridge Mayor Deborah Mans today at @whiskitallcafeandbakery, a fantastic coffee house. I love learning from other successful women who lead their communities. We talked about how we ended up in elected office, some challanges our local governments face, and my new Verona Women in Politics group. A great discussion all around! Thank you Mayor! #veronanj #essexcountynj #womenwholead #womeningovernment #localgovernment

I met with Glen Ridge Mayor Deborah Mans today at @whiskitallcafeandbakery, a fantastic coffee house. I love learning from other successful women who lead their communities. We talked about how we ended up in elected office, some challanges our local governments face, and my new Verona Women in Politics group. A great discussion all around! Thank you Mayor! #veronanj #essexcountynj #womenwholead #womeningovernment #localgovernment

Here are the highlights from today's Town Council Meeting.

We actually have three big topics for today's meeting.

We will be voting on our annual budget.

We will receive a presentation on the Linden Avenue repaving project, which will include some safety enhancements based on the traffic and safety demonstration project we conducted a few months ago.
We will also review draft plans for the Everett Field renovation.

There is an ordinance for introduction to increase fees for retail businesses that sell alcohol.

Here are some highlights under proposed resolutions. We will be submitting the Claridge Pump Station project to the NJ-iBank. We will be adopting our hazardous mitigation plan. We will be entering into an agreement with the Cougar Swim Team and with a law firm for work related to the the West Essex Highlands development. We will be making a slight amendment to the 2025 pool rules. We will be accepting two grants - the National Opioid Settlement and the Sustainable Jersey PSEG Energy Efficiency program.

Under new business, we will once again be talking about attendance requirements for our boards and commissions.

The full agenda for today's meeting is here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilmeetings. To send a comment to the Council prior to the meeting go here: https://www.veronanj.org/council.

#veronanj #localgovernment #nj #essexcountynj

Here are the highlights from today's Town Council Meeting.

We actually have three big topics for today's meeting.

We will be voting on our annual budget.

We will receive a presentation on the Linden Avenue repaving project, which will include some safety enhancements based on the traffic and safety demonstration project we conducted a few months ago.
We will also review draft plans for the Everett Field renovation.

There is an ordinance for introduction to increase fees for retail businesses that sell alcohol.

Here are some highlights under proposed resolutions. We will be submitting the Claridge Pump Station project to the NJ-iBank. We will be adopting our hazardous mitigation plan. We will be entering into an agreement with the Cougar Swim Team and with a law firm for work related to the the West Essex Highlands development. We will be making a slight amendment to the 2025 pool rules. We will be accepting two grants - the National Opioid Settlement and the Sustainable Jersey PSEG Energy Efficiency program.

Under new business, we will once again be talking about attendance requirements for our boards and commissions.

The full agenda for today's meeting is here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilmeetings. To send a comment to the Council prior to the meeting go here: https://www.veronanj.org/council.

#veronanj #localgovernment #nj #essexcountynj

Happy Easter to all Verona residents who celebrate! #veronanj

Happy Easter to all Verona residents who celebrate! #veronanj

My summary of the joint meeting between the Town Council and the Board of Education is here. I suggest everyone read it, but especially anyone with a child in the school system. You can read all about it in my update here: https://www.christinemcgrathverona.com/post/special-meeting-with-verona-board-of-education-march-25-2025

#veronanj

My summary of the joint meeting between the Town Council and the Board of Education is here. I suggest everyone read it, but especially anyone with a child in the school system. You can read all about it in my update here: https://www.christinemcgrathverona.com/post/special-meeting-with-verona-board-of-education-march-25-2025

#veronanj

Thank you @veronabaseballsoftballleague for inviting the Council to participate in the annual opening day parade. I really enjoyed seeing the sheer number of boys and girls participating in the program - what a massive program! The Council has a big vote in a few weeks on the renovation of Everett Field - long neglected by past Councils. We are almost at the point for the Council to finally invest in its renovation. I will let everyone know when that vote will be. Good luck everyone on the season! #veronanj #essexcountynj #littleleaguebaseball

Thank you @veronabaseballsoftballleague for inviting the Council to participate in the annual opening day parade. I really enjoyed seeing the sheer number of boys and girls participating in the program - what a massive program! The Council has a big vote in a few weeks on the renovation of Everett Field - long neglected by past Councils. We are almost at the point for the Council to finally invest in its renovation. I will let everyone know when that vote will be. Good luck everyone on the season! #veronanj #essexcountynj #littleleaguebaseball

Here are the highlights from today's Board of Health Meeting, which will start at 6:30 pm. This is our first meeting with the Bloomfield Board of Health, which took over our shared service agreement from Montclair a few months ago. Maya Harlow, M.S., H.O, MCHES, REHS Health Officer/Director Essex County Office of Public Health Management will be presenting and update on the transition of services.

At 7 pm, we are scheduled to start our normally scheduled meeting. We will have a presentation on the NJ Clean Energy Program.

We will have a hearing on two ordinances. The first is our CAP index. The second is making a change to parking restrictions on Bloomfield Avenue on the South side between Park Avenue to Hillcrest. If any members of the public have questions on any of these changes, please send them to the Council in advance of the meeting, or you can participate in the hearing.

We have a few substantial resolutions tonight. One is to award a contract for the long-awaited water pump station project along Claridge Drive. Included as a resolution is the agreement on an easement to obtain the property necessary for the pump, as well as awarding the contract for the project.

We are accepting several federal grants and reauthorizing our 2026 Grant for VMAC. We are authorizing several contracts as well: Capitol Supply, Cougar Aquatic Swim Team, Miracle Chemical Company, OverDrive, and Suburban Sports Group.

We are releasing a maintenance bond for Verona Urban Renewal for the Annin Property. Finally we are also authorizing temporary budget appropriations and a change fund for the Recreation Department.

The full agenda for today's meeting is here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilmeetings. To send a comment to the Council prior to the meeting go here: https://www.veronanj.org/council.

Here are the highlights from today's Board of Health Meeting, which will start at 6:30 pm. This is our first meeting with the Bloomfield Board of Health, which took over our shared service agreement from Montclair a few months ago. Maya Harlow, M.S., H.O, MCHES, REHS Health Officer/Director Essex County Office of Public Health Management will be presenting and update on the transition of services.

At 7 pm, we are scheduled to start our normally scheduled meeting. We will have a presentation on the NJ Clean Energy Program.

We will have a hearing on two ordinances. The first is our CAP index. The second is making a change to parking restrictions on Bloomfield Avenue on the South side between Park Avenue to Hillcrest. If any members of the public have questions on any of these changes, please send them to the Council in advance of the meeting, or you can participate in the hearing.

We have a few substantial resolutions tonight. One is to award a contract for the long-awaited water pump station project along Claridge Drive. Included as a resolution is the agreement on an easement to obtain the property necessary for the pump, as well as awarding the contract for the project.

We are accepting several federal grants and reauthorizing our 2026 Grant for VMAC. We are authorizing several contracts as well: Capitol Supply, Cougar Aquatic Swim Team, Miracle Chemical Company, OverDrive, and Suburban Sports Group.

We are releasing a maintenance bond for Verona Urban Renewal for the Annin Property. Finally we are also authorizing temporary budget appropriations and a change fund for the Recreation Department.

The full agenda for today's meeting is here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilmeetings. To send a comment to the Council prior to the meeting go here: https://www.veronanj.org/council.

Last night Verona Women in Politics had our second meeting - featuring two very special speakers! We were joined by Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese and Montclair Board of Education Member (and former Board President) Allison Silverstein. @mayorvertreese and Allison talked to the responsibilities of serving on Council and Board of Education and what it feels like to lead through contentious issues. What a fascinating and inspiring conversation!

Our group is expanding. To join our next discussion - click link in bio to fill out our google form to join.

#veronanj #womeninspiringwomen #womeningovernment #electwomen #womenleadership

Last night Verona Women in Politics had our second meeting - featuring two very special speakers! We were joined by Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese and Montclair Board of Education Member (and former Board President) Allison Silverstein. @mayorvertreese and Allison talked to the responsibilities of serving on Council and Board of Education and what it feels like to lead through contentious issues. What a fascinating and inspiring conversation!

Our group is expanding. To join our next discussion - click link in bio to fill out our google form to join.

#veronanj #womeninspiringwomen #womeningovernment #electwomen #womenleadership

Surprise! The Council has yet another special meeting this month!

Here are the highlights from tomorrow's Special Town Council Meeting, which will start at 6:30 pm.

We will be talking to three firms about their proposals to work with the Council on a Bloomfield Avenue streetscape project.

This meeting is open to the public, and I encourage you to listen in!

The full agenda for tomorrow's meeting is here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilmeetings. To send a comment to the Council prior to the meeting go here: https://www.veronanj.org/council.

Surprise! The Council has yet another special meeting this month!

Here are the highlights from tomorrow's Special Town Council Meeting, which will start at 6:30 pm.

We will be talking to three firms about their proposals to work with the Council on a Bloomfield Avenue streetscape project.

This meeting is open to the public, and I encourage you to listen in!

The full agenda for tomorrow's meeting is here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilmeetings. To send a comment to the Council prior to the meeting go here: https://www.veronanj.org/council.

To those Verona residents whom celebrate - Eid Mubarak to you and your family! May this Eid be filled with love, laughter, and happiness. #veronanj

To those Verona residents whom celebrate - Eid Mubarak to you and your family! May this Eid be filled with love, laughter, and happiness. #veronanj

Here are the highlights from tomorrow's Town Council Meeting. This is a Special Meeting with the Board of Education. We will be meeting at Verona High School. This meeting will be livestreamed, but the Board of Education does not have the ability to allow questions remotely.

The agenda for this meeting is to discuss shared service agreements, pilots, the new affordable housing development, drug and alcohol use, and communication improvements.

The full agenda for tomorrow's meeting is here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilmeetings. To send a comment to the Council prior to the meeting go here: https://www.veronanj.org/council.

#veronanj

Here are the highlights from tomorrow's Town Council Meeting. This is a Special Meeting with the Board of Education. We will be meeting at Verona High School. This meeting will be livestreamed, but the Board of Education does not have the ability to allow questions remotely.

The agenda for this meeting is to discuss shared service agreements, pilots, the new affordable housing development, drug and alcohol use, and communication improvements.

The full agenda for tomorrow's meeting is here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilmeetings. To send a comment to the Council prior to the meeting go here: https://www.veronanj.org/council.

#veronanj

Looking for something inspirational to do today? Come to the third annual Verona Women Of Impact Event at the Verona Community Center at 3 pm. This year five incredible women are being honored - including Verona’s first woman Mayor - Maria Force, and current Councilwoman Cynthia Holland. I am also excited to hear from Ally Drost - the force behind @allyselves, Jennifer Finnerty and Linda Tsang. This is a great event to bring your children to! Congrats to all the women being honored and I cannot wait to hear the full discussion! #veronanj #essexcountynj #womenofimpact #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth

Looking for something inspirational to do today? Come to the third annual Verona Women Of Impact Event at the Verona Community Center at 3 pm. This year five incredible women are being honored - including Verona’s first woman Mayor - Maria Force, and current Councilwoman Cynthia Holland. I am also excited to hear from Ally Drost - the force behind @allyselves, Jennifer Finnerty and Linda Tsang. This is a great event to bring your children to! Congrats to all the women being honored and I cannot wait to hear the full discussion! #veronanj #essexcountynj #womenofimpact #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth

Councilwoman Cynthia Holland and I are kicking off the weekend supporting our small business community by having a bite to eat at the @avenuebistroverona. Have a safe weekend everyone. #veronanj

Councilwoman Cynthia Holland and I are kicking off the weekend supporting our small business community by having a bite to eat at the @avenuebistroverona. Have a safe weekend everyone. #veronanj

My meeting summary from Monday's meeting is up. You can read it through my link in bio or by going here: https://christinemcgrathverona.com/so/b6PMlTfFx?languageTag=en

As many long time followers of my page know, all questions or feedback on Council actions should be emailed to all five of us, which you can do by using our convenient form here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilcontactform. I do not respond to comments and questions on my social media page due to requirements of the Open Public Records Act. All feedback and questions should be directed to the Council via email for that reason.

We will get through this difficult time. Please continue to reach out to the Council via email.

#veronanj

My meeting summary from Monday's meeting is up. You can read it through my link in bio or by going here: https://christinemcgrathverona.com/so/b6PMlTfFx?languageTag=en

As many long time followers of my page know, all questions or feedback on Council actions should be emailed to all five of us, which you can do by using our convenient form here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilcontactform. I do not respond to comments and questions on my social media page due to requirements of the Open Public Records Act. All feedback and questions should be directed to the Council via email for that reason.

We will get through this difficult time. Please continue to reach out to the Council via email.

#veronanj

Here are the highlights from today's Town Council Meeting.

We will likely start at the top of the meeting with an update from the Police and Administration on steps that are being taken after the incident from this weekend.

We will then introduce our 2025 budget. The public will have 30 days to provide comments and feedback on the budget before it is finalized.

There will be a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to set the salary for the Deputy Manager position from $120K to $145K. The public can provide comments on this ordinance in advance by emailing us here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilcontactform.
There will also be a public hearing at the meeting.

An ordinance for a small parking change on Bloomfield Avenue is slated for introduction.

We have two routine resolutions, and we will be going into executive session.

The full agenda for tomorrow's meeting is here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilmeetings. To send a comment to the Council prior to the meeting go here: https://www.veronanj.org/council

Here are the highlights from today's Town Council Meeting.

We will likely start at the top of the meeting with an update from the Police and Administration on steps that are being taken after the incident from this weekend.

We will then introduce our 2025 budget. The public will have 30 days to provide comments and feedback on the budget before it is finalized.

There will be a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to set the salary for the Deputy Manager position from $120K to $145K. The public can provide comments on this ordinance in advance by emailing us here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilcontactform.
There will also be a public hearing at the meeting.

An ordinance for a small parking change on Bloomfield Avenue is slated for introduction.

We have two routine resolutions, and we will be going into executive session.

The full agenda for tomorrow's meeting is here: https://www.veronanj.org/councilmeetings. To send a comment to the Council prior to the meeting go here: https://www.veronanj.org/council

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