Archive for November, 2010
Eagles Celebrate A ‘Super’ Year
The Verona Eagles are going to be holding their season-ending dinners this week, and they’ve got a lot of reasons to celebrate–including some Super Bowl titles. Here’s a recap of those big games on November 21 and some photos from throughout the season. A Team – 34 Livingston – 16 What a way to celebrate [...]
Where In Verona Is It? It’s Adrenaline Fitness
We issued a challenge on Monday, Verona, and you rose to it. By paying attention to the details in a closely cropped picture of two tires, Kevin Toscano (who pays a lot of attention to details in his roofing and construction business) realized that the location of this week’s Where In Verona contest wasn’t any [...]
Groups, Entertainers Line Up For Fair In The Square
Verona’s annual Fair in the Square is Saturday, December 4 from noon to 5 p.m. The afternoon kicks off with the Verona High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble led by Judy Szybist and ends–of course–with Santa’s arrival on the fire truck. In between, there’s going to be a lot of fun, food and holiday gifts to [...]
Suspense On Sampson
Freehold Regional’s Board of Education met last night to pick its new superintendent. It made a decision, which may or may not be to hire Verona Superintendent Charles B. Sampson. Trouble is, according to the Asbury Park Press, Freehold won’t announce its decision until contract negotiations are complete. We’ll have to wait. But if you’re [...]
The Mighty Outhouse Presentation
Verona hasn’t had outhouses for a very, very long time, but the Verona Historical Society will have a program on outhouse architecture on Tuesday, December 7. The program, which will be lead by Verona architect Saba Nura, is part of the society’s American Vernacular Architecture Series. The meeting will be held at the Verona Community [...]
Green Gift Fair At The Environmental Center
The Essex County Environmental Center will hold its 4th annual Green Gift Fair on Saturday, December 4. Yes, we know that’s the same day as Verona’s Fair In The Square, but there is a window of opportunity to squeeze in both: The Green Gift Fair opens at 10 a.m. and Verona’s fair starts at noon. [...]
Crock It! Chorizo Chili
It’s chili season and I’m feeling experimental. The chili I grew up with was a ground beef, tomato, green pepper, onion, and garlic combination that while tasty, was naked without cheese. This recipe for Chorizo Chili (from Cuisine at Home e-recipes) looked different and worth trying. I’ll also say that if you are looking for [...]
What’s Selling In Verona
No one would mistake this year’s real estate market for 2006 or 2007. But it might surprise you to learn that, according to the real estate data site Trulia.com, 66 homes have been sold in Verona this year. Trulia’s data, which includes both apartments and single-family houses, begins with the sale of a condo in [...]
Carwash Fundraiser On Tuesday
The rain is supposed to hold off until the afternoon tomorrow, which means that it will be a great day to get your car washed to benefit Verona High School’s Class of 2011 Project Graduation. On Tuesday, November 30, Quality Car Care will donate 10% of its profits to the class’ fund for an alcohol-and-drug-free [...]
Where In Verona Is It? Week 19
In every movie in which he portrays Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford winds up angering the gods and paying the price. Consider this week your Harrison Ford moment. Fred Goode, who takes all the photos for the Where In Verona contest, has decided that you’ve been coming up with the answers too quickly. And he has [...]