O20 VEC R25 01_Preserve West Orange 120 Acres

-2- WHEREAS, waters from this forested land feed the Canoe Brook tributary and replenish critical aquifers that contribute to the NJ American Water, providing drinking water for 2.9 million New Jersey residents, in more than 190 communities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Verona Environmental Commission does hereby urge the Township of West Orange to reject the proposed 496-unit development on said lands and to preserve the 120 acres of forested land in perpetuity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Township of West Orange Mayor McCartney and Council, Verona Township Mayor Tamburro, Verona Town Council members, and Township Manager O’Sullivan. ROLL CALL vote taken on June 11, 2025 at a regular Verona Environmental Commission meeting We hereby certify the foregoing to be a true resolution adopted by the Verona Environmental Commission on June 11, 2025. Jessica Pearson Sean DiBartolo Chair Verona Environmental Commission Vice Chair Verona Environmental Commission Member Y N Abstain Absent NE Member Y N Abstain Absent NE Jean Deo (Alt. 2) X Walter Steinmann X Kelly Pena X Sarah O’Farrell X Adam Bulger X Vice Chair Sean DiBartolo X Fuad Dahan X Chair Jessica Pearson X