Community Services

Medical Transport Program

Medical transportation is available, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 2:30 pm, through the Verona Health Department.

Transport is available to physicians, dentist, physiotherapists and any other medical appointments in the West Essex area, including Mountainside Hospital & Saint Barnabas Hospital.

The fees for within Verona & Cedar Grove are $5.00 round trip. Outside Verona & Cedar Grove the fee is $10.00 round trip. For any one-way trip within the designated area the fee is $5.00. There is a maximum distance serviced, so please call for details to see if your appointment is covered.

For an appointment, call Verona directly at 973-857-4800 (between 10 am and Noon). For best availability, please call at least 10 days before your appointment.

The program is sponsored by the Verona Lions Club in cooperation with the Township of Verona and supported by the Cedar Grove Lions Club and the Township of Cedar Grove.

Cedar Grove Senior Bus Service

Serving Senior Citizens or Those with Disabilities:

• Pick Up: 9:15 am
• Drop Off: 11:30 am to Noon (may vary)
• Interested parties need to call 973-239-1410, ext. 0, between 8:30 am and 9 am on the morning they need to ride, leaving their name and address.
• We have the ability to handle 1 wheelchair at a time. All other riders must be able to walk unaided unless assisted by an aid. Health aides are welcome.
• This is a curb-to-curb service. This schedule is subject to change if ridership does not reflect appropriate needs.
• Contact Dee Riou at 973-239-1410, ext. 224, or email Dee Riou.