Cedar Grove Memorial Day Ceremony Set for May 25

Cedar Grove will hold its Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, at Community Park. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.

The program will include the National Anthem, sung by Sofia Maffettone-Weber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cedar Grove Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops. Mayor Michele Mega is scheduled to give opening remarks.

The ceremony will also include a brief introduction to the Hometown Heroes program from coordinator Beth Capezio and remarks from veteran Dan Holbrook, who will speak about Memorial Day from a veteran's perspective.

After the ceremony, attendees are invited to a sit-down BBQ catered by Eight Hills Catering, with hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and pasta or potato salads. Towne Scoop is also expected to have a truck on site for a sweet treat.

The Cedar Grove Pool will be open to all Cedar Grove residents that day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Proof of residency is required, and residents will not be admitted without ID. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult resident.

For cancellation information in case of inclement weather, residents may call 973-230-9944 or visit cedargrovenj.org.