Belleville Recognized for Its Healthy Initiatives by Statewide Mayors Wellness Campaign
Posted March 14, 2022Photo credit Belleville Township: Belleville families were encouraged to seek out healthier lifestyles through events such as Street Yoga Under the Cherry Blossoms session.
Belleville has been recognized for its commitment to creating a healthier place to live through initiatives that address food insecurity, support COVID-19 testing and vaccinations and promote physical and mental health.
The township has received “Healthy Town to Watch” status in the annual statewide Mayors Wellness Campaign.
The campaign is a program of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.
Belleville was one of seven towns across the state to be designated as a 2021 Healthy Town to Watch. Eight towns received the top designation, “Healthy Town Winners,” and 17 received the “Healthy Towns Up-and-Coming.”