Township of Belleville Mayors Wellness Campaign
The Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) is a statewide community health initiative that provides evidence-based tools and strategies for mayors and community leaders to help their residents achieve healthier lifestyles and to improve overall health and wellness in their communities. The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute has been leading the Mayors Wellness Campaign in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities since 2006. The campaign includes over 400 participating communities, and is growing.
The Township of Belleville Mayors Wellness Committee meets monthly, to discuss programming and events that provide information to residents and our schools that include: health education and screenings, exercise opportunities, healthy lifestyle choices, health news, and disease prevention.
Our goal is to use the Mayors Wellness Campaign and information provided by the NJ Health Care Quality Institute to improve the quality of life for all individuals in the Township of Belleville. We also use the information found in the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment— Clara Maass Medical Center published in the 2019 report. Through our community partnerships, we support programs and actions dedicated to health, nutrition, recreation and physical activity.
Belleville Mayors Wellness Committee Members
- Mayor Michael Melham and the Town Council
- Town Manager - Anthony Iacono
- Belleville Health Department - Health Director Colleen Britton
- Belleville Police Department - Police Chief Mark Minichini
- Belleville Fire Department - Chief of the Department John Olivieri
- Belleville Recreation Department - Recreation Director Thomas J. Agosta
- Belleville Public Library - Interim Library Director Francis Bacardi
- Belleville Board Of Education - Superintendent Dr. Richard Tomko
- Belleville Green Team - Lead Coordinator Gabrielle Bennett-Meany
- Clara Maass Medical Center/RWJ Barnabas Health - Community Partner
- Community Partners and Organizations include: Signature Fitness, Green Belleville, Better Belleville, Senior Citizens Club, Woman's Club, VETS.
