Mount Arlington Named "Healthy Town Up and Coming" by Quality Institute!

Quality Institute Announces Mayors Wellness Campaign 2025 New Jersey

“Healthy Town” Winners

Find Out Which NJ Cities and Towns are Doing the Most to Improve Health and Wellness in Their Communities

PRINCETON, New Jersey —

The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute today announced the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Healthy Town” winners for 2025. These communities are leading local efforts to improve health and wellness through initiatives that address the conditions that shape health, including access to physical activity, nutritious foods, safe environments, and mental health support.

The Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) is a program of the Quality Institute in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. In addition to a record breaking forty-five Healthy Town winners, another twelve towns were designated as 2025 “Healthy Town to Watch,” and four were designated as 2025 “Healthy Town Up-and-Coming.”

“Each year, the Mayors Wellness Campaign continues to raise the bar for what local leadership can accomplish to strengthen the health and wellness of their communities,” said Julie DeSimone, Vice President of Community Health at the Quality Institute. “The record number of Healthy Town designations in 2026 reflects a deep commitment from municipal leaders across New Jersey to prioritize health in ways that are both meaningful and measurable.

Mike Cerra, Executive Director of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities shared, “We are proud to partner with the Quality Institute to support this important work and to celebrate the towns leading the way.”

Each year, communities participating in the MWC complete a comprehensive Healthy Town application outlining the research they’ve done to identify their community health needs and explaining how they have organized their local MWC committee. The application also highlights the actions the towns have taken to make their communities healthier places to live, work, age, and play.

Borough of Mount Arlington, 2025 Healthy Town Up-and-Coming

The Borough of Mount Arlington earned its first Healthy Town Up-and-Coming designation in 2025, marking an important milestone in the growth of its Mayors Wellness Campaign. The borough has begun building a solid foundation for community health by identifying local wellness priorities and introducing programming that promotes physical activity, mental well-being, and community connection. Through collaboration with municipal leaders and local partners, Mount Arlington has expanded access to health education and wellness activities while engaging residents of all ages. This first designation reflects the borough’s commitment to strengthening its approach to community health and continuing to build momentum for future impact.

“I am proud that Mount Arlington has been recognized as a 2025 Healthy Town Up and Coming community. While local government often focuses — appropriately — on fiscal responsibility and sound financial management, true leadership also requires us to invest in the physical and emotional well-being of our residents. This designation reflects a true team effort. I want to thank our Mayors Wellness Committee Chair, Laura O’Reilly Stanzilis, Acting Clerk Ashley Todd, and all the volunteers and staff who help bring these programs to life. From Zumba, Chair Yoga, Beach Yoga, and Kayaking to Mindfulness Training and Healthy Bones classes, we are building a culture of wellness that is accessible, inclusive, and community driven,” said Mayor Michael Stanzilis.