Montclair officials and the township’s Italian-American community this Thursday will welcome a delegation from the municipality’s sister city in Italy, Aquilonia. The meet-and-greet will be held at 5 p.m. at the Municipal Council Chamber, 205 Claremont Ave.

The Township Council officially recognized Aquilonia, Italy, as a sister city in January of this year, “acknowledging the significant role played by Italian Americans in the community,” according to a press release from the township Monday. In June a delegation of Montclair officials, including Mayor Robert Jackson, visited Aquilonia.