Belleville and Forino, an Italian town of 5,376 residents about 500 miles south of Rome, have reestablished their sister city ties. The resolution to adopt Forino as a sister city was approved at the Feb. 8 Belleville Township Council meeting.

Forging ties with Forino can create “great benefits to all residents from the cultural exchange with other municipalities and towns from around the world,” the resolution states. Forino, a quaint town on the southwestern coast of Italy, located on a hillside between Salerno and Avellino, is known for its quiet, sleepy streets and restaurants serving up authentic regional cuisine.