Vernon Councilmen Mike Furrey and Harry Shortway attend the July 25 meeting remotely. Vernon councilmembers butt heads over meeting safety request Both Councilmen Harry Shortway and Mike Furrey announced on July 25 that they would return to the council chamber when Council... Local News 29 Jul 2022 | 02:33
Vernon Township Council meeting, as seen virtually, on July 11, 2022. Virtual or in-person? Vernon Township Council Debates future of hybrid meetings At the July 11 town council meeting, Vernon Council President Patrick Rizzuto brought up the topic of hybrid council meetings,... Local News 27 Jul 2022 | 09:09
Town Council sets pay ranges for key positions The Vernon Township Council on June 27 passed a salary ordinance, establishing pay ranges for specific township officers... Local News 01 Jul 2022 | 03:46
Vernon Municipal Center ( Vera Olinksi) Mayor’s salary debate may lead to shift in Vernon government A conversation on June 13 about increasing the salary paid to Vernon Township’s mayor turned into a deliberation on whether... Local News 20 Jun 2022 | 03:39
Town to get new plows, mowers, police upgrades, and more The Vernon Township Council on May 23 approved a $323,000 capital ordinance to pay for equipment for the Dept. of Public... Local News 31 May 2022 | 10:25
Vernon Municipal Center. Vernon Council approves bonds to fund new equipment, 911 upgrades, facility improvements and more The Vernon Township Council on May 23 adopted an ordinance that will appropriate $1,365,000 in bonds for equipment and improvements... Local News 31 May 2022 | 10:16
Supply chain issues, the type of roadway, plus citizen reports could determine which roads are worked on first. Supply chain issues could impact Vernon’s road maintenance plans Vernon Township Mayor Howard Burrell on May 23 unveiled that the township has a five-year plan to pave and maintain the 103... Local News 31 May 2022 | 09:59
A cannabis plant grown outdoors. Vernon votes for unlimited cannabis cultivation The Vernon Township Council on May 9 introduced an ordinance that will allow for an unlimited number of cannabis cultivators... Local News 13 May 2022 | 12:15
Vernon adopts budget with no tax increase The Vernon Township Council on April 25 adopted its 2022 municipal budget, calling for a 0 percent tax increase, the first... Local News 03 May 2022 | 09:13
Castle of Greens' proposed location — 218 Route 94 — is appropriate and suitable for a cannabis shop, the township resolution says In split vote, Vernon supports Castle of Greens’ application for cannabis shop Castle of Greens’ application to the state for a retail cannabis license in Vernon got a boost from the township council,... Local News 05 Apr 2022 | 01:59
Vernon asks for investigation of utility bills The Vernon Township Council wants to look into inconsistent billing for sewage and wastewater. The council on March 28 passed... Local News 05 Apr 2022 | 01:34
“Samantha” in front of the Vernon municipal offices. (File photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Vernon presents zero-tax-increase budget For the first time in six years, the Vernon Township Council has proposed a municipal budget that doesn’t raise taxes, said... Local News 05 Apr 2022 | 01:12
Vernon Municipal Center (File photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon council spends hours trying to zero-out tax increase The Vernon council combed through the township’s budget with department heads for nearly five years, trying to whittle the... Local News 29 Mar 2022 | 04:03
Anita Collins of Hamburg with a handgun instructor during a past Family Day at Cherry Ridge Range (Photo by Chris Wyman) Lawsuit threats nix gun safety ordinance drafted after stray bullets hit Glen Harbor A draft ordinance regulating gun ranges was pulled from the agenda after Vernon councilman Harry Shortway received threats... Local News 27 Nov 2021 | 06:01
Upset in Vernon, county incumbents are returned to office SUSSEX COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (three-year term) WINNER: Dawn Fantasia (R, incumbent) 33,988 WINNER: Christopher Carney (R, incumbent)... Local News 03 Nov 2021 | 10:19
