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 handgun instructor Genesis Liu 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
Brian Lynch Brian Lynch, challenger for Vernon Township Council My wife, Renee, and I moved to the Barry Lakes section of Vernon Township in 1990. I was employed by United Parcel Service... Local News 28 Oct 2021 | 05:04
With four years as mayor and two as council president with a controlling majority, what has Shortway accomplished? To the Editor: It is apparent that our former mayor and now council president Harry Shortway is once again attempting to deflect... Letters to the Editor 28 Oct 2021 | 03:32
Toni Cilli (Linked In photo) Toni Cilli to fill Jean Murphy’s seat on Vernon council The Vernon Township Council on Jan. 11 unanimously appointed Toni Cilli to fill the remainder of former Councilwoman Jean... Local News 22 Jan 2021 | 12:09
Members of Alpha Fitness left notes on the facade saying how much they miss their gym. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Are gyms 'COVID-19 mosh pits' or essential therapy? Locals react to reopening controversy Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti, owners of a gym in Camden County, defied government COVID-19 mandates and opened on Monday... Local News 19 May 2020 | 05:45
