Vernon Council’s broken promises Way back in the year 2021 – exactly 13 months ago, from the date of this letter – current Vernon Council Members Natalie... Letters to the Editor 28 Nov 2022 | 02:21
State Assemblyman Hal Wirths speaks as U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, left, Vernon Township Council President Harry Shortway and Mayor Howard Burrell look on during a visit to the Silver Spruce Dr. dump site. Wirths announced recently that he will retire at the end of his term. ( PHOTO: MIKE ZUMMO) Wirths to retire at end of term Assemblyman Hal Wirths ), the Assembly Republican Budget Officer, announced today that he will not be a candidate for re-election... Local News 18 Nov 2022 | 12:33
Tadrick appointed to Vernon council The Vernon Township Council on Nov. 10 appointed Joe Tadrick to fill the vacancy created by last month’s resignation of Councilman... Local News 14 Nov 2022 | 09:32
Mayor Howard Burrell watches cyclers take on the new pump track on Saturday during the grand opening. ( Photo provided) Vernon cuts ribbon on new pump track It’s been a long and bumpy road, but Vernon Township celebrated the opening of the Town Center Park & Pump Track and Town... Local News 18 Oct 2022 | 09:57
Harry Shortway Shortway resigns from Vernon council Vernon Township Councilman Harry Shortway on Oct. 15 officially resigned his position due to health reasons. Shortway, whose... Local News 17 Oct 2022 | 05:00
A previous Vernon Township Council meeting, viewed virtually. Vernon Council pass virtual attendance restrictions The Vernon Township Council on August 22 approved an ordinance that will limit the number of times council members can attend... Local News 26 Aug 2022 | 01:50
Dried cannabis. Vernon Council rejects another cannabis license The Vernon Township Council on August 22 declined to support a cannabis retail license application by Indoveda LLC. Council... Local News 26 Aug 2022 | 01:40
Septic Transfer Station proposal seeks to alleviate under-use of MUA In an attempt to secure more users for the township’s sewer system, the Vernon Township Council is considering building a... Local News 11 Aug 2022 | 03:23
The Vernon Township Council’s August 8 meeting via Zoom. Vernon Council resolves security issues with compromise Vernon Township Councilmen Harry Shortway and Mike Furrey returned to the dais on August 8 after Mayor Howard Burrell posted... Local News 11 Aug 2022 | 01:28
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
Vernon town bicycle pump track dedicated to area youth The Vernon Township Council on June 13 in a surprise move approved naming the park that will be home to the township’s bicycle... Local News 28 Jun 2022 | 11:20
Vernon Township Municipal Center. Northwoods’ nearly $7 million in fines won’t be transferred to new owner The Vernon Township Council on June 13 decided not to recoup about $6.7 million in fines assessed against Northwoods at Vernon,... Local News 21 Jun 2022 | 12:35
Vernon Township Municipal Center ( Google Maps) Vernon Township rejects Pride flag vote request There isn’t enough support among the Vernon Township Council to fly the Pride flag at the Municipal Center during June, and... Local News 26 May 2022 | 12:54
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
