Rinker’s dismal record in office Sally Rinker wants you to make her your next elected mayor of Vernon Township. She claims to be the most qualified of the... Letters to the Editor 14 Sep 2023 | 08:12
Rossi joins Rinker, Shortway in mayor’s race Three candidates will compete for mayor of Vernon in the Nov. 7 election. Because the township’s municipal elections are nonpartisan,... Local News 13 Sep 2023 | 07:18
VF1 A boy tries to dunk Mark Scilingo of the Vernon Township Fire Department in the dunk tank at the Vernon Street Fair on Saturday, Sept. 9. (Photos by Daniele Sciuto) Fun and fundraising at street fair Residents, business people and politicians gathered for the ninth annual Vernon Street Fair on Saturday, Sept. 9. This was... Local News 11 Sep 2023 | 07:31
Harry Shortway has been appointed to the Vernon Township Board of Education. (Photo provided) Shortway appointed to school board The Vernon Township Board of Education appointed Harry Shortway to a vacant seat in a 5-2 vote at its meeting Thursday, Aug.... Local News 25 Aug 2023 | 10:46
Harry Shortway Shortway running for mayor Harry Shortway, a former Vernon mayor and Township Council president, said he is running for mayor in the Nov. 7 election.... Local News 02 Aug 2023 | 06:49
Vernon superintendent praised for trying to address water problems in school Vernon School Superintendent Russ Rogers is to be commended for his recent actions to address the PFAS exceedances discovered... Letters to the Editor 13 May 2023 | 01:17
Rep. Josh Gottheimer presented awards to Fifth District Hometown Heroes on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Fair Lawn Recreation Center. ( (Photo courtesy of Rep. Josh Gottheimer)) Hamburg, Vernon residents honored as Hometown Heroes Two Sussex County men were among those who received Fifth District Hometown Heroes Awards from Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Dec.... Local News 18 Dec 2022 | 06:48
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
