$25,000 pledged for bandshell project Nine days after Councilman Patrick Rizzuto called for the council to approve construction of a bandshell at Maple Grange... Local News 16 Jan 2023 | 06:08
Howard Burrell is Vernon’s third mayor to be directly elected. Committee to consider change in Vernon’s form of government The Vernon Township Council approved the creation of an ad-hoc committee to investigate a possible change in the township’s... Local News 25 Dec 2022 | 12:45
Vernon pump track to officially open Vernon Township Town Center Park and Pump Track will officially open on Saturday, Oct. 15. There will be a ribbon cutting... Local News 06 Oct 2022 | 12:38
The locations of the properties previously sold: 6 Mondamin Road and 16 Shomokin Road. ( Image by Google Maps) Mayor penalizes business administrator for property sales The Vernon Township Council on September 12 received its report on the mistaken sale of two township properties, determining... Local News 16 Sep 2022 | 01:40
Vernon pride on full display at pump track A group of volunteers helped spread playground-grade mulch around the inside of the township’s future bicycle pump track... Local News 25 Aug 2022 | 04:36
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 two properties erroneously sold were at 16 Shomokin Road and 6 Mondamin Road. ( Image by Google Maps) Town approves land sale buyback The Vernon Township Council on August 8 approved an ordinance to buy back two properties that were mistakenly sold at an... Local News 11 Aug 2022 | 02:21
Property sale debacle prompts mayoral apology The Vernon Township Council on July 25 introduced an ordinance designed to correct a mistake made by township officials when... Local News 29 Jul 2022 | 04:21
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
A screenshot of the Recycle Coach app for Android. New ‘Recycle Coach’ app presented at Vernon Township Council meeting Dawn Latincsics, the recycling coordinator for Sussex County, talked about a new app for residents called “Recycle Coach,”... Local News 18 Jul 2022 | 02:28
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
Sussex County Senior Olympics participants and winners. ( Sussex County Government) Sussex County seniors go for the gold The third annual Sussex County Senior Olympics kicked off on Wednesday, June 29, at Maple Grange Park in Vernon after a two-year... Local News 01 Jul 2022 | 12:16
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 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
