Why does the mayor look the other way? Two years ago when Vernon’s Mayor Howard Burrell was on the Sussex County Community College Board of Trustees, he voted to... Letters to the Editor 03 May 2022 | 12:41
Vernon Township Police Chief Dan Young, left, stands with Mayor Howard Burrell ( PHOTO SUBMITTED) Young elected president of county chiefs association Vernon Township Police Chief Daniel Young was recently elected president of the Sussex County Chiefs of Police Association... Police & Fire 18 Apr 2022 | 05:19
“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
From the information for bidders on the proposed Town Center Bike & Walking Trail Vernon delays hiring conflict attorney after reneging on Baldwin trail land buy The Vernon Township Council is divided on whether to hire a conflict attorney, after the new board reversed the old board’s... Local News 24 Feb 2022 | 03:10
Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell (File photo) A public message to the council president: Hostile image is hurting our town Editor’s note: The following statement submitted by Vernon Township Mayor Burrell is his comment made at the Feb. 14 township... Letters to the Editor 22 Feb 2022 | 11:13
Trail map from the information for bidders on the proposed Town Center Bike & Walking Trail Bids for Vernon biking and walking trail due by Nov. 30 Vernon Township is requesting bids for the Town Center Biking and Walking Trail by Nov. 30, Mayor Howard Burrell announced... Local News 27 Nov 2021 | 06:24
Vernon’s short-term rental policy to be clarified A single tenant in Vernon will not be able to lease a residence for more than 180 days, according to a proposed revision... Local News 14 Oct 2021 | 03:07
“Samantha,” in front of the Vernon municipal offices, may be seeing a return of meeting-goers (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Vernon council to re-start in-person meetings while keeping Zoom option The Vernon Township Council is planning to go hybrid this month. The council has conducted all of its business over Zoom since... Local News 08 Oct 2021 | 07:24
“9/11 Memorial Lights at the Pond” (Franklin Borough Recreation Committee Facebook page) 9/11 remembrances in Vernon, Franklin, and Wantage 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Mayor Howard Burrell will host a remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park on Vernon... Local News 07 Sep 2021 | 01:45
Vernon to allow three cannabis retailers The Vernon Township Council introduced a new ordinance allowing up to three cannabis retailers. The ordinance was introduced... Local News 20 Aug 2021 | 06:29
Proposal for professional skatepark design Pump track project awarded to design and construction firm for $150K The Vernon council on Aug. 10 unanimously awarded Spohn Ranch Inc. a $150,000 contract to build the township’s proposed bicycle... Local News 17 Aug 2021 | 10:22
Vernon Department of Public Works (File photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon to install gas tanks to fuel township vehicles Starting next spring, Vernon’s vehicles will gas up at its own tanks, to be installed using $60,000 from the township’s Capital... Local News 12 Aug 2021 | 02:30
Vernon split on how to handle cannabis commerce The Vernon Township Council was split over how to proceed with the business of recreational marijuana since it was legalized... Local News 25 Jun 2021 | 03:51
Debris pre-cleanup, which included asphalt, wood, old oil tanks, miscellaneous metals, and tires, among other waste. Debris clean-up is complete, Vernon officials say Vernon has finished cleaning up the debris field on township-owned property, Mayor Howard Burrell reported on May 10. Joseph... Local News 20 May 2021 | 02:37
