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 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
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
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
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
From the information for bidders on the proposed Town Center Bike & Walking Trail To save trail property purchase, Vernon mayor vetoes ordinance Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell said on Feb. 18 that he would veto an ordinance, approved by the Township Council four days earlier,... Local News 24 Feb 2022 | 03:17
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
From the information for bidders on the proposed Town Center Bike & Walking Trail Vernon council moves to repeal purchase of Baldwin property meant for trail The Vernon Township Council on Feb. 3 introduced an ordinance to repeal the purchase of the Baldwin property on which the... Local News 11 Feb 2022 | 04:27
Mike Furrey addresses the Sussex Borough board as his time as water operator (File photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon delays Michael Furrey appointment to utilities board The Vernon Township Council on Dec. 13 tabled a resolution to appoint Councilman Michael Furrey as an alternate member of... Local News 27 Dec 2021 | 04:24
Mike Furrey addresses the Sussex Borough council during his time as water operator there (File photo by Vera Olinski) Utilities chair Mike Furrey fills vacancy on Vernon council Mike Furrey will replace Kelly Weller on the Vernon Township Council until the next general election next year. Furrey chairs... Local News 22 Oct 2021 | 02:53
Map of the proposed trail that would run through Vernon near the town center (Photo by Diana Goovaerts) Vernon to buy property for its trail plan Vernon is moving ahead with the purchase of a Black Creek Drive property that will complete the township’s proposed trail... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 12:58
VTSD to start treating water supply The Vernon Township School District expects to start orthophosphate treatment to the pipes at Lounsberry Hollow and Rolling... Local News 17 Feb 2020 | 04:53
