Anthony Rossi takes the oath of office as Vernon’s mayor during the Township Council’s annual reorganization meeting Monday, Jan. 15. At right are his parents, Harriett and Anthony. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Rossi sworn in as Vernon’s mayor Anthony Rossi promised to make Vernon a business-friendly town after he was sworn in as the new mayor at the Township Council’s... Local News 16 Jan 2024 | 01:31
Anthony Rossi will be sworn in as Vernon’s mayor Monday night. (Photo provided) Vernon officials to be sworn in tonight The Vernon Township Council’s annual reorganization meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 in the Municipal Center, 21... Local News 15 Jan 2024 | 08:23
Voters go to the polls today Voters will choose state, county and local officials in the election Tuesday, Nov. 7. Edmund Khanoo, a Democrat, and Assemblyman... Local News 07 Nov 2023 | 04:43
Rossi will bring fiscal responsibility, transparency Is “experience” the answer for Vernon? Regarding Anthony Rossi, I for one am totally willing to extend a municipal “learning... Letters to the Editor 30 Oct 2023 | 08:07
Credit Distasi for leaner Vernon budget Peg Distasi has been a breath of fresh air since she was appointed to an open seat on Vernon’s Township Council in February.... Letters to the Editor 16 Oct 2023 | 06:04
Heftler is competent, committed I am writing to express my strong support for Mark Heftler, who is running for a seat on the Vernon Town Council. In addition... Letters to the Editor 10 Oct 2023 | 01:24
Distasi honest, relies on facts I tend to shy away from the dramatic, which is why I shy away from politics, which is why I like Peg Distasi. Not that Peg... Letters to the Editor 05 Oct 2023 | 07:07
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
Mayor Howard Burrell Mayor opposes bandshell financing Mayor Howard Burrell will not authorize a $350,000 bond ordinance to help pay for a proposed bandshell, he told the Township... Local News 01 Aug 2023 | 07:59
Vernon council should follow Robert’s Rules Vernon Township Council meetings are supposed to be structured on Robert’s Rules of Order. The three-minute public comments... Letters to the Editor 27 Jul 2023 | 04:51
Council OKs $3.2M for improvements The Township Council approved a $2.9 million bond ordinance to finance improvements at its meeting Monday, June 12. The improvements... Local News 27 Jun 2023 | 12:29
Mayor Howard Burrell Revised municipal budget would not raise taxes The proposed 2023 municipal budget has been cut so no increase in the tax rate is needed, Mayor Howard Burrell said at the... Local News 18 Apr 2023 | 11:56
Township Council members urge cuts in proposed budget The Township Council introduced the 2023 municipal budget at its meeting March 27, but members asked for cuts that would... Local News 03 Apr 2023 | 09:43
Vernon council OKs $75,000 grant The Township Council approved a resolution to accept a $75,000 county grant at its meeting March 13. The grant will help... Local News 18 Mar 2023 | 10:16
Kraus named business administrator The Township Council agreed to hire Tina Kraus as the new business administrator at its meeting Feb. 27.. The retired Hopatcong... Local News 02 Mar 2023 | 12:54