DPW chief retires Officials honored Department of Public Works Superintendent Ed Babcock on his retirement after 41 years of service at the... Local News 28 Jun 2025 | 10:06
Council should have memorial restored On June 8 at the Vernon Township Council meeting, former Mayor Sally Rinker had informed the council and public that Mayor... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2024 | 10:34
Vernon council can’t restrict public comments The Vernon Township Council president erred on April 22 and also violated the town’s code for public comment when he announced,... Letters to the Editor 14 Jun 2024 | 08:12
Township Council opposes storm sewer change The Vernon Township Council approved a resolution opposing a state mandate reassigning responsibilities under the Municipal... Local News 21 May 2024 | 05:44
Thanks to Vernon council for policing public comments Thank you to the Vernon Township Council for their most recent statement at their meeting April 22 regarding the public comment... Letters to the Editor 05 May 2024 | 08:22
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
