Vernon tables ordinance to end hybrid meetings The Vernon Township Council on Oct. 14 unanimously tabled an ordinance that would have put an end to hybrid council meetings... Local News 17 Oct 2022 | 05:13
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 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
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
Vernon Municipal Center Vernon sets rules for hybrid meetings The Vernon Township Council on Nov. 15 approved its regulations for hybrid meetings, which require attendees to wear masks... Local News 27 Nov 2021 | 06:41
With four years as mayor and two as council president with a controlling majority, what has Shortway accomplished? To the Editor: It is apparent that our former mayor and now council president Harry Shortway is once again attempting to deflect... Letters to the Editor 28 Oct 2021 | 03:32
I wholeheartedly endorse Natalie Buccieri for Vernon Town Council To the Editor: I would like to wholeheartedly endorse Natalie Buccieri for Vernon Town Council. Natalie has proven herself... Letters to the Editor 22 Oct 2021 | 04:23
Vernon sets public hearing on short-term rentals for Nov. 8 Vernon. The Vernon Township Council on Oct. 14 reintroduced its short-term rental ordinance clarifying the township’s definition... Local News 22 Oct 2021 | 03:16
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
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
Vernon Municipal Center (File photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon to keep up on reassessments by inspecting 20 percent of properties every year Vernon. The Vernon Township Council agreed on Sept. 21 to pay $100,000 per year for annual property reassessments through... Local News 08 Oct 2021 | 07:29
Vernon’s pump station (from presentation by Michael Furrey, chair of Vernon’s municipal utilities authority) ‘We need to beat the clock’: Vernon hires engineers for $3 million water upgrade The Vernon council on Sept. 27 agreed to a contract with Dewberry Engineers to upgrade the township’s water system. The council... Local News 08 Oct 2021 | 07:26
“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
Vernon Township police chief Dan Young asked for the change (File photo by Mike Zummo) Measure allows Vernon to hire trained officers without an exam The Vernon Township Council on Sept. 13 unanimously approved an ordinance that will allow the township to hire police officers... Local News 23 Sep 2021 | 11:39
