Sussex County Senior Olympics participants and winners. ( Sussex County Government) Sussex County seniors go for the gold The third annual Sussex County Senior Olympics kicked off on Wednesday, June 29, at Maple Grange Park in Vernon after a two-year... Local News 01 Jul 2022 | 12:16
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
Proposal for professional skatepark design Work starts on Vernon pump track, spring opening planned Work has started on the Vernon Township bicycle pump track. Mayor Howard Burrell on Nov. 15 said the project is expected... Local News 27 Nov 2021 | 06:09
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... Police & Fire 23 Sep 2021 | 11:39
Vernon greenlights four types of cannabis enterprises, may revisit allowing shops The Vernon Township Council on July 26 unanimously agreed to allow four types of cannabis commercial enterprises in the township.... Local News 05 Aug 2021 | 02:58
8 Theta Drive in Vernon Mayor says car wash could stabilize sewer rates, land use board will review Vernon. The Vernon Township Council on June 28 unanimously agreed to send a redevelopment plan for a long-vacant property... Local News 09 Jul 2021 | 02:02
Marijuana cultivation is among the types of commerce permitted by the new ordinance. Vernon to allow four types of cannabis commerce The Vernon Township Council has decided to permit four types of cannabis commerce. The ordinance that the council unanimously... Business 07 Jul 2021 | 05:56
The Vernon Department of Public Works on Church Street (Photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon wants to borrow $4 million for townwide improvements The Vernon Township Council on May 10 introduced a $4 million bond ordinance to make various improvements throughout the... Local News 20 May 2021 | 02:43
Vernon Municipal Center (File photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon lowers its cap bank in compromise The Vernon Township Council on March 23 lowered its cap bank to 2.5 percent. The first draft ordinance was set at 3.5 percent,... Local News 02 Apr 2021 | 02:22
Vernon seniors now have a “safe area” outside the senior center to gather and enjoy meals (Photo provided) Vernon named a ‘Healthy Town to Watch’ Vernon Township was named a “Healthy Town to Watch” for 2020 by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute. It’s the second... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 05:19
Vernon Municipal Center (File photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon’s preliminary budget calls for $500K spending increase The Vernon Township Council got its first look at the township’s 2021 budget, which is $500,000 bigger than last year’s budget.... Local News 12 Mar 2021 | 12:44
Land use board recommends special zoning for proposed gas station and convenience store The Vernon Township Land Use Board passed along a recommendation to the township council on Jan. 13 to accept a redevelopment... Local News 22 Jan 2021 | 12:04
Vernon Municipal Center (Photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon works through backlog at building department Howard Burrell said that when he was campaigning for Vernon Township mayor, he’d heard the most complaints about the building... Business 10 Dec 2020 | 02:17
(Glenwood Pochuck Volunteer Ambulance Corps Facebook page) Vernon to buy new ambulance for Glenwood Pochuck Ambulance Corps The Vernon Township Council on Nov. 23 unanimously approved the purchase of a new ambulance for the Glenwood Pochuck Ambulance... Local News 04 Dec 2020 | 02:47
Vernon to form open space committee The Vernon Township Council plans to create a committee charged with recommending which open spaces the township should buy.... Local News 10 Nov 2020 | 01:56
