Vernon. The Vernon Township Council voted 3-1 on Dec. 29 to approve a 30-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement for a proposed 27-unit residential development on Omega Drive, drawing mixed public reaction over long-term financial impacts, school costs and redevelopment benefits.

05 Jan 2026 | 12:22

The Vernon Township Council voted 3-1 on Dec. 29 to grant a a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement to Omega Drive Redevelopment Urban Renewal LLC for a 27-unit four-story residential building.

Councilwoman Jessica DeBenedetto voted against it.

Six of the units would be designated as affordable housing...