Peg Distasi was chosen to serve on the Vernon Township Council through the end of the year. Distasi chosen to fill vacant council seat Peg Distasi was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Vernon Township Council at its Feb. 6 meeting. Former council president... Local News 13 Feb 2023 | 12:17
Vernon Township Council president Brian Lynch resigned his seat Jan. 23. Vernon council president Lynch resigns seat The Vernon Township Council is scheduled to meet Monday, Feb. 6 to determine what to do after the sudden resignation of council... Local News 01 Feb 2023 | 03:12
Vernon Council’s broken promises Way back in the year 2021 – exactly 13 months ago, from the date of this letter – current Vernon Council Members Natalie... Letters to the Editor 28 Nov 2022 | 02:21
Mayor Howard Burrell, left, is shown with retiring judge James Devine ( Photo provided) Vernon municipal judge to retire Vernon Township Justice James Devine will retire at the end of the year, Mayor Howard Burrell announced on Oct. 14. According... Police & Fire 17 Oct 2022 | 05:23
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 Council reverses course, approves cannabis retail license The Vernon Township Council on September 12 reconsidered its opposition to an application for a cannabis retail establishment... Local News 16 Sep 2022 | 02:04
A previous Vernon Township Council meeting, viewed virtually. Vernon Council pass virtual attendance restrictions The Vernon Township Council on August 22 approved an ordinance that will limit the number of times council members can attend... Local News 26 Aug 2022 | 01:50
Dried cannabis. Vernon Council rejects another cannabis license The Vernon Township Council on August 22 declined to support a cannabis retail license application by Indoveda LLC. Council... Local News 26 Aug 2022 | 01:40
Septic Transfer Station proposal seeks to alleviate under-use of MUA In an attempt to secure more users for the township’s sewer system, the Vernon Township Council is considering building a... Local News 11 Aug 2022 | 03:23
The two properties erroneously sold were at 16 Shomokin Road and 6 Mondamin Road. ( Image by Google Maps) Town approves land sale buyback The Vernon Township Council on August 8 approved an ordinance to buy back two properties that were mistakenly sold at an... Local News 11 Aug 2022 | 02:21
The Vernon Township Council’s August 8 meeting via Zoom. Vernon Council resolves security issues with compromise Vernon Township Councilmen Harry Shortway and Mike Furrey returned to the dais on August 8 after Mayor Howard Burrell posted... Local News 11 Aug 2022 | 01:28
Vernon Councilmen Mike Furrey and Harry Shortway attend the July 25 meeting remotely. Vernon councilmembers butt heads over meeting safety request Both Councilmen Harry Shortway and Mike Furrey announced on July 25 that they would return to the council chamber when Council... Local News 29 Jul 2022 | 02:33
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
Town Council sets pay ranges for key positions The Vernon Township Council on June 27 passed a salary ordinance, establishing pay ranges for specific township officers... Local News 01 Jul 2022 | 03:46
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
