Vernon is better than this As a former councilperson of Vernon, I am writing this in utter distaste of an action taken by the mayor of our town, Anthony... Letters to the Editor 27 Jul 2024 | 10:48
Distasi delivers as elected officials should Peg Distasi is for Vernon. When one of the big phone companies wanted to erect a tower in one of Vernon’s environmentally... Letters to the Editor 20 Oct 2023 | 12:29
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
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
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
Tadrick appointed to Vernon council The Vernon Township Council on Nov. 10 appointed Joe Tadrick to fill the vacancy created by last month’s resignation of Councilman... Local News 14 Nov 2022 | 09:32
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
Mother-daughter ordinance goes back to author The Vernon Township Council on Sept. 13 rejected an ordinance that would have required owners of multigenerational homes... Local News 20 Sep 2021 | 03:15
Vernon split on how to handle cannabis commerce The Vernon Township Council was split over how to proceed with the business of recreational marijuana since it was legalized... Local News 25 Jun 2021 | 03:51
Toni Cilli (Linked In photo) Toni Cilli to fill Jean Murphy’s seat on Vernon council The Vernon Township Council on Jan. 11 unanimously appointed Toni Cilli to fill the remainder of former Councilwoman Jean... Local News 22 Jan 2021 | 12:09
Jessica Paladini addressing the Vernon Township Council in 2017. (File photo by Diana Goovaerts) Vernon moves to abolish Historic Preservation Commission The Vernon Township Council on Jan. 12 unanimously introduced an ordinance that seeks to abolish the township’s Historic... Local News 22 Jan 2021 | 12:02
Vernon backs off mother-daughter ordinance The Vernon Township Council on Dec. 14 opted not go forward with its proposed ordinance on mother-daughter homes. Council... Local News 23 Dec 2020 | 03:06
Common entrance proposed for ‘mother-daughter’ residences in Vernon The Vernon Township Council on Nov. 24 introduced an ordinance that would require the living space for “accessory apartments”... Local News 04 Dec 2020 | 02:43
Supporters of an in-home pottery school demonstrate at Vernon Township Municipal Center on Sept. 23. Land Use Board approves in-home pottery classes The Vernon Township Planning Board voted on Sept. 23 to approve a pottery studio site plan in High Ridge as a home occupation... Local News 05 Oct 2020 | 02:03
Vernon Township Mayor Howard Burrell talks to Environmental Commission member and Silver Spruce Drive resident Peg Distasi in February. Court holds Joseph Wallace in contempt for not cleaning dirt pile Joseph Wallace, owner of the 75-foot dirt pile at 3 Silver Spruce Drive in Vernon Township has been found to be in contempt... Police & Fire 08 Jun 2020 | 01:54
