From the sample concept photos provided by DirtSculpt, LLC ‘A place that people want to come to’: Vernon unveils vision for trail and pump track Vernon Township officials unveiled their vision for the township’s proposed walking and biking trail and the proposed bicycle... Local News 17 Jun 2021 | 09:01
Then-Mayor Vic Marotta swears in Patrolman Emanuel Rivera at an August 2013 township council meeting as Chief Roy Wherry looks on. (File photo by Mike Zummo) Suspended police officer faces prison time in offered plea deal Emanuel Rivera, 37, the Vernon police officer suspended for groping a woman who had called for aid in a May 2019 domestic... Local News 08 Jun 2021 | 10:08
Western Highlands Scenic Byway gets national designation Vernon Township is included among the the Federal Highway Administration’s first new scenic byway designations in 11 years.... Local News 23 Feb 2021 | 10:03
Vernon presented with two open space perspectives The Vernon Township Council will decide between contracting with the current township planner, J. Caldwell & Associates,... Local News 18 Feb 2021 | 12:45
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
From left: Mayor Michael Lensak, Andover Twsp; Mayor Chris Carney, Frankford Township; Mayor Alex Rubenstein, Byram Township; Mayor Michael Francis, Hopatcong; Mayor Howard Burrell, Vernon Township; Mayor Stan Kula, Hardyston Twsp; Mayor Patricia Zdichocki, Stanhope; Mayor Jerry Murphy, Sparta Township (Photo provided) Thanks to all Sussex County mayors for their service during challenging times Editor’s note: Tammie Horsfield made the following statement earlier this month in presenting the Sussex County Economic... Letters to the Editor 24 Dec 2020 | 03:05
Vernon to clean up DPW site Vernon Township plans to clean up an area near its Department of Public Works storage yard after two visits from a state... Local News 20 Nov 2020 | 01:20
DEP says no indication of toxic waste at proposed track site The Dept. of Environmental Protection has reported that it did not find any indication of a toxic waste site where the township... Local News 05 Oct 2020 | 01:31
Vernon Township Mayor Howard Burrell stands by a pile of trash found at Maple Grange Park on Sept. 14. Englewood man charged with dumping junk at park An Englewood man has been charged with dumping a large pile of junk into an area of Maple Grange Park. Mark Lopez, 23, was... Local News 22 Sep 2020 | 12:39
Vernon Township Mayor Howard Burrell addresses the Black Lives Matter rally in Sparta on Saturday with his wife, Reba, at his side (Photo provided) ‘Not just a black problem, but an American problem’ Let me start my comments by reconfirming to you what I hope and believe that you already know -- and that is that your presence... Local News 23 Jun 2020 | 10:57
Mayor Burrell’s comments at protest The following is the speech by Vernon Township Mayor Howard Burrell at the protest in Vernon Township on June 6. I am here... Letters to the Editor 08 Jun 2020 | 02:34
UPDATE: Sussex County has 15 more positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday The Sussex County Department of Health was notified of 15 more positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Health Officer James... Local News 26 Mar 2020 | 05:45
World health coronavirus outbreak and international public infectious disease and global deadly virus health risk and flu spread or coronaviruses influenza as a pandemic medical conceptin with 3D illustration elements. Sussex County sees 22 COVID-19 cases The novel coronavirus COVID-19 hit Sussex County last week and as of Tuesday evening, 22 cases have been identified in the... Local News 24 Mar 2020 | 06:00
A lone jogger works out at Maple Grange Park. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Burrell opens Maple Grange Park After hearing feedback from Vernon Township residents, Mayor Howard Burrell opened Maple Grange Park on Wednesday. "I have... Local News 17 Mar 2020 | 03:20
The Vernon Township Municipal Center will be closed to the public after Mayor Howard Burrell declared a township wide state of emergency. Vernon mayor declares state of emergency Vernon Township Mayor Howard Burrell declared a state of emergency throughout the township on Monday afternoon to mitigate... Local News 16 Mar 2020 | 04:54
