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
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... Sports 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.... Business 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... Business 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
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
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... Business 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... Police & Fire 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
Vernon’s walking and biking path may be completed by end of November Vernon Township Mayor Howard Burrell hopes to present bids in early November for the township’s walking and biking path,... Sports 06 Nov 2020 | 12:52
Cub Scout Pack 183 sells baked goods at the Vernon Township Farmers' Market. (Photo courtesy Howard Burrell) Vernon bids farewell to its farmers market this season The Vernon Township Farmers Market closed the farmers’ market season on Saturday with its 10th market, Vernon Township Mayor... Local News 03 Nov 2020 | 11:23
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
Simone Kraus presents the Pride Award to Vernon Township Mayor Howard Burrell. (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Mayor Burrell receives Pride Award for making Vernon welcoming for LGBTQ+ people Mayor Howard Burrell received the LGBTQ+ community’s Pride Award for making Vernon Township a welcoming place for all people.... Local News 23 Jun 2020 | 09:57
