Anita Collins of Hamburg with a handgun instructor during a past Family Day at Cherry Ridge Range (Photo by Chris Wyman) Lawsuit threats nix gun safety ordinance drafted after stray bullets hit Glen Harbor A draft ordinance regulating gun ranges was pulled from the agenda after Vernon councilman Harry Shortway received threats... Local News 27 Nov 2021 | 06:01
Vernon’s short-term rental policy to be clarified A single tenant in Vernon will not be able to lease a residence for more than 180 days, according to a proposed revision... Business 14 Oct 2021 | 03:07
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
(Stock photo) Stray bullets lead to gun safety proposals Vernon Councilman Andrew Pitsker on Aug. 23 said he’s looking at two ordinances to address stray bullets in the Glen Harbor... Police & Fire 02 Sep 2021 | 04:13
Vernon to allow three cannabis retailers The Vernon Township Council introduced a new ordinance allowing up to three cannabis retailers. The ordinance was introduced... Local News 20 Aug 2021 | 06:29
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.... Local News 05 Aug 2021 | 02:58
A compressor station, from Empower NJ's Tennessee Gas Pipeline Virtual Town Hall ‘We have to back up our neighbors’: Vernon opposes compressor station expansion The Vernon Township Council voted to oppose the proposed expansion of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company’s compressor station... Local News 09 Jul 2021 | 01:56
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... Business 25 Jun 2021 | 03:51
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
The Vernon Department of Public Works on Church Street (Photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon wants to borrow $4 million for townwide improvements The Vernon Township Council on May 10 introduced a $4 million bond ordinance to make various improvements throughout the... Local News 20 May 2021 | 02:43
Scouts with planter box at Town Center (Photo provided) From black plastic to spring magic You may have noticed a difference on Main Street just before Earth Day. To improve the visual landscape of Vernon’s Town Center,... Home 30 Apr 2021 | 03:02
After stray bullet strikes house, Vernon council considers target practice ordinance The Vernon Township Council will look into regulating target practice on residential property after a stray bullet last month... Local News 23 Apr 2021 | 07:44
Vernon Municipal Center (File photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon lowers its cap bank in compromise The Vernon Township Council on March 23 lowered its cap bank to 2.5 percent. The first draft ordinance was set at 3.5 percent,... Local News 02 Apr 2021 | 02:22
Vernon Municipal Center (File photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon keeps spending increase to under 1 percent Vernon’s budget increase has been lowered to 0.68 percent since the council’s last budget meeting, Mayor Howard Burrell announced... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 05:07
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
