State Assemblyman Hal Wirths speaks as U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, left, Vernon Township Council President Harry Shortway and Mayor Howard Burrell look on during a visit to the Silver Spruce Dr. dump site. Wirths announced recently that he will retire at the end of his term. ( PHOTO: MIKE ZUMMO) Wirths to retire at end of term Assemblyman Hal Wirths ), the Assembly Republican Budget Officer, announced today that he will not be a candidate for re-election... Local News 18 Nov 2022 | 12:33
Vernon Township Municipal Center ( Google Maps) Vernon Township rejects Pride flag vote request There isn’t enough support among the Vernon Township Council to fly the Pride flag at the Municipal Center during June, and... News 26 May 2022 | 12:54
From the information for bidders on the proposed Town Center Bike & Walking Trail Vernon delays hiring conflict attorney after reneging on Baldwin trail land buy The Vernon Township Council is divided on whether to hire a conflict attorney, after the new board reversed the old board’s... Local News 24 Feb 2022 | 03:10
Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell (File photo) A public message to the council president: Hostile image is hurting our town Editor’s note: The following statement submitted by Vernon Township Mayor Burrell is his comment made at the Feb. 14 township... Letters to the Editor 22 Feb 2022 | 11:13
Trail map from the information for bidders on the proposed Town Center Bike & Walking Trail Bids for Vernon biking and walking trail due by Nov. 30 Vernon Township is requesting bids for the Town Center Biking and Walking Trail by Nov. 30, Mayor Howard Burrell announced... Local News 27 Nov 2021 | 06:24
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
“9/11 Memorial Lights at the Pond” (Franklin Borough Recreation Committee Facebook page) 9/11 remembrances in Vernon, Franklin, and Wantage 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Mayor Howard Burrell will host a remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park on Vernon... Local News 07 Sep 2021 | 01:45
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
Proposal for professional skatepark design Pump track project awarded to design and construction firm for $150K The Vernon council on Aug. 10 unanimously awarded Spohn Ranch Inc. a $150,000 contract to build the township’s proposed bicycle... Local News 17 Aug 2021 | 10:22
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
Debris pre-cleanup, which included asphalt, wood, old oil tanks, miscellaneous metals, and tires, among other waste. Debris clean-up is complete, Vernon officials say Vernon has finished cleaning up the debris field on township-owned property, Mayor Howard Burrell reported on May 10. Joseph... Local News 20 May 2021 | 02:37
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 renews animal control agreement with Franklin, starts trial with Montague The Vernon Township Council on Feb. 23 renewed one animal control shared-service agreement, approved a new one on a trial... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 01:11
Vernon completes debris cleanup Vernon Township has finished clearing debris on part of an 11.3-acre township property, Mayor Howard Burrell reported at... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 01:05
Vernon rezones Town Center property to allow gas station/convenience store The Vernon Township Council on Feb. 8. changed the zoning of a property in the Town Center to allow a gas station/convenience... Local News 18 Feb 2021 | 01:18
