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... Sports 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.... Business 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
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 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
Then-Vernon Township Mayor Harry Shortway (left) met in the spring of 2018 with Liberated Energy CEO Brian Conway (right) to discuss their plans for purchasing the Legends Resort & Country Club property, formerly the Great Gorge Playboy Club (Photo courtesy of Liberated Energy) Vernon rejects Legends deal to pay delinquent taxes The Vernon Township Council on Dec. 22 rejected a settlement agreement Mayor Howard Burrell had made with the Metairie Corporation,... Local News 28 Dec 2020 | 12:37
Vernon considers capping abandoned home fees at $3,000 The Vernon Township Council is considering capping the vacant and abandoned home fees at $3,000 in 2021, after the clerk’s... Local News 23 Dec 2020 | 03:17
Vernon must update open space plan to get grants Vernon Township will need to update its open space plan to obtain grant money, business administrator Chuck Voelker told... Local News 10 Dec 2020 | 02:27
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”... Business 04 Dec 2020 | 02:43
