Picturesque Vernon Township is located in the beautiful rolling hills and glacial lakes of Northern Sussex County. More than 24,00 0 people call Vernon Township home.
Vernon Township attracts many visitors throughout the year who come to enjoy the natural beauty, 50-mile vistas, tranquility, or outdoor excitement offered throughout our 68-mile community. Healthful spas, gracious Bed & Breakfast accommodations, ski, snowboarding, and golf resorts have earned Vernon Township the reputation as a "Live, Work, Play & Relax Community" throughout the four seasons. We look forward to your visit!
The independent Township of Vernon was established on November 19, 1792, becoming the largest municipality in Sussex County. The 68 square miles, which marked the township's boundaries well over 200 years ago, have not changed.
The population of Vernon Township has increased steadily each decade since the 1960's and still continues to grow today, holding testimony that Vernon Township truly is a great place to Live, Work, Play and Relax!
ITEMS OF INTEREST
The January 25, 2012 Land Use Board meeting has been cancelled. All Board business will be carried to the next regularly scheduled meeting held on February 8, 2012.
Reminder to All Vernon Township Residents
All 2012 Dog Licenses are due. Licenses may be obtained through the Vernon Animal Control Shelter. Please call 973-764-7751 with any questions. (1-19-12)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Animal Control Officer The Township of Vernon is accepting resumes for the position of Full Time Animal Control Officer effective immediately. This is a Civil Service position. The candidate will be hired provisionally pursuant to Civil Service laws. The position must possess a current and valid certificate as an Animal Control Officer from the NJ Dept of Health and Senior Services. Appointees will be required to possess a current, valid NJ driver's license to perform the essential duties of the position. After hours, on call coverage is required. Please submit cover letter and resume to: Gerald J. Giaimis, Business Administrator, Township of Vernon, 21 Church Street Vernon, NJ 07462; or email to: ggiaimis@vernontwp.com.
Important message from Sussex County Clerk Jeff Parrott regarding National Deed Service and/or National Record Service
Municipal Recycling Center - In early 2011 the Vernon DPW took over the recycling center. See this link for hours of operation and information on what we are taking.
Vernon Meetings - Click here for audio and video of past Vernon Council meetings
Route 515 - See the Sussex County plans for the improvement of Route 515
Shuttle Bus - See the most up to date shuttle bus information
Airline Petitions - Please see this link you are interested in asking the federal government to reconsider flight patterns affecting Vernon
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