• Annual Fishing Derby - Printable flyer provides all the details for this annual event taking place at Fireman's Pavilion Pond on May 17, 2008. (PDF)

• Christmas Spectacular - Trip to Radio City Music Hall on Friday, November 7, 2008, 2:00 P.M. showtime. First Mezzanine Seating Price of $72.00.includes ticket for show, voucher for a free 20 oz soda/water, 16 oz popcorn, transportation, and gratuity! Bus departs PAL parking lot at 10:00 A.M. Enjoy pre-show time sightseeing! Payment must reach us by May 23rd. Send payment to Vernon Recreation, P.O. Box 340, Vernon, NJ 07462. or purchase tickets at the Recreation office located in the PAL Building. Please be sure to include your telephone number in case we need to reach you. Limited number of tickets available. Information call 973-764-6607.

• Male Cancer Screening - The Vernon Township Health Department in conjunction with Newton Memorial Hospital will conduct Male Cancer Screening Clinic on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, at the Health Department on Church Street. This free program is open to Vernon men aged 40 years and older, by appointment only. For info or to make an appointment: 973-764-4055, ext. 2268.. (More)

• Vernon Crossing Road - Per Township Engineer Lou Kneip, Sussex County has scheduled Vernon Crossing Road to be milled May 23 and May 27 and paved May 29-30. Be advised, these dates are subject to change.

• Summer Fun - Printable flyer describes the Half Day and Full Day Summer Fun at Glen Meadow School for 1st through 7th grades. Register by June 10, 2008. (PDF)

• Reval Progress - The inspectors are now canvassing and inspecting through map #15. It may be difficult to report immediately on the locations inspections are in progress as there are more data collectors now working in Vernon Township, and they are moving ahead more quickly than expected. Photos, numbers, etc. of the inspectors can be found in this printable PDF file. Feel free to call the assessing office if you have concerns or questions.

Please be advised the reval company will not make appointments prior to arriving in your area of the municipality. If you should lose your hang tag requesting you to make an appointment, you may call Realty Appraisal Company at phone number 201-867-3870. All other communication should be directed to the assessing office at this time. (PDF)

• Artificial Turf Fields - In light of recent reports regarding health concerns about artificial turf fields, Vernon Township immediately began an investigation of the three (3) Township owned turf fields. The first two fields were constructed by Sportexe in 2005 and are currently in use. They contain a rubber infill, Omni Grass Premier 41. The third field, currently under construction, was constructed by General Sports Venue. This is also a rubber infill field, Astroturf Gameday Grass XPe.

According to the specifications and statements from both Manufacturers, neither product utilizes nylon, and the turf and infill are made of lead-free materials. Vernon Township is currently awaiting guidance from the State Health Department as to what, if any, additional steps need to be taken at this time. Individuals interested in obtaining more information or copies of Manufacturer’s literature should contact Township Engineer Lou Kneip at 973-764-4055, ext. 2222, or Recreation Director Pat Seger at 973-764-6607.

• Job Openings - There is currently a job opening for a Planning Board and Zoning Board Recording Secretary.

• Route 515 Work to Restart - Sussex County anticipates County Route 515 road work will restart on or about April 1st. For the early part of this construction, County Route 515 Southbound will again be closed from Rt 94 to Main Street and SB CR515 traffic will be carried on Main Street. Construction is expected to be completed by mid June including the final pavement course, pavement markings, cross walks, special median/island, signage, and landscaping.

• Township Revaluation - The resident letters of the intent to begin the revaluation for the Township of Vernon were mailed Thursday, February 28, 2008. The revaluation firm of Realty Appraisal Company will begin the inspections and the photos of the structures with blocks 10-90 possibly as early as Thursday, March 13th. Each inspector will have a letter from the Township as well as a photo ID. Do not allow anyone in your home without these credentials. All information is on file with both the Vernon Township Police Department and the Vernon Township Assessing Department. The inspections will take place in 2008, with the revaluation effective as of January 1, 2009.

For a further overview of the revaluation, please feel free to view the presentation given by Municipal Assessor Lynne Schweighardt at the June 25, 2007 Township Council Meeting. As more information is gathered, that information will be disseminated to residents via this website. (PDF)

• Recreation Department Spring Flyer- Printable flyer presents sign-up information for Spring Recreation offerings, including Let's Have A Ball, Soccer, Bowling, and Basketball. (PDF)

• Vernon Heads to Broadway - Vernon Recreation announces its next visit to Broadway is to see Mamma Mia on April 16 and to see Grease on May 18. Printable flyer contains all necessary details. (PDF)

• Road Work - Work is currently being done on several road projects in and around the Town Center which may cause residents traffic delays and changes to their normal routes. A road project currently causing delays is the work being done on Route 94 to fix a dangerous intersection and add a traffic signal at Sandhill Road, widen Rt 94, and fix drainage issues. Route 94 is a State road. The State schedules the timing of these projects well in advance, sets working hours, and contracts out its manpower for projects like this one. Expect delays or use Rt 517 or Rt 515 to bypass the work area. While these simultaneous road projects may cause temporary traffic congestion, when completed Township residents will find a safer commute.

• Tax Bill Explanation- Ever had a question as to what certain items are on your tax bill? Or ever ask yourself, "How did they come up with that number?" This document is a step-by-step explanation of the items on your tax bill and also calculations of how they came up with those numbers. View this report online for answers to your questions and print it for later reference! (PDF)