Township Newsletter

In order to provide Vernon residents with a greater understanding of how their local government works for them, the Township began publishing a quarterly Newsletter in January 2005. View or print the newsletter online using Adobe Acrobat Reader. For residents without such computer access, copies are also available in the lobby of the Municipal Building.

April 2008 - Volume 4, Issue 2
This printable twelve-page issue features an indepth explanation of - and FAQ for - the revaluation begun in Vernon by Assessor Lynne Schweighardt. Read a good-bye to Ede DeLuca, long-time Technical Assistant in the Building Department and a hello to new Municipal Clerk Dennis Murray. Find information on Rt. 515 road work, news from Recreation, a DOGS of Vernon's update, and about how you can help After School Fun with their stuffed animal drive. View photos and read recaps of Family Fun Day and the Senior Center's 50's Day. Gain useful information on immunization requirements and on bed bugs from Public Health Nurse Maureen Cianci. And, explore the fun in store at Earthfest 2008, as well as details for other events, including the Free Rabies Clinic, blood drives, and the bulky waste drop-off days, plus Senior of the Year nominee deadlines. (PDF)

January 2008 - Volume 4, Issue 1
Printable sixteen page newsletter contains too much to summarize! However, it includes updates on Maple Grange Community Park, the sewer project, and Route 515 improvements, plus details on the gypsy moth survey, winter safety tips for children, a list of 2008 Township Board Members, a D.O.G.S of Vernon's 2007 recap and 2008 look forward, words from Township Manager Melinda Carlton, and farewells to retired Health Director Gene Osias and retiring Township Clerk Patricia Lycosky. View photos from the Annual Tree Lighting, other holiday events, and Halloween events. Engineer Lou Kneip, Recreation Director Patricia Seger, CPWM David Pullis, and Public Health Nurse Maureen Cianci contribute.

October 2007 - Volume 3, Issue 4
The last Newsletter issue for 2007 includes sewer, road construction, and Maple Grange Community Park updates, a review of Child Seat Safety Day, recaps from the Sussex County Farm & Horse Show, parenting and health articles, and details on upcoming events, including the Annual Animal Welfare League Craft Show, flu shots, blood tests, pet rabies shots, and the annual tree lighting. Township Engineer Lou Kneip, Recreation Director Patricia Seger, Public Health Nurse Supervisor Maureen Cianci, and Officer Jason Haw contribute. (PDF)

July 2007 - Volume 3, Issue 3
Printable twelve-page newsletter includes news on Maple Grange Community Park, the Town Center, and Sand Hill Road construction, summaries of Earth Fest, the Fishing Derby, the newest Friends of Vernon, and Recreation Department activities, and in-depth overviews of the Health Department, Animal Control, and Health Inspectors. Also, see photos of the Seniors of the Year, Hand n' Hand Playground work, the Memorial Day Parade, and adoptable animals. Plus, find tax deadlines, norovirus prevention information, and heat tips. Engineer Lou Kneip, Recreation Director Patricia Seger, Health Director Gene Osias and Health Department staff, Tax Collector Terrence Whalen, and Assessor Lynne Schweighardt contribute. (PDF)

April 2007 - Volume 3, Issue 2
The second issue of 2007 contains an Earthfest overview, stream clean-up and access plans, a history of public health nursing, dog park news, and teen tanning advice. Find details on upcoming events and deadlines, such as a gardening presentation, Senior of the Year nominations, a free rabies clinic, bulky waste days, a kids and cyberspace program, a female cancer screening, and recreation sign-up deadlines. Engineer Lou Kneip, Recreation Director Patricia Seger, and Public Health Nurse Maureen Cianci contribute, as well as Councilman Austin Carew, Jim Thompson and Liza Amthor of DOGS, and Earthfest Committee member Brenda Susman. (PDF)

January 2007 - Volume 3, Issue 1
The first issue for 2007 contains Main Street and sewer updates, a bus stop vehicle warning, a kerosene heater safety primer, flu overview and preventative information, pictures and list of 2007 Board members, details on obtaining heat cost assistance, and dog license renewal information application. Issue also contains photos and recaps of the Annual Tree Lighting and Halloween Family Fun Day, as well as of the Seniors' foot screening and trip to Birchwood Manor. Engineer Lou Kneip, Officer Jason Haw, Recreation Director Patricia Seger, CPWM David Pullis, and Public Health Nurse Maureen Cianci contribute.

October 2006- Volume 2, Issue 4
The last issue for 2006 contains Main Street and Bike Path updates, an explanation of The Faulkner Act, Halloween and winter related articles, Tick safety information, and details on upcoming events, including the Annual Animal Welfare League Craft Show, flu shots, blood tests, a child seat inspection, and pet rabies shots. Make sure to read Recreation Director Patricia Seger's open letter. Issue also includes photos, as well as a map of the Bike Path section through Maple Grange Community Park. Township Manager Don Teolis, Engineer Lou Kneip, Recreation Director Patricia Seger, Public Health Nurse Supervisor Maureen Cianci, Officer Jason Haw, Court Administrator Donna Zuidema, and Historic Preservation Commission Chair Donna Wilson contribute.

July 2006- Volume 2, Issue 3
The 16 pages that make up this newsletter feature articles from Manager Don Teolis, Planner Fred Suljic, Public Health Nurse Supervisor Maureen Cianci, Recreation and Leisure Director Pat Seger, Historic Preservation Commission Alternate Charles Blessing, and Environmental Commission Vice Chair Brenda Susman. Topics include redevelopment, bird flu, kids and bears, and the Town Hall Meeting on childhood drinking. Also see photos of Main Street, the Seniors of the Year and the Senior Open House, a class trip to Vernon's court, and "Dog Day" participants. Plus, Ann Creighton shares a farewell to Tax Collector Josephine Prisco, Tom Maellaro reminds residents not to feed strays, and Lynne Schweighardt provides tax reminders.

April 2006- Volume 2, Issue 2
Printable twelve-page newsletter contains Earthfest news from Earthfest Committee Member Brenda Susman and updates on township projects by Engineer Lou Kneip and Planner Fred Suljic. Read a farewell to long-time Deputy Township Clerk Carol Fitzgerald. Find out about Vernon Clean Communities, Bulky Waste Drop-Off Days, and County Wide Clean-Up Day. Read a happy ending for a former Vernon Animal Shelter pup and a warning about hot cars and pets. Tax Collector Jo Prisco, Recreation Director Pat Seger, and Public Health Nurse Supervisor Maureen Cianci also contribute multiple informative articles.

January 2006- Volume 2, Issue 1
Among its twelve pages are articles on redevelopment, the VTPD Traffic Safety Division, handicap parking, winter depression, and abuse of seniors. View photographs of Main Street progress, Maple Grange Community Park, participants of the After School Program, and the holiday tree lighting and holiday parties. Additionally, read a farewell to retiring DPW Director Ed Snook and find a list of your 2006 Town Board members. Township Manager Don Teolis and Township employees Tom Pinand, Patricia Seger, Maureen Cianci, and Josephine Prisco contribute.

October 2005- Volume 1, Issue 4
Twelve-page newsletter offers articles from Township Manager Don Teolis, Tax Assessor Lynne Schweighardt, Construction Official Tom Pinand, Public Health Nurse Supervisor Maureen Cianci, Recreation Director Patricia Seger, and Asst. Senior Citizens Activity Leader Julie Kolakowski. Township Clerk Patricia Lycosky, Municipal Court Judge C. William Bowkley, Municipal Court Administrator Donna Zuidema, and Environmental Commission Chairman Craig Williams also contribute. Topics include a balanced budget, the 2005 general election, a healthy heart, supplemental heating equipment safety, and project updates on the new community park, bike path, and sewer construction.

July 2005- Volume 1, Issue 3
Issue three contains words from Township Manager Don Teolis, sun and rabies safety articles by Public Health Nurse Supervisor Maureen Cianci, an overview of the Law Enforcement Torch Run from Detective Steve Moran, and recreation and senior updates from Recreation Director Patricia Seger and Asst. Senior Citizens Activity Leader Julie Kolakowski, respectively. Read about the progress of ongoing projects in the town, view the Vernon winners of the Fire Safety poster contest, and see what happens when dogs take over the Municipal Building.

April 2005- Volume 1, Issue 2
Eight-page newsletter includes words on Vernon's flatwater from Environmental Commission Chair Craig Williams, details on tax deductions from Municipal Assessor Lynne Schweighardt, and the lowdown on lice from Public Health Nurse Supervisor Maureen Cianci. Additionally read about the Maple Grange Community Park, the new Housing Rehabilitation Program, our new police officers, and our retiring DPW employees. Township employees Ed Snook, Patricia Seger, and Julie Kolakowski also contribute.

January 2005- Volume 1, Issue 1
Among its eight pages are an introduction from Township Manager Don Teolis, articles on winter safety for people and pets, and senior happenings, plus a list of your 2005 Town Board members. Township employees Ed Snook, Maureen Cianci, Lieutenant Daniel Zill, Patricia Seger, and Julie Kolakowski contribute.

November 2004- Special Preview Issue
Includes an introduction from Township Manager Don Teolis, a Recreation Department update from Recreation Director Patricia Seger, and information about Vernon's newest police recruits from Lieutenant Daniel Zill.