Competition Offers Up To $20K For Your Child's Education
October 28, 2024Your children are encouraged to enter the CHET Dream Big! competition to win up to $20,000 toward their future education.
Early Voting Under Way, Halloween Food Safety, and Brush Fire Extinguished
October 25, 2024There has been a huge turnout for early voting. Food experts have tips for those with food allergies ahead of Halloween. The Town of Vernon Fire Department contained a brush fire that burned nine acres.
Early In-Person Voting Guide & Faster Internet Coming
October 18, 2024The general election is just a few weeks away, and you have an opportunity to vote early. Vernon is benefiting from a major investment to improve internet speeds and reliability.
Firefighters Visit School & Police Officers Honored
October 11, 2024The Vernon Fire Department visited Skinner Road School to give students an important lesson in fire safety. Mothers Against Drunk Driving awarded two Vernon Police Officers with an award.
$20K Competition for Your Child's Education
October 4, 2024Your child could win up to $20,000 in a competition toward their future education. They can write an essay, create a video or artwork to win the grand prize.
New Laws in Effect & Early Voting
September 27, 2024A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect on October 1. Early in-person voting is taking place from Monday, October 21 through Sunday, November 3.
Vernon Schools are Making the Grade
September 20, 2024Our public school students are outpacing state averages for proficiency in English Language Arts, Math, and Science for the third straight year!
Suicide Prevention Week
September 13, 2024As we mark the last day of suicide prevention week, we can all help reduce the risk for suicide in our community by knowing the signs and reaching out. Talking to a loved one about getting help can be hard, but it can make a big difference. Listen without judgment and speak with kindness. Remember that it takes a lot of strength for someone to open up about the challenges they face. It may take many conversations before they get help.





