Tuesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day.
Vernon town offices will be closed. Vernon Public Schools are open.
Refuse and recycling will not be collected on Tuesday.
Tuesday's refuse and recycling routes will be picked up on Wednesday. If there is a delay, please leave your refuse cart at the curb.
Vernon town offices will be closed. Vernon Public Schools are open.
Refuse and recycling will not be collected on Tuesday.
Tuesday's refuse and recycling routes will be picked up on Wednesday. If there is a delay, please leave your refuse cart at the curb.
This evening the new Town Council was sworn in during a brief ceremony at Town Hall.
Council members sworn in Thursday, as pictured in the portrait, left to right : Laura Bush, TeriLynn Rogers, Jim Tedford, Phyllis Winkler, Laurie Abernathy, Maryann Levesque, Michael Wendus, Thao Nguyen, Patricia Buxton and Bernie Sykes. Two council members, Bill Dauphin and Ariana Nieves, were not able to attend Thursday and will be sworn in Monday.
Mayor Dan Champagne was also sworn in to his new term.
The new terms are effective Nov. 10.
The Board of Education will be sworn in Monday.
Council members sworn in Thursday, as pictured in the portrait, left to right : Laura Bush, TeriLynn Rogers, Jim Tedford, Phyllis Winkler, Laurie Abernathy, Maryann Levesque, Michael Wendus, Thao Nguyen, Patricia Buxton and Bernie Sykes. Two council members, Bill Dauphin and Ariana Nieves, were not able to attend Thursday and will be sworn in Monday.
Mayor Dan Champagne was also sworn in to his new term.
The new terms are effective Nov. 10.
The Board of Education will be sworn in Monday.
Vernon Parks and Recreation Department employees on Monday installed a Welcome to Vernon sign at Routes 30 and 31 in the garden maintained by the Vernon Garden Club.
The intersection is one of several gateways to Vernon that has a garden maintained by garden club volunteers.
The sign replaces one that was in place for many years but was due for replacement. Time and the elements had taken their toll.
Thank you to the Vernon Garden Club for all the work its members perform to make Vernon beautiful.
The intersection is one of several gateways to Vernon that has a garden maintained by garden club volunteers.
The sign replaces one that was in place for many years but was due for replacement. Time and the elements had taken their toll.
Thank you to the Vernon Garden Club for all the work its members perform to make Vernon beautiful.
Curbside leaf collection has begun in Vernon. Multiple crews will be out each day vacuuming leaves, weather permitting.
Please slow down and drive carefully when your see our workers in the roadway.
Please let them complete their days safely so that they can go home to their families.
Please slow down and drive carefully when your see our workers in the roadway.
Please let them complete their days safely so that they can go home to their families.
Paving of the basketball and tennis courts at Henry Park began today.
Contractors will complete the job in the spring with color coating and striping.
Contractors will complete the job in the spring with color coating and striping.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Polling places are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Polling places are:
-Northeast School, 69 East Street
-District 2, Rockville High School, 70 Loveland Hill Road
-Skinner Road School, 90 Skinner Road
-Vernon Center Middle School, 777 Hartford Turnpike
Please visit the link below to determine where your vote or if you are registered to vote.
https://www.vernon-ct.gov/page/registrars-of-voters
If you are not registered to vote, same day registration is available at the Registrars of Voters office, 375 Hartford Turnpike, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If you have any questions, call the Registrars of Voters at 860-896-2376.
Polling places are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Polling places are:
-Northeast School, 69 East Street
-District 2, Rockville High School, 70 Loveland Hill Road
-Skinner Road School, 90 Skinner Road
-Vernon Center Middle School, 777 Hartford Turnpike
Please visit the link below to determine where your vote or if you are registered to vote.
https://www.vernon-ct.gov/page/registrars-of-voters
If you are not registered to vote, same day registration is available at the Registrars of Voters office, 375 Hartford Turnpike, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If you have any questions, call the Registrars of Voters at 860-896-2376.
The Rockville High School Marching RAM Band compete at the USBands Group 3A State Championship this Saturday, Nov. 1, at New Britain Stadium.
Come cheer the band on as it seeks a state championship!
The band will perform its 2024 competition program, “24601,” a tribute to the 40th anniversary of the Broadway musical Les Misérables, at 3 p.m.
Over the past three years, the Marching RAM Band has experienced remarkable growth—expanding from 21 members in 2022 to more than 65 members this season. Band Director Raymond Sinclair credits this success to the strong support of Vernon Public Schools, the dedication of the marching band staff, the Band Boosters and the passion and work ethic of the band and color guard members.
This season, the RHS Marching Band has shown consistent improvement, increasing its score by 4–6 points each week, positioning the ensemble as a strong contender for the State Championship title.
To purchase tickets and cheer on our Rockville Rams, visit: https://bluedevils.org/events/event_details.php?eventID=12049 and enter promo code Rockville25 to save $5
Come cheer the band on as it seeks a state championship!
The band will perform its 2024 competition program, “24601,” a tribute to the 40th anniversary of the Broadway musical Les Misérables, at 3 p.m.
Over the past three years, the Marching RAM Band has experienced remarkable growth—expanding from 21 members in 2022 to more than 65 members this season. Band Director Raymond Sinclair credits this success to the strong support of Vernon Public Schools, the dedication of the marching band staff, the Band Boosters and the passion and work ethic of the band and color guard members.
This season, the RHS Marching Band has shown consistent improvement, increasing its score by 4–6 points each week, positioning the ensemble as a strong contender for the State Championship title.
To purchase tickets and cheer on our Rockville Rams, visit: https://bluedevils.org/events/event_details.php?eventID=12049 and enter promo code Rockville25 to save $5
Early voting continues Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
There is no early voting on Monday.
Tuesday is election day. Polling places are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information on voting in Vernon, please click this link:
https://www.vernon-ct.gov/page/registrars-of-voters
There is no early voting on Monday.
Tuesday is election day. Polling places are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information on voting in Vernon, please click this link:
https://www.vernon-ct.gov/page/registrars-of-voters
Construction is progressing on the new multipurpose building at the Vernon Senior Center.
Mayor Dan Champagne, Town Administrator John Kleinhans and Public Works Director Dwight Ryniewicz toured the site on Wednesday.
Mayor Champagne said he is excited by the progress on the project and looks forward to senior center members having access to the facility in the coming months.
Mayor Dan Champagne, Town Administrator John Kleinhans and Public Works Director Dwight Ryniewicz toured the site on Wednesday.
Mayor Champagne said he is excited by the progress on the project and looks forward to senior center members having access to the facility in the coming months.
Coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Henry Park.
See you there!
Open to Vernon families only.
See you there!
Open to Vernon families only.
For the 72nd year, the Vernon Fire Department will provide toys to Vernon children in need through its annual Toys for Tikes program.
The fire department is serving infants through 12-year-olds.
Vernon Social Services is serving 13 to 17-year-olds.
All children served must be residents of Vernon.
If your child is an infant through age 12, please click on the link below to register for Toys for Tikes. (We have a new process this year. You must register through the link below or call 860-870-3670.)
https://forms.gle/5KZBtWJjgUSGihfa8
If your child is age 13 to 17, Vernon Social Services will begin accepting applications on Nov. 3. To register call 860-870-3661.
The fire department is serving infants through 12-year-olds.
Vernon Social Services is serving 13 to 17-year-olds.
All children served must be residents of Vernon.
If your child is an infant through age 12, please click on the link below to register for Toys for Tikes. (We have a new process this year. You must register through the link below or call 860-870-3670.)
https://forms.gle/5KZBtWJjgUSGihfa8
If your child is age 13 to 17, Vernon Social Services will begin accepting applications on Nov. 3. To register call 860-870-3661.
The Vernon Board of Education on Tuesday honored Mayor Dan Champagne for his receipt of the Friend of Adult Learners award from the national professional organization of adult educators.
Board of Education Chairman Paul Grabowski congratulated the mayor at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting.
Melissa Iles, the director of Vernon Regional Adult Based Education, nominated Mayor Champagne for the award because of the mayor’s support of adult education and his sincerity when speaking at the annual VRABE graduation.
“He genuinely enjoys attending VRABE graduation and honoring the hard work of the graduates who often have to overcome barriers to complete their education,” Iles said. “It’s a joyous night for the graduates and their families, and Mayor Champagne gets that and appreciates it. His support for these students and other adult learners is palpable and we are grateful for that.”
Each year, Mayor Champagne tells the graduates that VRABE graduation is one of his favorite events of the year because of what they have achieved, what it represents, and what it means for their lives going forward.”
“It’s a big decision to go back to school,” Mayor Champagne said. “Each student in that program had an obstacle in front of them, and each student overcame that obstacle. That is pretty special.”
He also praised the teachers and staff who support the students through competition of their degrees.
“The teachers and the entire staff support them and keep them going and motivate them,” he said. “That is critically important. The teachers and staff are the heroes in this process.”
Vernon Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph P. Macary said Mayor Champagne’s enthusiasm for adult education matches his commitment to the Vernon Public Schools.
“It shows the type of community we have in Vernon when the mayor is recognized as a friend of adult learning,” Dr. Macary said. “We truly have a community that embraces the value of learning for all ages. Dan Champagne is an advocate for all learners, including adults.”
Board of Education Chairman Paul Grabowski congratulated the mayor at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting.
Melissa Iles, the director of Vernon Regional Adult Based Education, nominated Mayor Champagne for the award because of the mayor’s support of adult education and his sincerity when speaking at the annual VRABE graduation.
“He genuinely enjoys attending VRABE graduation and honoring the hard work of the graduates who often have to overcome barriers to complete their education,” Iles said. “It’s a joyous night for the graduates and their families, and Mayor Champagne gets that and appreciates it. His support for these students and other adult learners is palpable and we are grateful for that.”
Each year, Mayor Champagne tells the graduates that VRABE graduation is one of his favorite events of the year because of what they have achieved, what it represents, and what it means for their lives going forward.”
“It’s a big decision to go back to school,” Mayor Champagne said. “Each student in that program had an obstacle in front of them, and each student overcame that obstacle. That is pretty special.”
He also praised the teachers and staff who support the students through competition of their degrees.
“The teachers and the entire staff support them and keep them going and motivate them,” he said. “That is critically important. The teachers and staff are the heroes in this process.”
Vernon Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph P. Macary said Mayor Champagne’s enthusiasm for adult education matches his commitment to the Vernon Public Schools.
“It shows the type of community we have in Vernon when the mayor is recognized as a friend of adult learning,” Dr. Macary said. “We truly have a community that embraces the value of learning for all ages. Dan Champagne is an advocate for all learners, including adults.”
Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne joined by members of the Town Council recently welcomed two new businesses to 927 Hartford Turnpike.
Dr. Deborah Griffin, an orthodontist, and her husband, Chris Griffin, constructed a building to house “Smiles by Griffin” and Chris’ “The Mindfulness Studio.”
Dr. Griffin has been in practice since 2008 and has owned her practice since 2015. The new building gives her modern facility to treat and serve her orthodontia patients.
Chris has experience as a licensed professional counselor, and through is business will offer coaching, wellness workshops, counseling, and have studios for yoga, tai chi and mediation. He said massage, acupuncture and reiki will also be offered.
“When I walked in here and I saw this new location I was blown away,” Mayor Champagne said. “It’s beautiful. Congratulations to both of you.”
The mayor then read proclamations for each business and led ribbon cuttings in both spaces.
Mayor Champagne said it was the first time he could remember delivering two proclamations and carrying out two ribbon cuttings for two businesses owned by a husband and wife team.
Dr. Deborah Griffin, an orthodontist, and her husband, Chris Griffin, constructed a building to house “Smiles by Griffin” and Chris’ “The Mindfulness Studio.”
Dr. Griffin has been in practice since 2008 and has owned her practice since 2015. The new building gives her modern facility to treat and serve her orthodontia patients.
Chris has experience as a licensed professional counselor, and through is business will offer coaching, wellness workshops, counseling, and have studios for yoga, tai chi and mediation. He said massage, acupuncture and reiki will also be offered.
“When I walked in here and I saw this new location I was blown away,” Mayor Champagne said. “It’s beautiful. Congratulations to both of you.”
The mayor then read proclamations for each business and led ribbon cuttings in both spaces.
Mayor Champagne said it was the first time he could remember delivering two proclamations and carrying out two ribbon cuttings for two businesses owned by a husband and wife team.
Town offices are closed Monday, Oct. 13.
There will be no refuse or recycling collection on Monday.
Monday's refuse routes will be collected on Tuesday along with that day's collection.
Vernon Public Schools are open.
The Town of Vernon is hosting a blood drive this Thursday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Each donor will receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email.
Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter TOV to schedule an appointment.
Each donor will receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email.
Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter TOV to schedule an appointment.
Congratulations to Coach Art Wheelock for his induction into the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
The Rockville baseball posted the following tribute to Coach Wheelock:
Congratulations to Coach Wheelock on his official induction into the Connecticut High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) Hall of Fame this past weekend during halftime of the UConn football game.
As so many that have played with and for him here will tell you, there is no Rockville High School Baseball without Coach Wheelock. Even now he is still a trusted advisor to Coach Matt Woodtke and his staff.
Beyond the games, championships, and awards he has stacked up across multiple sports, it was the impact that he made on so many young lives over more than 60 years of Rockville athletes that will be forever remembered!
The Rockville baseball posted the following tribute to Coach Wheelock:
Congratulations to Coach Wheelock on his official induction into the Connecticut High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) Hall of Fame this past weekend during halftime of the UConn football game.
As so many that have played with and for him here will tell you, there is no Rockville High School Baseball without Coach Wheelock. Even now he is still a trusted advisor to Coach Matt Woodtke and his staff.
Beyond the games, championships, and awards he has stacked up across multiple sports, it was the impact that he made on so many young lives over more than 60 years of Rockville athletes that will be forever remembered!
Vernon Parks and Recreation's annual drive-thru Trunk or Treat is Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Henry Park, 120 South Street.
This is a drive-thru event only and everyone must stay in their vehicle.
Open to Vernon residents only.
There will be treats for the first 500 children.
All vehicles must enter from South Street and follow the one-way pattern out of the park.
This is a drive-thru event only and everyone must stay in their vehicle.
Open to Vernon residents only.
There will be treats for the first 500 children.
All vehicles must enter from South Street and follow the one-way pattern out of the park.
For more information on the Live Here – Love Trees program, visit
https://www.vernon-ct.gov/page/urban-forest-equity-grant.
Funding for the Live Here - Love Trees program is provided by the USDA, Forest Service Forestry Equity Grants, administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and supported by the Inflation Reduction Act.
https://www.vernon-ct.gov/page/urban-forest-equity-grant.
Funding for the Live Here - Love Trees program is provided by the USDA, Forest Service Forestry Equity Grants, administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and supported by the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Town of Vernon celebrated the opening of the renovated Citizens Block Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting and open house. Mayor Dan Champagne and others guided visitors through the building at 30 Park Place.
Mayor Champagne saw the historic building as a solution to pressing space needs the town faced and developed a plan to stabilize, save and renovate the building.
The new building will serve Vernon for generations to come.
Town departments that will occupy the building include fire marshal, building, planning and development, engineering, and youth services. The regional probate court will also move into the new building and occupy space that will allow it to better serve the community.
Mayor Champagne saw the historic building as a solution to pressing space needs the town faced and developed a plan to stabilize, save and renovate the building.
The new building will serve Vernon for generations to come.
Town departments that will occupy the building include fire marshal, building, planning and development, engineering, and youth services. The regional probate court will also move into the new building and occupy space that will allow it to better serve the community.
The Vernon Model Train Show returns for a third year at a new location - Rockville High School. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, contact secretary@vernon-ct.gov
