March 25, 2025
The Greater Vernon Holistic Healthfest, a fundraiser for the Vernon Youth Services Bureau, takes place this Saturday, March 29, at Vernon Center Middle School. The healthfest offe...
March 24, 2025
The next phase of sewer installation work in the area of Route 31 and Exit 67 of I-84 will begin Tuesday, March 25. Work will begin on Route 31 near the Tolland line, then procee...

March 14, 2025
The Town of Vernon Fire Department honored its members and others at its annual awards ceremony Monday at Rockville High School. The department also highlighted the contributions ...
March 13, 2025
Education's Chefs to Schools Grant, a significant step forward in the district’s ongoing commitment to providing fresh, nutritious, and locally sourced meals to students. With thi...
March 10, 2025
People who use Eversource natural gas to heat their homes face a historic increase in their gas bills later this year under a rate hike request filed with the state Public Utiliti...

March 7, 2025
Skinner Road School Principal Bryan Kerachsky has been named 2025 Elementary Principal of the Year by the Connecticut Association of Schools. During his eight years at Skinner Roa...
March 6, 2025
The Rockville Public Library is among more than 100 public libraries nationwide that has been awarded funding to offer a variety of computer courses to increase digital literacy a...
February 26, 2025
A Rockville High School sophomore and a Vernon Center Middle School talented and gifted teacher are headed to Philadelphia this summer to participate in an all-expense paid, weekl...
January 15, 2025
The Vernon Local Historic Properties Commission and the Vernon Historical Society are hosting a workshop on energy efficiency for historic buildings. The workshop, which is free ...

January 15, 2025
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, also known as VITA, is offering free income tax assistance to people who qualify. Please see the attached flyer to determine whether y...
January 2, 2025
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Town of Vernon its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for...
December 31, 2024
VERNON, Connecticut – Effective Jan. 6, 2025, Vernon Town Hall hours will be adjusted and the late night will shift to Tuesday from Thursday. Vernon has long offered late hours o...

December 23, 2024
Students at Vernon Center Middle School had a chance to do some holiday gift shopping for loved ones and friends at the school’s annual Holiday Share, where the currency is “eagl...
December 23, 2024
The Town of Vernon has been awarded a $131,415 grant to carry out a tree planting project in the Rockville section of town. The competitive grant, obtained by Vernon’s Planning D...

December 23, 2024
Nate Palmer began playing football at age 6. He was never the biggest or fastest, but he played an outsized role in every game thanks to his relentless focus on doing whatever was...
December 18, 2024
The Vernon Town Council on Tuesday voted 7-4 to approve a contract to construct a 6,600 square foot building adjacent to the Vernon Senior Center to accommodate the center’s rapid...
December 2, 2024
Vernon’s Winterfest Features Fire Truck Parade, Tree Lighting, Arrival of Santa Free Community Event is this Friday in Central Park in Rockville Winterfest, Vernon’s free annual...
November 29, 2024
Vernon Public Schools Honor 18 Students and District Teacher of the Year at Special Awards Ceremony The Vernon Public Schools, the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Jose...
November 21, 2024
Rockville High School Students Rack Up College Credits with Special Courses through UConn, State and Community Colleges When the Rockville High School Class of 2024 graduated in...
November 20, 2024
John Kleinhans Named Vernon Town Administrator The Town of Vernon has a new town administrator. The Town Council on Tuesday evening unanimously approved Mayor Dan Champagne’s ap...