Congested hallways and bathrooms annoy me.
Christopher Coutu - Meet the candidate.
Political patronage is what happens when voters don't pay attention.
Allowing the Planning and Zoning Commission to act without interference or influence.
Is a decent amount of sleep really too much to ask for these days?
Being with out power, 911 service, food and water is a horrible feeling. Many of you helped your neighbor get through the aftermath of storm Irene. More help is just a click away.
Lockers are for books, not hugging.
Extending Kindergarten at Northeast was an easy decision this week. The question now is, what's next?
The Vernon Board of Education voted to institute extended day kindergarten at North East School.
A decade has passed, and we will still always remember.
They say senior year is the best year of your life. So why was my first day less than spectacular?
There's a lot of money being spent on Exit 67 development, but not on anything we'll ever see.
Irene passed through last week, leaving many of us in the dark and mopping out flooded basements. Vernon faired pretty well. Sadly, there are a lot of towns in the Northeast that didn't.
Become involved with your child's education not just at home but at the school. Many opportunities are available for parents to volunteer their time.
Oh, high school. Where would we be without you?
The Vernon BoE is trying to make the first day of school a less stressful affair for transitioning students. Here's how.
Getting through this summer of discontent - what the special session in Hartford really accomplished.
What is the Board of Education doing to engage our students? And how can we continue to grow our educational opportunities for all achievement levels?
The average child loses 2.6 months of grade level equivalency during the summer break. What are you doing to curb that?
Off-Season in Florida explodes the myths created by the Snowbird crowd.
Response to a November 11, 2007 "IN OTHER WORDS" NY Times and the The Journal Inquirer, Vernon Connecticut.
Imagine that: $218,000 in cost reductions...
Meeting will recap 2011 session and programs that impact seniors
The death of the biodegradable SunChips bags.
Sunken Garden Poetry Festival on July 6th. Perspective from a Poetry Out Loud competitor.
A girl leaves her shoes behind.
Vernon politicians can learn a lesson from the dolphins and 'gators in Cape Coral, Florida!
Where is the guilty conscience?
How will you escape the birds?
2011 Gene Pitney Music Scholarship Winner Named
State Representative Claire Janowski hails approval by the House of Representatives of legislation that arose from Rockville General Hospital’s decision to close its maternity ward.
We have only 30 days to show that Connecticut cares about History!!!
Who is VJWC? Vernon Junior Women’s Club is open to women who wish to work with others to improve their community and themselves. Come build lasting friendships!
Information about our new catalog system. Our consortium of 88 libraries is changing to a new system as our present one is obsolete.
A "Private Citizen" speaks out for Remembering the Past.
Why the Plan B State budget will impact patrons of local libraries.
Information about Rockville Public Library, new resources, activities,and general news. Links to information and videos for people who love to read or watch movies!
Test those dead and dying brain cells... Can you remember all of these events? If you have more, let us know!
A moving reminder of the little things that children can take for granted and owe their mothers for in life... Call Mom and thank her today!
Then and Now: A Reflection on 9/11 and the Death of Osama Bin Laden By Mayor Jason L. McCoy