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Malfunction Knocks Out Town, School Phones In Vernon Wednesday
Vernon's municipal and educational phone systems were down until late Wednesday, but police lines were operational.
VERNON, CT — Vernon residents Wednesday woke up to a malfunction in the town's municipal and educational phone systems and it lasted most of the day.
Town administrator Michael Purcaro said it was a software issue. All "hardwired" telephones in town and school buildings could not receive or make calls Wednesday morning.
The 911 dispatch system was fully functional Wednesday and the non-emergency routine line to the police department — 860-872-9126 — was also operational, town officials said.
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The town's IT staff worked on the system for a good chunk of the day and it was operational by late afternoon.
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