Marking Turf, Flood Zones And A Good Deed: Vernon 2021

VERNON, CT — The top stories of 2021 in Vernon included wild weather, wildlife, a rare lobster being saved from the pot and pizza day being saved at a local school.

Oh ... and the town's nationally recognized vaccination program even made some house calls.

Here's a glance at a few stories that really hit home in Vernon for 2021:

• 1-In-30-Million Lobster Heading From Market To CT Nature Center
• Artificial Turf Field At Rockville High School Officially Opens
• Streams, Rivers Overflow As Henri Passes Over Vernon
• Student's Letter To Officials Saves Pizza Day At Vernon School
• Retirement Marking End Of Century-Old Business Era In Vernon
• Hartford Man Charged With Murder In Vernon Motel 6 Shooting
• Flashing Signs To Be Placed At 5 Rail Trail Crossings In Vernon
• Bobcat Sets Up Quite The Habitat In Vernon — Near Animal Control
• Restoration Ongoing For Vernon 1700s Grave Damaged In DUI Case
• Vernon Town Hall To Be Featured In Upcoming Film
• New England Civil War Museum In Vernon Reopens With New Journey
• National, Regional Dog Treat Brand Opening First Store In Vernon
• Fire Ravages Multi-Family Home In Vernon, Spreads To 2nd Dwelling
• Contractor's Good Deed Clears Hazardous Trees At Vernon Park
• Vernon's Vaccination Crew Makes House Calls At Mobile Home Park
• Vernon's First Female School Resource Officer Starts At RHS