Feds Award $700,000 Crumbling Foundation Research Grant To UConn

U.S. Reps Joe Courtney and John Larson said UConn will begin studying causes of the Connecticut crumbling foundation crisis.

PZC Zone Change Denial Thwarts Vernon Apartment Plan

A zone change was denied for a Vernon parcel Thursday.

Residents Protesting Vernon Apartment Plan With 2 Petitions

As residents gather steam to protest a proposed apartment complex in Vernon, the developer planned to meet them to review plans.

Courtney: Municipal Utilities Are Measuring Stick, Not Eversource

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney has released a letter he wrote to Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Chairman Marissa Gillett.

Vernon Employs State Ballot Box For Primary, Scraps 'Local' Box

Vernon voters who opted to drop off their absentee ballots for Tuesday's primary election wound up with only one state-mandated option

Vernon Roads Cleared After 24 Hours Of 'Teamwork,' Officials Say

Vernon officials were crediting teamwork between municipal crews and line and tree crews with getting power pack.

Tolland/Hartford County Towns 'Angry' At Eversource Response

Officials from Vernon, Manchester, Tolland, Coventry and Stafford blasted a utility's storm efforts in a Thursday news conference.

Vernon Officials Touting $3 Million-Plus In Savings Initiatives

Vernon officials have announced more than $3 million worth of savings initiatives.

Vernon Mayor/Senator/Ex Cop: Reform Bill Could 'Damage' Towns

Vernon mayor, retired police officer and current state Sen. Daniel Champagne had a sharp reaction to a state police reform bill Wednesday.

Car Caravan 'Protests' Vernon In-House Ballot Box

The latest battle of the ballot boxes was staged in Vernon Monday evening.

Vernon Officials Demonstrate 'Contactless' Absentee Ballot Box

Vernon officials are insisting they have a safer ballot box than the one issued by the state.

Vernon 'Refuses' State Election Drop Box, Builds 'Safer' Version

Vernon and state officials are at odds over a "local" election drop box versus a state-issued drop box.

2 Vernon Municipal Unions Agree To Raises

Two municpal unions in Vernon have negotiated new contracts.

Fourth Of July Trash/Recycling Changes Posted In Vernon

The Fourth of July holiday is bringing trash schedule changes to Vernon.

Laura Bush Nominated By Vernon Republican Town Committee

Laura Bush was nominated by the Vernon Republican Town Committee to run for the 56th District seat in the Connecticut General Assembly.

Vernon Official: Big Picture Focus Needed For Health Chief Post

Vernon's town administrator and emergency management director has a clear vision for the state's top health administrator.

Vernon Manager Defends Drive-Up Votes As 'Fundamental' And 'Safe'

Vernon's town administrator is not backing down in his defense of drive-up voting.

Vernon Budget Approved In 2nd Historic Drive-Up Vote

Vernon voters endorsed a budget for the next fiscal year in another historic drive-up vote.

Another Historic Drive-Up Vote On Tap In Vernon

Vernon officials are following up on an historic drive-up town meeting with another.

Courtney Touting New IRS Guidance On Crumbling Foundation Aid

New tax guidance has been issued for homeowners impacted by the crumbling foundations crisis.

Vernon Annual Town Meeting To Feature Drive-Up Budget Voting

Vernon's annual town meeting is to feature drive-up budget voting.

Vernon's 2020-21 Budget Proposal — By The Numbers

Check out the numbers of the proposed 2020 -21 budget in Vernon.

55 Votes Cast In 'Historic' Vernon Drive-Up Town Meeting

Vernon staged drive-up voting after a remote town meeting on Tuesday to maintain coronavirus social distancing guidelines.

Vernon Staging Drive-Up Voting For Crucial Town Meeting

Amid coronavirus social distancing recommendations, Vernon will stage a town meeting with drive-up voting.

Courtney Minor League Baseball Legislation Passes In House

A major federal agency will now study the economic impact of minor league baseball.

Courtney Minor League Baseball Legislation Advances In House

A bill supporting the economic impact of Minor League Baseball teams has advanced in the House.

Courtney Blasts Trump Plan To Divert Plane Funds For Border Wall

A Connecticut congressman and defense-related committee chairman is blasting a Trump plan to divert aircraft funds for the border wall.

Winkler Hosting 'Night Of Pizza And Politics'

State Rep. Michael Winkler is hosting a public event this week in Vernon.

Courtney Calls Minor League Consolidation Proposal A 'Betrayal'

A Connecticut congressman is joining colleagues in denouncing a minor league baseball consolidation plan. MLB has responded.

Vernon Recognized For Municipal Financial Reporting

Vernon has been recognized for its municipal financial reporting.

2019 Municipal Elections: Champagne Still The Toast of Vernon

Daniel Champagne has been re-elected mayor of Vernon and his fellow Republicans dominated the 2019 local election.

Vernon Candidate Profile 2019: Maryann Levesque, Town Council

Local candidates share with Patch why they should be elected in 2019.

Vernon Candidate Profile 2019: Julia Anderson, Town Council

Local candidates share with Patch why they should be elected in 2019.

Vernon Candidate Profile 2019: Jesse Schoolnik, Town Council

Local candidates share with Patch why they should be elected in 2019.

Vernon Candidate Profile 2019: Tom DiDio, Town Council

Local candidates share with Patch why they should be elected in 2019.

Vernon Candidate Profile 2019: Rachel Stansel, Town Council

Local candidates share with Patch why they should be elected in 2019.

Vernon Candidate Profile 2019: Laura Bush, Town Council

Local candidates share with Patch why they should be elected in 2019.

Vernon Candidate Profile 2019: Jim Tedford, Town Council

Local candidates share with Patch why they should be elected in 2019.

Vernon 2019 Local Elections: Voters Heading To The Polls

Here's what voters need to know about the 2019 Vernon elections, including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

Vernon Candidate Profile 2019: Kevin Brown, Board of Education

Local candidates share with Patch why they should be elected in 2019.