Vernon Officials: 'Publication Litter' Has Diminished In Town

VERNON, CT — Town officials on Thursday said Vernon seems a lot cleaner since last week’s announcement that the town's litter ordinance would be more aggressively enforced, especially regarding publications thrown from delivery vehicles.

Town officials made the declaration on Thursday afternoon.

"The changes to the manner in which publications are delivered have increased
the cleanliness of our community and have made it safer and more convenient for residents," Town Administrator Michael Purcaro said. "Police and Town Officials are appreciative of the voluntary compliance."

Officials said there have been "scattered reports" of continued violations in specific areas of town and officials will continue to patrol neighborhoods and "issue citations to violators."

"As a reminder, the Town’s Ordinance Concerning Litter requires that publications be delivered in a manner that prevents them from being carried away by the elements, such as placing them in a
designated receptacle, hook or on the front porch of a residence," officials said.

Violators of the ordinance are subject to a $100 fine. Violators may also be cited under state
littering laws which carry a $219 fine, officials said.

"Residents are encouraged to notify the source distributors of publications that are unwanted or improperly delivered to their homes," Purcaro said.

Photo Credit: Chris Dehnel

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