Vernon Township Hosts Annual Town Meeting

Vernon Township welcomed residents to its 176th annual Town Meeting on April 14. Vernon Township Supervisor Tim Kobler shared highlights from the past year and provided an overview of the programs and services that continue to support residents and strengthen the community. He also outlined upcoming projects aimed at addressing the Township’s evolving needs.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for community members to stay informed, ask questions, and learn more about Township services and initiatives. George Yeager, a Township resident and active participant who attends most regular board meetings, was elected by attendees to serve as moderator and lead the meeting – an annual tradition for the annual Town Meeting.

“Our annual Town Meeting provides an important opportunity to reflect on the ongoing work of our Township staff and partners, and the services delivered to the community every day,” said Supervisor Kobler. “We are proud of the programs we provide, and remain committed to finding new ways to meet the needs of our residents.”

Key highlights at the meeting included:

• Benefit Access Program: 48 residents accessed Regional Transportation Authority reduced or free transit cards, and 49 residents received license plate discounts.
• Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP): More than 150 senior citizens received Medicare information and counseling to navigate this complex and changing healthcare system.
• Food Pantry: 407 households were served, assisting a total of 3,081 residents on a monthly basis.
• Emergency/General Assistance: 30 residents were approved for Emergency or General Assistance funds, with $13,561.41 distributed to assist during catastrophic life circumstances and to ensure utilities remain connected despite financial challenges.
• Recreation Programs: The Township’s pool served 161 households with family passes, hosted 278 swim lesson participants, and sold 158 punch cards for daily admission. Additionally, 98 campers participated in the 2025 Vernon Township Summer Camp.

The annual Town Meeting reflects Vernon Township’s ongoing commitment to transparency, community engagement and responsive service delivery.

Residents are encouraged to stay involved and informed by visiting the Township’s website to view meeting agendas and learn more about available programs and services for Vernon Township residents at https://www.vernontownship.com/.