| 2013 |
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| Jan 30 |
CVS to pay $800K fine, improve practices |
| Jan 16 |
Gun protest at Walmart |
| Jan 8 |
PZC approves Walmart ‘supercenter’ on Spencer Street |
| 2012 |
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| Dec 7 |
Vernon planners to take up plans for new Hartford Turnpike building |
| Nov 23 |
Skate park considered for Vernon |
| Oct 20 |
Group of developers takes control of Amerbelle Mill site in Vernon |
| Oct 6 |
Developer looks for tax abatement for proposed Kelly Road hotel |
| Oct 5 |
Forum for for 35th Senate, 8th House revolves around rural issues |
| Oct 4 |
Council backs plan for better pedestrian access around Skinner Road School |
| Sep 27 |
Cummings to be honored by South Windsor Chamber |
| Sep 19 |
Council approves $75,000 to secure Amerbelle Mill |
| Sep 10 |
Stop & Shop planning for gas station adjacent to Windsorville Road store
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| Sep 7 |
PZC approves renovation of former Talcott Bros. Mill |
| Jun 22 |
State buys 449 acres in Vernon for preservation |
| Jun 8 |
Charter commission appointments rile Democrats |
| May 30 |
Old school building gets new life as arts center |
| May 29 |
FOIC rules against Vernon, town administrator |
| May 9 |
FOI Commission member says Vernon violated public disclosure law |
| Apr 25 |
McCoy agrees to reprimand for law firm’s handling of bankruptcy case |
| Mar 26 |
PZC subcommittee rejects most of McCoy’s proposed changes |
| Feb 28 |
Vernon mayor wants education spending cut despite low performance ranking |
| Feb 17 |
Scranton Motors gets approval for expansion |
| Feb 15 |
Vernon officials say they did nothing wrong in 2006 land deal |
| Feb 13 |
Commission finds in favor of email disclosure |
| Feb 2 |
Proposed changes to Vernon zoning regs headed to subcommittee for review |
| Jan 31 |
McCoy says he'll give Senate campaign cash to state Republicans |
| Jan 30 |
Vernon ex-mayor charged with reckless driving |
| Jan 27 |
Town pays former zoning officer $21,000 to settle firing dispute |
| Jan 25 |
Ex-mayor’s PZC proposals tabled for consideration |
| Jan 18 |
Mayor rebuffs request to rescind zoning proposal |
| Jan 17 |
PZC to take up regulation changes Thursday |
| Jan 17 |
Appellate ruling clears way for exit 67 development |
| Jan 17 |
McCoy attempts to give back half of storm compensation, but officials return money |
| Jan 11 |
Vernon council lets ex-mayor keep extra storm pay |
| Jan 5 |
Council to convene Tuesday to ask McCoy to return extra pay |
| Jan 5 |
Apel cleans house; gets rid of lobbyist, public relations aide |
| Jan 2 |
FOI Commission member says Vernon in violation of records disclosure law |
| 2011 |
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| Dec 30 |
McCoy’s storm overtime ‘proper’ administrator says |
| Dec 28 |
Long-delayed fitness center project at former market nears completion |
| Dec 26 |
Union files grievance officials over firing of IT director |
| Dec 23 |
McCoy was only area top elected official to take overtime pay following storm |
| Dec 22 |
McCoy paid $8,200 in overtime during 3 emergencies this year |
| Dec 21 |
Vernon mayor paid himself overtime for storm cleanup |
| Dec 21 |
Union calls for reinstatement of former data processing director |
| Dec 20 |
Vernon’s data processing director fired abruptly |
| Dec 13 |
School board votes to keep Kleinhans on the payroll |
| Nov 19 |
Vernon PZC approves Plan of Conservation and Development |
| Nov 16 |
93 bags of heroin seized |
| Oct 22 |
McCoy’s zoning changes would change list of permitted uses |
| Oct 19 |
September legal work on Vernon zoning regs cost $6,000 |
| Oct 14 |
McCoy doesn’t have time to meet: assistant says |
| Oct 14 |
Vernon development plan meets with some criticism |
| Sep 30 |
Union member files labor complaint |
| Sep 30 |
Vernon zoning regulations being ‘streamlined,’ lawyer says |
| Sep 22 |
Town’s new zoning officer also mayor’s law client |
| Sep 22 |
Vernon assistant administrator leaving for Rhode Island job |
| Sep 21 |
Vernon nonunion employees get 2.5 percent wage increase |
| Sep 20 |
Walmart expansion in Buckland area wins approval |
| Aug 19 |
McCoy unilaterally launches zoning rewrite |
| Aug 17 |
Union to file formal complaint over McCoy layoffs |
| Aug 16 |
Vernon mayor orders layoffs in parks, public works as negotiations stall |
| Aug 6 |
Krupienski a non-partisan choice in Vernon mayor’s race |
| Jul 26 |
Vernon will have a choice (Editorial) |
| Jul 25 |
Apel to seek Republican nomination for mayor of Vernon |
| Jul 23 |
Vernon mayor to pursue Lieberman’s Senate post rather than seek re-election |
| Jul 21 |
Gordon Paterson announces bid for mayor |
| Jul 21 |
Vernon Democrats put Schaefer at top of slate |
| Jul 20 |
Union files grievance over firing of zoning officer |
| Jul 12 |
Panel dismisses grievance against McCoy |
| Jun 29 |
Police report details PW employee’s motor vehicle violations, says Kleinhans told officer ‘not to tell anyone’ about incident |
| Jun 24 |
Vernon Republican chief defends McCoy |
| Jun 22 |
McCoy lashes out at Dems over law grievance |
| Jun 2 |
Vernon PZC wants input on plans |
| May 31 |
Construction company drops challenge over arts center bidding |
| May 25 |
Vernon arts center project stymied by lawsuit |
| May 18 |
Council Democrats upset ex-prison guard hired as economic development coordinator |
| Apr 13 |
McCoy has personal intern to help with communications, research |
| Apr 12 |
Vernon schools, town now share unified maintenance |
| Apr 8 |
PZC approves former Phelps mansion conversion into apartments |
| Apr 8 |
Schools officials: Mayor shouldn't have gotten addresses |
| Apr 7 |
Obtaining student addresses is illegal, even for Vernon mayor, officials say |
| Apr 6 |
Vernon FOI board proposal shot down on party-line vote |
| Mar 31 |
Court upholds PZC-developer settlement over proposed Home Depot site |
| Mar 28 |
Democrat Schaefer considers bid for mayor in Vernon |
| Mar 15 |
Council to consider creating FOI advisory board |
| Mar 15 |
Lawsuits challenge PZC approval of housing development |
| Mar 11 |
Council asked to reconsider social services director appointment |
| Mar 8 |
OSHA proposes $114,000 in fines against Amerbelle |
| Mar 2 |
Rodriguez appointed Vernon social services director |
| Feb 28 |
Bill would target town attorneys who take top role in politics |
| Feb 18 |
Capstone subdivision approved in Vernon |
| Jan 21 |
Vernon PZC postpones Capstone hearing |
| Jan 14 |
Developer trims Bolton Lakes area subdivision proposal |
| Jan 10 |
Crowd mourns death of Paul Herbst Jr., son of Vernon council member |
| Jan 7 |
Dart Hill Road landscaper has revised site plan approved |
| 2010 |
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| Dec 30 |
Most Vernon residents say they would pay more to preserve open space |
| Dec 29 |
PZC chairman steps down to take position in Washington, DC |
| Dec 28 |
Talcottville Gorge ownership transferred to land trust |
| Dec 22 |
Kleinhans gets go-ahead to head public works, school maintenance |
| Dec 20 |
Plan to merge school custodial management into public works under consideration |
| Dec 8 |
Residents upset with council members who left November meeting |
| Dec 7 |
Tonight’s council meeting in Vernon will adjourn November meeting |
| Nov 17 |
Vernon council debates hunting rights in Talcottville Gorge |
| Nov 5 |
“ER” surveys on towns’ development plan start Monday |
| Nov 5 |
PZC removes restrictions on parcel off Exit 67 |
| Oct 26 |
School board asks for proof of superintendent’s authority to hire Kleinhans |
| Oct 22 |
Hearing closes on exit 67 zoning restrictions |
| Oct 20 |
Council members question hiring Kleinhans as school maintenance director |
| Oct 11 |
McCoy supports zoning change to ease restrictions around exit 67 |
| Oct 8 |
PZC approves regulations change to allow for redevelopment of large, aging structures |
| Oct 6 |
Republicans block discussion on Kleinhans' new job |
| Oct 5 |
Save a building, destroy a neighborhood? |
| Sep 28 |
School board hires Public Works Director Kleinhans as maintenance, custodial manager |
| Sep 22 |
Council reverses decision transportation grant; will build hub near Center 375 |
| Sep 20 |
Zoning restrictions around exit 67 cause consternation at PZC meeting |
| Sep 17 |
Tux King turned down by PZC |
| Sep 9 |
Council shoots down plan for intermodal transportation center in Vernon |
| Sep 3 |
Developer seeks zoning change; neighbors say no way |
| Jun 18 |
Garden Barn expansion approved |
| May 31 |
Vernon council settles claim with Quail Hollow residents |
| May 26 |
Proposal to ease development restrictions at exit 67 pulled back |
| May 13 |
Planner proposes undoing Walmart 'supercenter' site restrictions |
| May 6 |
Vernon council refuses to back wildlife foundation grant application |
| Apr 29 |
Loom City Lofts project breaks ground in Vernon |
| Mar 20 |
Preserving the Tankerhoosen |
| Mar 17 |
McCoy proposes $78.8 million plan for 2010-11 |
| Mar 17 |
Vernon mayor settles complaint over bungled lawsuit |
| Feb 17 |
Marmer to be honored Saturday for service to community |
| Feb 3 |
Landlords upset with proposal requiring inspections of apartments between tenants |
| Jan 27 |
Parkade could be a model for ‘green’ development: design expert |
| Jan 20 |
Council agrees to recycling change; Vernon will go to automated single stream |
| Jan 15 |
Democrats elected |
| Jan 14 |
Republican town committee members elected |
| Jan 9 |
Jobs Trump |
| 2009 |
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| Dec 10 |
Home Depot settlement upheld; group vows appeal |
| Dec 5 |
New ethics complaint filed against Vernon mayor |
| Dec 1 |
Roosevelt Mill makeover goes out for bids |
| Nov 20 |
Over two years town has spent $13,000 on freedom of information matters |
| Nov 19 |
Union leadership says political hire won’t affect town business |
| Nov 18 |
Vernon council hires Kleinhans as public works director |
| Nov 13 |
Develop with environment in mind, residents say |
| Nov 6 |
Town, Winkler headed to FOIC over release of town attorney billings |
| Nov 5 |
Republicans come out ahead in Vernon |
| Nov 4 |
Vernon results |
| Oct 26 |
Hearing Nov. 12 on development plan |
| Sep 21 |
Vernon, Bolton to take closer look at water service to proposed development |
| Sep 16 |
Council Democrats, Republicans accuse each other of partisanship |
| Sep 12 |
Group granted intervenor status |
| Aug 19 |
Democrats walk out on McCoy over DPW director issue |
| Aug 17 |
Former public works chief takes Vernon mayor to task |
| Aug 4 |
Campbell, served on original Board of Representatives, dies at 96 |
| Aug 1 |
Democrats block appointment of Kleinhans as public works director |
| Jul 31 |
Bolton Lakes sewer project denied funding for next phase of work |
| Jun 25 |
Former school board chairwoman announces mayoral bid |
| Jun 12 |
Former council member Kleinhans seeks public works post |
| Jun 3 |
Herbst, McCoy dominate council meeting Tuesday |
| May 20 |
Springfield official named Vernon assistant administrator |
| May 14 |
Vernon officials court prospective developers, business owners |
| May 9 |
Village Street homes for sale after decade-long rehabilitation |
| Apr 23 |
Plans for Buckland traffic include I-84 ramp to mall |
| Apr 23 |
Downtown group told to adapt to falling support |
| Apr 22 |
Council seeks $92,611 in cuts from WPCA budget |
| Apr 17 |
Clear cutting of Belding acres has begun |
| Apr 8 |
Funding for Downtown Rockville group nearly halved |
| Mar 30 |
Vernon mayor’s assistant earns more than average aide in other towns |
| Mar 20 |
Marcham remembered for bipartisan dedication, decency |
| Mar 5 |
Vernon wants taxes before it issues permits |
| Mar 4 |
Vernon council hires New Britain firm to lobby at Capitol |
| Feb 17 |
Results of Tankerhoosen River study released Feb. 26 |
| Feb 17 |
Vernon's grand list growth thanks solely to revaluation phase-in |
| Feb 13 |
Former Vernon assistant fire chief dies of heart attack |
| Feb 3 |
Town soliciting for lobbyist |
| Jan 30 |
Bolton Lakes project to get $8 million |
| Jan 29 |
Council winnows list of town administrator applicants |
| Jan 26 |
Rockville Downtown Association’s executive director steps down |
| Jan 22 |
PZC to hear schedule for preparing Conservation and Development Plan |
| Jan 20 |
Council to designate use of building grants |
| Jan 13 |
McCoy nears appointment of next town administrator |
| Jan 7 |
Vernon officials look to ready town for economic growth |
| 2008 |
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| Dec 31 |
Vincent’s Pharmacy joins forces with Big Y supermarkets |
| Dec 18 |
Donations to Rockville downtown association dwindling |
| Dec 16 |
Small towns dump Web sites rather than post meeting minutes |
| Dec 11 |
Library to receive $250,000 for upgrades |
| Dec 10 |
East Hartford, East Windsor hoping for big-box stores |
| Dec 8 |
Charter provision may preclude council's renewal of 24 ordinances |
| Dec 6 |
Vernon mayor planning for cuts to close budget shortfall |
| Dec 3 |
Town Council comes up short of majority on energy district |
| Nov 29 |
Developers' lawyer gave to Republicans, even as chairman serves as town attorney |
| Nov 7 |
Conservation Commission, chairwoman win award |
| Oct 22 |
Council approves O’Shea as Wheelock’s replacement |
| Oct 3 |
Day care, retail space approved for Talcottville Road |
| Oct 3 |
Andover shuts down town Web site |
| Sep 26 |
Supreme Court won’t consider ruling in Tracy Drive case |
| Sep 15 |
UConn economists calling for property tax reform |
| Sep 15 |
GOP picks Inland Wetlands member for council seat |
| Aug 21 |
Wheelock to leave Town Council |
| Aug 19 |
Vernon Town Hall’s 3rd floor restored to original grandeur |
| Aug 12 |
Vernon politics: A need for stability and maturity |
| Aug 8 |
Tracy Drive man threatens lawsuit over dirt |
| Aug 7 |
Herold breaks GOP ranks over Wheelock |
| Aug 6 |
Legal opinion: Wheelock’s new job OK; Dems call for another review |
| Jul 29 |
McCoy appoints Wheelock and Ward to town jobs |
| Jul 18 |
Setback name of the game for Shoppes at Eastview |
| Jul 17 |
Landlord cited over lead paint dangers |
| Jul 16 |
Electronic drop-off days set in Vernon |
| Jul 16 |
Vernon council springs for downtown study, railing replacement |
| Jul 15 |
Vernon town administrator to hand in resignation |
| Jul 11 |
Tracy Drive development foes’ appeal denied |
| Jul 1 |
Vernon town administrator offered Southbridge post |
| Jul 1 |
Appellate Court grants hearing on Home Depot |
| Jun 14 |
PZC nixes latest safety complex land purchase (South Windsor) |
| Jun 7 |
Land trust to buy development rights in EWindsor Hill section |
| May 30 |
Contract signed for work on blighted properties |
| May 28 |
Vernon depot defeated |
| May 23 |
Republicans produce no candidate against Janowski, endorse Ackert |
| May 22 |
Cameras being installed to curb vandals in Rockville |
| May 21 |
Billie Holiday film to be shot in state |
| May 21 |
Lawsuit filed against town, former cop |
| May 20 |
Tracy Drive lawsuit could go to Supreme Court |
| May 15 |
Lots & More garden, tool store to fill void of Gottier’s |
| May 13 |
Vernon fire marshal to retire |
| May 9 |
Town hires engineer to fill open position |
| May 8 |
Minutes maelstrom envelops council |
| May 7 |
Rockville intermodal transportation station back on table in new form |
| May 6 |
Scenic road designation on tap for Vernon's Reservoir Road |
| May 5 |
Vernon breaks tradition, passes budget on first try |
| May 3 |
Ackert, Lewis spar again for 8th House District |
| May 2 |
Home Depot closing stores, scaling-back development |
| May 2 |
PZC tells landscaper to shelve trash bins; Famous Johnny’s applies to covert to Food Mart |
| May 1 |
Committee rejects bids for school construction |
| May 1 |
Vernon man dismayed over appellate loss |
| Apr 30 |
Judge upholds Tracy Drive development decision |
| Apr 25 |
Urban walking trail on tap for downtown Rockville |
| Apr 23 |
Referendum on $75.13 million Vernon budget will be May 3 |
| Apr 23 |
Petition forces Vernon budget referendum |
| Apr 18 |
Downtown condos denied |
| Apr 9 |
Proposed condos for downtown Rockville to perch on ledge |
| Apr 7 |
Fans, friends remember Pitney 2 years after his death (Somers) |
| Apr 5 |
Council increases fees for burning, hauling refuse |
| Apr 4 |
Landscaper or landfill? Timber Ridge shut down |
| Apr 2 |
‘Found’ money saves Vernon school budget |
| Mar 29 |
Alcohol ordinance could work, with restrictions |
| Mar 28 |
PZC adopts Plan of Conservation and Development with focus on preserving open space, farmland (Ellington) |
| Mar 27 |
Vernon Grand list has net 13% increase |
| Mar 25 |
Out with the old, in with the new McDonald’s on Talcottville Road |
| Mar 25 |
Development, redevelopment on 83 |
| Mar 20 |
Vernon council sets budget with 3.65% hike |
| Mar 20 |
Wrangle over sidewalks could thwart Wine Sellers expansion |
| Mar 19 |
Mayor’s court testimony becomes center of political debate |
| Mar 17 |
SW planner outlines steps for action on Pleasant Valley Road retail center (South Windsor) |
| Mar 15 |
Out with an oldie, in with the latest for McDonald's in Vernon |
| Mar 13 |
Turnout slim at first Vernon budget hearing |
| Mar 12 |
Vernon council wants nearby towns to pitch in for homeless |
| Mar 11 |
PZC to consider Wal-Mart application tonight (South Windsor) |
| Mar 11 |
Vernon board grapples with budget cuts; Town says it will pick up some of the tab |
| Mar 11 |
Public hearing Wed. on Vernon budget |
| Mar 8 |
Garden Barn to expand |
| Mar 7 |
Vernon mayor proposes 3.7% budget increase |
| Mar 6 |
Vernon council wants shakeup at Housing Authority |
| Mar 5 |
Vernon council orders conservation - or else? |
| Mar 4 |
Council wants study on Citizen's Block building |
| Feb 28 |
CVS sign to shine again after settlement reached in suit |
| Feb 27 |
Ellington develops system for buying farm rights |
| Feb 25 |
Town creates new assessor post |
| Feb 15 |
Court rubber stamps Home Depot settlement, opponents vow to persist |
| Feb 8 |
PZC signs Home Depot issue agreement |
| Feb 8 |
Ruling: Town Council has no power over land use commissions in Home Depot case |
| Feb 6 |
Opposition puts public drinking proposal on hold |
| Feb 5 |
Former Vernon staffer files lawsuit, claims discrimination |
| Feb 1 |
Let 'er slide |
| Jan 31 |
Ellington PZC votes to increase open space in subdivisions |
| Jan 30 |
Vernon mayor wants to allow drinking in public; says permits will bring in revenue |
| Jan 29 |
Removal of oil tanks could cost Vernon schools more than $1 million |
| Jan 25 |
Vernon council considers downtown security cameras |
| Jan 24 |
Potter's House closing doors Friday in Vernon |
| Jan 23 |
Green night turns red with embarrassment for council |
| Jan 22 |
Hearing set on repairs to leaky school administration building roof |
| Jan 18 |
Soon-to-be-released bond money will get Roosevelt Mills renovation going |
| Jan 18 |
Vernon unveils its new Web page; Plans to use it to expand services |
| Jan 17 |
With PZC short a member, Home Depot settlement takes back seat |
| Jan 17 |
Democrats, Republicans endorse committee members |
| Jan 17 |
Planners nix condo plan as too dense |
| Jan 12 |
New highway exits urged to ease Buckland traffic |
| Jan 10 |
Federal funds approved for Amerbelle roof repair |
| Jan 9 |
Democrats challenge McCoy nominations |
| Jan 8 |
Vernon town engineer to resign |
| Jan 8 |
Packed crowd reiterates opposition to condos |
| Jan 8 |
SW council members oppose Wal-Mart plan |
| Jan 4 |
Vernon PZC mulls new process for mediation |
| Jan 2 |
Vernon mayor preparing to set new rules for holiday displays |
| 2007 |
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| Dec 31 |
Wal-Mart interested in South Windsor site |
| Dec 28 |
Home Depot settlement deal on its way |
| Dec 24 |
Capstone builders sue PZC over subdivision denial |
| Dec 20 |
Residents file lawsuit over Home Depot plan |
| Dec 18 |
Accident causes injury, traffic tie up |
| Dec 11 |
Labor Department slaps fine on CVS |
| Dec 7 |
Home Depot dispute coming to a resolution |
| Nov 27 |
Home Depot plan back before PZC |
| Nov 27 |
School board says bullying increase may be linked to loss of police officer |
| Nov 24 |
The future of the corporation |
| Nov 20 |
Home Depot back in spotlight, this time with endorsements |
| Nov 20 |
Hal Cummings in line for town attorney appointment from Republicans |
| Nov 19 |
Vernon rejects Capstone development again |
| Nov 16 |
Settlement to be offered on Home Depot |
| Nov 15 |
Vernon, police union sign agreement on contract |
| Nov 12 |
Civil rights complaint dismissed |
| Nov 9 |
Rell urges McCoy to lobby for Roosevelt Mills funding |
| Nov 8 |
Rell swears in McCoy as Vernon mayor |
| Nov 7 |
McCoy defeats Marmer; Republicans control council and school board |
| Nov 7 |
Vernon results |
| Nov 7 |
A loud gong signifying a change of socks |
| Nov 2 |
Race for mayor gets nasty as Election Day draws near |
| Oct 30 |
Vernon Town Hall third-floor project now underway |
| Oct 30 |
Roosevelt Mills changes hands |
| Oct 30 |
Three-way race for mayor's seat |
| Oct 22 |
Town Hall's $1.5 million renovation starts; April deadline set for project |
| Oct 16 |
Swearing-in date sparks political tiff in Vernon |
| Oct 15 |
Vernon barters for extra Central Park work instead of late fines |
| Oct 15 |
Council declines to restore granite for Vernon Ave. |
| Oct 13 |
New town planner getting feet on the ground in Vernon |
| Oct 6 |
$3.1M to transform kindergarten building into arts center |
| Oct 2 |
Plaque dedicated to Pitney at Town Hall |
| Sep 19 |
Council adopts tax break for hybrid cars; hires new Town Planner |
| Sep 1 |
Search for Town Planner Expanded |
| Aug 31 |
What Vernon needs isn't a music museum |
| Aug 30 |
Town engineer lambasted over Vernon Avenue |
| Aug 28 |
Legislative leaders come to Rockville for rock 'n' roll tour |
| Aug 24 |
10-year rehab project about to launch - maybe |
| Aug 23 |
DOT: 2 local bridges with poor rating need total replacement |
| Aug 22 |
Angry residents prompt special meeting on Vernon Avenue project |
| Aug 21 |
Town administrator gets 3% raise, 'excellent' rating for first year |
| Aug 10 |
New ordinance raises town building fees |
| Aug 9 |
Vernon Town Council looks at green energy options |
| Aug 9 |
Budget cuts force town clerk's office to close early |
| Aug 8 |
Marmer: major renovation projects starting to 'percolate' |
| Aug 7 |
Vernon panel shoots down plan for futuristic McDonald's |
| Aug 2 |
Home Depot files another lawsuit over rejection |
| Jul 17 |
Goodbye Neil: Vernon bids farewell to town planner |
| Jul 16 |
School renovations heat up for summer |
| Jul 11 |
McCoy likely candidate for mayor |
| Jul 10 |
Donation allows Fox Hill Tower to reopen |
| Jul 10 |
Vernon Home Depot looking for loophole |
| Jul 3 |
Plan for futuristic McDonald's gets thumbs down from town officials |
| Jun 27 |
Approval near on agreement on sending sewage from Bolton Lakes to Manchester |
| Jun 26 |
Vernon employees file claims of harassment, bias against town |
| Jun 23 |
Medical office proposed in historic Talcottville |
| Jun 20 |
Vernon budget squeaks by |
| Jun 19 |
Town planner leaves for similar post in Canton |
| Jun 6 |
Council gives downtown concept plan a push |
| May 31 |
Home Depot files application to build off exit 67 in Vernon |
| May 24 |
State archaeologist called to determine if subdivision site is ancient burial ground |
| May 23 |
Wetlands Commisssion won't fight Home Depot application |
| May 22 |
Tempers flare as Vernon council cuts snow removal, police overtime |
| May 21 |
Petitioning candidate enters mayoral race |
| May 19 |
In bids to build at exit 67, Wal-Mart loses, Home Depot wins |
| May 18 |
Target, Aldi grocery stores aiming for Vernon |
| May 16 |
Vernon budget fails again |
| May 15 |
All-day kindergarten, middle school sports on chopping block |
| May 14 |
New tax numbers released as school board set to make cuts |
| May 10 |
Vernon council adopts revised budget |
| May 10 |
Gene Pitney Committee to begin fundraising campaign |
| May 7 |
Vernon's budget cuts continue tonight |
| May 4 |
Open for business (Rocky's Ace Hardware) |
| May 2 |
Vernon voters reject budget; Revaluation phase-in adopted |
| Apr 30 |
Mayor taps assistant chief to head Fire Department |
| Apr 25 |
Angry voters pack budget hearing |
| Apr 21 |
Electronics recycling next weekend |
| Apr 19 |
Vernon's emergency services to be revamped |
| Apr 18 |
Council considering phase-in of tax increase |
| Apr 16 |
Sweeping changes to benefit open space |
| Apr 16 |
'Streetscape' project moves into final design, won't compete with Parkade (Manchester) |
| Apr 10 |
School chief blasts hiring, budgeting practices |
| Apr 10 |
Marmer announces third term bid |
| Apr 4 |
Citizen's Block future in jeopardy |
| Mar 30 |
Marmer to run for third term |
| Mar 28 |
Mill rate down almost 25%, but taxes make huge jump |
| Mar 27 |
Trust fund grows, bringing new equipment to town schools |
| Mar 23 |
Board, commission appointments may violate town charter |
| Mar 19 |
Tax burden to shift toward residential property owners |
| Mar 17 |
Grant to supply radios, pagers for Fire Department |
| Mar 16 |
PZC splits on open space proposal |
| Mar 15 |
Former councilman George Apel to fill vacancy |
| Mar 14 |
Long-time building official Eugene Bolles dies |
| Mar 12 |
Vernon Fire Chief Kelly to retire July 1 |
| Mar 9 |
Lawsuit filed against SW PZC over grocery-store limits (South Windsor) |
| Mar 8 |
Large development projects to get heftier application fees |
| Mar 7 |
Council OKs funding to begin revamping satellite offices |
| Mar 6 |
Deadline extended for Citizens Block renovation proposals |
| Mar 5 |
Zoning regulation change aimed at more attractive development |
| Mar 2 |
Proposed zoning regulations to affect Gerber Farm |
| Feb 28 |
Town to implement Geographic Information System |
| Feb 22 |
South Windsor PZC sticks with grocery-store limit (South Windsor) |
| Feb 22 |
Work OK'd to keep Horowitz Pool in use this summer |
| Feb 22 |
Vernon mayor apologizes for Ethics Board bid |
| Feb 16 |
PZC takes last comments on open space rule |
| Feb 15 |
Vernon keeps A-1 credit rating; multiple referendums a concern |
| Feb 2 |
Parkade demolition planned (Manchester) |
| Jan 19 |
Heat brings change to open space proposal |
| Jan 17 |
Vale resigns from council |
| Jan 10 |
Proposed zoning change causing uproar |
| 2006 |
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| Dec 20 |
Council declines vote on fund-raising proposal for skate park |
| Dec 12 |
PZC criticizes report urging separate wetlands panel (Manchester) |
| Dec 11 |
Work finally begins on Central Park renovations |
| Dec 9 |
Northwest Park expanded by donation of land (Manchester) |
| Dec 8 |
Town to raise building permit fees |
| Dec 7 |
Vernon hoping feds will spring $2.5 million for roadwork |
| Dec 6 |
Town attorney issue shows council-mayor power struggle |
| Dec 1 |
Company, town officials plan to break ground on new hardware store |
| Nov 30 |
Tracy Drive couple appeals court's subdivision access decision |
| Nov 27 |
PZC likely to deny application for commercial zone |
| Nov 23 |
Hartford woman named new Vernon assistant town planner |
| Nov 22 |
Council names Kenny police chief, but Republicans abstain |
| Nov 21 |
Building department could be asked to keep an eye on unregistered landlords |
| Nov 10 |
New Ace Hardware approved for Windsor Avenue |
| Nov 10 |
Former employee turns Ellington Supermarket into film icon |
| Nov 9 |
Court says developer can use Tracy Drive right-of-way |
| Nov 9 |
Restaurant closes a year after relocating |
| Nov 8 |
Janowski wins 4th term in 56th; Lewis wins 3rd in 8th |
| Nov 6 |
Vernon PZC approves subdivision plan |
| Nov 1 |
HUD secretary comes to town with $1 million grant for senior housing |
| Oct 30 |
New assistant planner to be in place by January |
| Oct 25 |
Vernon in line to receive federal trail grants |
| Oct 19 |
Historic status for old kindergarten building up for debate |
| Oct 18 |
Settlement moves street repair projects forward |
| Oct 11 |
Town may seek private sector's help in selling unwanted land |
| Oct 10 |
Dispute with contractor leaves 3 Vernon streets a mess |
| Oct 9 |
Town plans informational session on Freedom of Information Act |
| Oct 6 |
PZC considers commercial zone for Mile Hill Road parcel |
| Oct 4 |
Town halfway through road project but budget challenges loom |
| Sep 29 |
Future cloudy for proposed VW dealership |
| Sep 28 |
Volunteers needed to help study water quality in local streams |
| Sep 26 |
Improvements under foot at Vernon clerk's office |
| Sep 25 |
Tri-City sold |
| Sep 25 |
School building panel struggles with rising costs |
| Sep 22 |
PZC wraps up public hearings on West Street subdivision |
| Sep 22 |
Council extends deadline for converting abandoned mill |
| Sep 21 |
Vernon council approves Town Hall projects |
| Sep 20 |
Town moves ahead with plans for transportation center |
| Sep 8 |
PZC rejects commercial zone plan for Talcottville Road |
| Sep 7 |
PZC considers subdivision as crucial court decision looms |
| Sep 6 |
Plans submitted for bank branch, hardware store |
| Sep 5 |
Plans for old kindergarten building move forward |
| Aug 28 |
Vernon subdivision plan draws neighbors' opposition |
| Aug 28 |
Vernon PZC likely to reject commercial zone application |
| Aug 22 |
Humane Society drops plans for Vernon site; likely negotiating to build in South Windsor |
| Aug 22 |
Downtown ice cream shop to close |
| Aug 18 |
Progress slow on Rockville transportation hub |
| Aug 16 |
Vernon getting ranger |
| Aug 8 |
Work begins to convert old Heartland site to fitness center, retail space |
| Aug 4 |
PZC continues hearing on Talcottville Road zone change |
| Aug 3 |
Vernon PZC to consider plans for controversial site |
| Aug 1 |
School renovations change polling places for primary |
| Jul 25 |
Vernon mayor wants to see line-by-line school budget |
| Jul 22 |
Zoning change would benefit home businesses |
| Jul 21 |
Talcottville Road parcel could go commercial |
| Jul 18 |
New town administrator hits the ground running |
| Jul 18 |
Asbestos alert prompts changes in removal |
| Jul 14 |
Fourth budgets passes, finally |
| Jul 8 |
West Street development back in court |
| Jul 7 |
Overruns force Vernon to scale back park improvements |
| Jul 7 |
Rockville Library closing Saturdays |
| Jul 5 |
Plan to hire park ranger in Vernon on hold |
| Jul 3 |
Former Vernon administrator reflects on his career |
| Jun 28 |
Council sets tax rate that matches latest budget |
| Jun 27 |
Capital improvements, contributions to non-profits cut from budget |
| Jun 26 |
Cleanup using UConn technique under way at Roosevelt Mills |
| Jun 21 |
.99 latest magic number in Vernon |
| Jun 20 |
Citizens' Forum on Vernon budget reflects a community struggling to keep pace |
| Jun 7 |
Massachusetts man chosen as Vernon town administrator |
| Jun 7 |
Voters nix Vernon budget |
| May 26 |
PZC denies West Street development |
| May 24 |
Vernon Democrats vote lesser budget cuts |
| May 23 |
School board cuts field trips, freshmen sports, aides to accommodate budget reduction |
| May 22 |
Marmer mum on town administrator candidate's name |
| May 19 |
Cogswell Fountain restoration earns RDA an award |
| May 17 |
Manchester company tapped to restore Hockanum Mill |
| May 16 |
Vernon Town Council to review department heads' budget cuts |
| May 12 |
Vernon council directs department heads to cut their own budgets |
| May 10 |
Voters shoot down budget |
| May 6 |
Vernon budget vote Tuesday; officials urge approval |
| May 5 |
PZC postpones age-restricted housing decision |
| May 3 |
Plan for YMCA facility may be back on table |
| May 3 |
Vernon council, town officials beam over new town planner |
| May 1 |
Assistant town planner moves up a rung |
| Apr 26 |
Mixed reviews on budget from town meeting attendees |
| Apr 24 |
New town planner choice coming soon |
| Apr 21 |
Short cuts: The 'Y' deal, a healer, and the livable wage |
| Apr 21 |
State grant to dress up senior center |
| Apr 20 |
Developer sues Vernon over subdivision rejection |
| Apr 19 |
Marmer puts YMCA issue back on table |
| Apr 17 |
Cake and ice cream businesses to share space |
| Apr 14 |
Vernon Wetlands Commission sued over proposal's rejection |
| Apr 11 |
After years of tweaking, Vernon council OKs new tax relief program |
| Apr 7 |
Council OKs $72 million budget; taxes would rise 5.48% |
| Apr 7 |
Book makes history of Rockville more accessible |
| Apr 5 |
Vernon Republicans kill off YMCA expansion plan |
| Apr 3 |
Relocation to mean 'one-stop permitting' |
| Apr 1 |
Town planner retires after 19 years in town |
| Mar 29 |
Vernon panel, citing possible existence of vernal pool, rejects housing development |
| Mar 23 |
Hal Cummings elected Republican chairman |
| Mar 22 |
Republicans refuse to hire architect without bidding |
| Mar 20 |
Valley Falls Road moves toward 'scenic' designation |
| Mar 17 |
Mayor wants May referendum for proposed budget |
| Mar 16 |
Council to take up $72.28 million proposal tonight |
| Mar 14 |
Home Depot buys controversial site |
| Mar 8 |
Town, former fire marshal Patrizz close to settlement |
| Mar 8 |
4 injured in 2 separate crashes minutes apart |
| Mar 7 |
The Colony, popular banquet hall, and restaurant close |
| Mar 2 |
Subdivision application moves to decision stage |
| Mar 1 |
DiDio, former councilman, chosen to lead Dems |
| Feb 28 |
Shaffer close to signing deal to become Amherst town manager |
| Feb 27 |
6 apply for town planner position |
| Feb 24 |
Troubled Kellogg House to close May 2 |
| Feb 22 |
YMCA, open-space referendums delayed |
| Feb 21 |
Falling bricks, tiles prompt action on Town Hall renovation |
| Feb 16 |
Developer sues over denial of age-restricted housing |
| Feb 15 |
Town waiting for money for Central Park renovation |
| Feb 15 |
Diploma program offers adults new opportunities |
| Feb 13 |
Hospital helipad idea scratched from Rockville project |
| Feb 9 |
Y chooses Vernon for facility; if voters OK improvements |
| Feb 8 |
Town may resurrect open space purchase plan |
| Feb 3 |
Lack of PZC action means OK |
| Feb 2 |
Vernon PZC lobbies mayor to return Goldich to panel |
| Feb 1 |
Vernon suspends unlicensed engineer |
| Feb 1 |
New housing bumps up Vernon grand list |
| Jan 31 |
Town administrator offered Amherst job |
| Jan 26 |
Town planner to retire |
| Jan 24 |
Mayor takes on taxes at Board of Education meeting |
| Jan 21 |
PZC, after curfew, OKs change in housing regulations |
| Jan 20 |
Tri-City Plaza on the market |
| Jan 20 |
Project blocked amid questions about town engineer's license |
| Jan 19 |
Foster parents, altruists: David, JoAnna Chmielecki die within days of each other |
| Jan 18 |
Council reverses vote and reappoints wetlands alternate |
| Jan 17 |
New picnic area to be crown jewel of Hockanum park |
| Jan 17 |
Former Inland/Wetlands chair continues to serve community |
| Jan 11 |
Vernon will pay more for sewer work after state aid lost |
| Jan 7 |
Vernon panels suggest mixed bag for Citizens Block |
| Jan 6 |
Vernon PZC allows project critics to offer opposing testimony |
| Jan 3 |
Vernon expects big plans for vacant Talcottville Road corner |
| 2005 |
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| Dec 30 |
Vernon public safety building ready for occupants |
| Dec 29 |
Friendly's closes, one of 4 in New England to shut its doors |
| Dec 24 |
Vernon council chooses Milford company for school project |
| Dec 28 |
Influx of age-restricted housing applications could put debate on hold |
| Dec 23 |
Vernon moves ahead with Talcottville improvements |
| Dec 22 |
Home Depot developer sues town over reaffirmation of project denial |
| Dec |
Stafford First: Citizens for Responsible Growth Receives Grant to Fight Wal-Mart |
| Dec 21 |
Town Council blocks 2 reappointments |
| Dec 21 |
Vernon town administrator finalist for Amherst position |
| Dec 20 |
Inland Wetland Commission receives 'Commission of the Year' honors from CACIWC |
| Dec 15 |
Talcottville residents overwhelmingly endorse creation of historic district |
| Dec 7 |
Home Depot rejection reaffirmed by wetlands panel |
| Nov 29 |
Vernon's new ambulance building nearly complete |
| Nov 24 |
Environmental group gives Adopt-a-Trail program $1,000 |
| Nov 22 |
Developer on Roosevelt Mill remediation project may begin work this summer |
| Nov 4 |
Vernon PZC reviews West Street project |
| Nov 2 |
Vernon backs study of Tankerhoosen water quality |
| Oct 26 |
Vernon church sells land |
| Oct 14 |
Rehabilitation work begins on Roosevelt Mills |
| Oct 1 |
Volunteers needed for river assessment |
| Sep 28 |
Marmer sets up campaign web site |
| Sep 20 |
Area land trusts host guided hikes |
| Sep 19 |
Vernon sets hearing date for changes in housing rules |
| Sep 14 |
Vernon planners hope computers will bust clutter |
| Sep 5 |
Vernon sign company has carved a niche for itself |
| Aug 30 |
Smart Growth groups from Vernon, Stafford sponsor presentation with information on the subject of big box growth in area towns |
| Aug 30 |
Town of Vernon receives $6.35 million appropriation for transportation center |
| Aug 30 |
Hockanum park committee looking for volunteers to adopt a trail |
| Aug 25 |
Benefactor of Vernon classroom in the woods receives honor |
| Aug 25 |
Groups get grant to study Tankerhoosen water quality |
| Aug 11 |
Federal transportation bill locks in $6 million for Rockville |
| Aug 5 |
Judge throws sledgehammer on Home Depot lawsuit |
| Jul 28 |
Judge rejects Home Depot developer's appeal |
| Jul 20 |
YMCA eyes Vernon property for regional facility |
| Jul 15 |
Developers press for wetlands decision on Home Depot plan |
| Jul 11 |
Developer sues Vernon PZC over new zoning regs |
| Jun 21 |
New Vernon zoning regulations could restrict development |
| May 23 |
A few sandwiches later ... Rein's has become an institution |
| May 10 |
Rockville Downtown Association |
| Apr 18 |
No replacement seen for PZC official before May |
| Apr 15 |
Cleanup at Vernon's Roosevelt Mills site could begin soon |
| Apr 11 |
Commission to look for firmer ground |
| Apr 11 |
HomeGoods set to open |
| Apr 5 |
PZC to hold forum to discuss development zones |
| Apr 5 |
PZC gets first look at proposed new rules |
| Mar 29 |
Judge rules in favor of Home Depot |
| Mar 29 |
Planning and Zoning Consulting Firm Assists Vernon with Development Zones |
| Mar 15 |
Conservation Commission Seeks New Members |
| Feb 28 |
Officials to hear comments on development zone rules |
| Feb 24 |
Vernon Bickford's vacancy to be filled |
| Feb 1 |
Boston Bakery Reopening |
| Jan 25 |
A Full Plate: Vernon Officials Have
Much Planned in 2005 |
| Jan 25 |
Vernon Glassblower Begins New Year
Rebuilding After Devastating Loss |
