Vernon Township Recreation is committed to our parks & trails being accessible for all residents and visitors. ...

Vernon Township, home to roughly 25,000 people, is tucked away in the northeast corner of Sussex County. Flanked by Wantage Township to the west, Hardyston Township to the south and West Milford in neighboring Passaic County to the east, it …

Feb 20, 2025 · Administration. Phone 973.764.4055, ext. 2240. Fax 973.764.4799 . Animal Control. Phone 973.764.7751. Fax 973.764.7078 . Building Department. Phone 973.764.4055, ext ...

Vernon Township is served by approximately ninety-five full-time and ten part-time employees spread across the following departments: Administration; Clerk; Finance; Planning and Development; Public Safety; Public Works; Recreation and Community Development

The township council is the elected governing body responsible for legislative functions in Vernon Township. It is comprised of five members, all of whom are elected at-large.

Under Vernon’s mayor-council form of government, the mayor is elected directly by the voters and serves as the township’s chief executive. In this capacity, the mayor oversees the day-to-day operations of Vernon, enforces all ordinances, appoints department heads and prepares a budget, all with the assistance of a business administrator.

The Vernon Township Clerk is appointed by the township council and serves an initial term of three years. The word “clerk” is perhaps a misnomer as people tend to equate the position …

21 Church Street • Vernon, NJ 07462 • 973.764.4055, ext. 2277 Sewer Service Application–Information When applying to the Vernon Township Department of Planning & Zoning/Land Use Board/Building Department for new construction or a change of use in existing construction, please note that the applicant

The Vernon Township Business Administrator is appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the township council. Chosen solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, he is responsible for the daily supervision and administration of all departments and entities within the municipal government.

The Vernon Township Division of Building is within the Vernon Township Department of Planning and Development. Commonly referred to as the building department, it administers and enforces the regulations of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC).