🌱 Patch AM: Driver Found Passed Out At Henry Park After Hours Now Facing Charges: Vernon Police

Also check out Free Haircuts for Veterans on the Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Vernon Fire Department Toys for Tikes 2026: Collection Sites Now Taking Donations

Coming up: Free Haircuts for Veterans on the Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Family Crafternoon and 7 more events

Spotted on the Vernon calendar: Tales at the Wood - Children's Story Hour

5 Things To Know In Vernon: School Board T0 Name Assistant Superintendent, Holiday Artisan Fair And More

A busy week is on tap in Vernon.

🌱 Patch AM: Vernon Chorale Beer Choir and 7 more events

You won’t want to miss Tales at the Wood - Children's Story Hour on the Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Periodical Publisher Among 15 New Vernon Businesses Registered In October

Be sure to catch New England Country Fair at Second Congregational Church of Manchester on the Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Vehicle Crashes Straight Through Vernon Home

Also, don’t miss St. Bernard Christmas Bazaar Nov. 6-7 on the Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How do gas prices at your usual Vernon station compare today?

Coming up: St. Bernard Christmas Bazaar Nov. 6-7 on the Vernon Patch calendar

5 Things To Know In Vernon: Election Day, Curbside Leaf Collection Begins, 2 Church Holiday Fairs And More

Vernon votes Tuesday, curbside leaf collection starts Monday with bulky waste pickup paused, and two church fairs fill Saturday.

Vernon's Full Weekend Guide: A Toddler Costume Party, Late Night Library And Altered Halloween Art

Rockville Public Library's Halloween lineup: a toddler costume party, a late night library for teens and an altered Halloween art class.

Vernon Grocery Store Sells Top-Prize-Winning CT Lottery Scratch Ticket

Stop & Shop was also stop and win for a customer in Vernon who bought a scratch ticket.

Vernon Voters Can Donate Pet Food, New Socks at Election Day Polling Sites

Collection boxes will be placed in the hallways outside the main entrances to each voting location on Election Day.

5 Things To Know In Vernon: West Street Rumble Strip Meeting, Henry Park Trunk Or Treat And More

DOT takes comments on West Street rumble strips Tuesday, Henry Park hosts a drive-thru trunk-or-treat, and early voting ends.

5 Things To Know In Vernon: Early Voting Opens, Town Council Meets, Eversource Rate Petition And More

Early voting opens at 375 Hartford Turnpike, the Town Council meets Tuesday, and the mayor urges residents to oppose an Eversource hike.

Vernon To Officially Dedicate New Mural In Downtown Rockville Next Week

The mural is at 1 Prospect St.

Sewer Leak Interrupts Service In Bolton Lakes Region

The leak originated in Bolton, officials said.

Vernon Weekend Guide: Strong Family Farm's Harvest Festival And The Last Valley Falls Open House

Strong Family Farm stages its Harvest Festival with 40-plus vendors Sunday, and the Valley Falls Heritage Center has its last open house.

Vernon Pet Pantry Plans Oct. 17 Food Drive At Saxony Dog Park

Donations for dogs and cats will be collected from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Saxony Dog Park in Vernon.

5 Things To Know In Vernon: Overnight Route 31 Paving, $250 School Bus Camera Fines And More

Route 31 paving runs overnight into Monday in Vernon, $250 school bus camera fines are in effect, and absentee ballots are available.

Milling, Paving Work Will Lead To Lane Closures, Delays In Vernon

Motorists should expect lane closures, delays and road closures during the work.

Governor Sees State Aid In Action At Old Mill In Vernon

Gov. Ned Lamont Wednesday had a first-hand look at what all that state aid is doing to preserve the historic Daniel's Mill building.

The Rockville Mural: Artist Offers A Guided Interpretation

The Rockville mural, "Threads of Community," is a public art installation sponsored by the Vernon Cultural District and others.

New 'Threads of Community' Mural Taking Shape in Vernon's Rockville Section

The mural is part of an effort to expand public art and arts activity in Vernon's historic downtown area.

Roof Comes Off Old Mill Complex In Vernon

The future hope is to convert the old mill into a residential and retail presence in the Downtown Rockville area.

Strong Family Farm Opens Registration For 15th Annual Scarecrow Contest

Categories include family, adult groups, youth groups, businesses and traditional scarecrows.

Vernon Establishment Featured On New Connecticut Haunted Trail Map

The new Connecticut Haunted Trail spans nine categories.

Vernon Pet Pantry Says Dog Food Supply Could Run Out In Just Days, Calls Donations 'Urgent'

Organizers said the Vernon Pet Pantry is running dangerously low and needs dry and canned dog food now.

Vernon Commemorates 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 With Moving Ceremony

First responders and officials in Vernon Friday commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

New England Civil War Museum To Host Free Living History Day

A day in October will re-live the Civil War.

Vernon To Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks

A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be staged in Vernon Friday.

Road Milling And Paving projects On Tap For 4 Areas Of Vernon

Work will affect several neighborhood streets in Vernon over the coming weeks, with roads closed to through traffic during construction.

Remember G. Fox? Vernon Historical Society Hosting Presentation On The Legendary Department Store

In the G. Fox Heyday, 960 Main St. was the business hub of Hartford.

Heavy Rains Pay Off — Tolland County Drought Advisory Lifted

Gov. Ned Lamont Friday Announced that drought advisories have been removed for all Connecticut counties

With 1st CT Human West Nile Case Announced, How Has Mosquito Testing Gone At Bolton Lake?

The latest mosquito testing results are in for Bolton Lake.

Vernon DPW Comes To The Rescue With Temporary Crosswalks Before First Day Of School

Rain has delayed line painting on a major road leading to schools.

Supermarket In Vernon Sells 6-Figure Winning CT Lottery Ticket

A CT Lottery vendor in Vernon had the hot hand recently.

Meet Vernon's New Superintendent Of Schools In The Municipal Video Series

This week, the series features new Vernon Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Hills-Papetti.

Vernon Officials: Paving Projects Will Be Done Before School Starts

Paving is taking place on two major locals roads close to the start of school in Vernon.

Vernon Seeks Public Input As Town Reviews Zoning Regulations

Vernon residents and business owners are being asked to complete a survey as the town reviews and revises its zoning regulations.

Water Company Invites Public Inside Vernon Treatment Plant For Open House

Connecticut Water will open its Vernon treatment facility to the public on Aug. 20 for a free look at how local drinking water is treated.

Wapping Fair Returns to South Windsor September 4–7 2025

Four days of rides, food, live entertainment, and family fun at the John Mitchell Fairgrounds.

FCP Live-In Caregiver Saves The Day When Fire Starts Outside Home

“Kathy [FCP Live-In Caregiver] handled this emergency & may have kept the house from catching fire,” says Tricia, Estelle’s daughter-in-law.

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