2008
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
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
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
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