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May 3, 2011
Vernon Connecticut: Thoughts on the Budget - Vernon, CT Patch
April 29, 2011: Thoughts on the Budget - Vernon, CT Patch: "April 29, 2011: Thoughts on the Budget
Town officials share their thoughts after the Annual Town Meeting."
Here are five quotes on the $79,293,749 budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year approved at the Annual Town Meeting this week. The adoption of the budget at the Vernon Annual Town Meeting marks the first time in 12 years that the budget was not sent to a referendum. The budget lowers the tax rate from 30.02 mills to 29.9 mills.
1. Deputy Mayor Brian Motola: “Vernon's residents and taxpayers will be very happy with the spending plan put together by the mayor, the Town Council and the Board of Education. Taxes will not increase while services will remain intact. We took into account what Joe and Jane Taxpayer are experiencing in this economic climate and what is best for Vernon."
2. Police Chief James Kenny: “The Vernon Police department is grateful that the citizens supported the upcoming budget and we will continue to provide the best possible services to the community with the funding provided.”
3. Fire Chief William Call: "The Fire Department is very pleased that the mayor’s administration has addressed its needs, including safety equipment, uniforms and fire apparatus. We are pleased that the people in attendance at the Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved the proposed budget presented to them."
4. Superintendent of Schools Mary Conway: "I am delighted with the passing of the 2011-2012 budget at the annual town meeting. “The budget is fair and reasonable and allows the school system to maintain current class sizes and services to children in the schools. I am especially appreciative of the support and hard work of the board of education, the administrative team, the town council, and the mayor who united as a team to prepare and promote this budget.”
Town officials share their thoughts after the Annual Town Meeting."
Here are five quotes on the $79,293,749 budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year approved at the Annual Town Meeting this week. The adoption of the budget at the Vernon Annual Town Meeting marks the first time in 12 years that the budget was not sent to a referendum. The budget lowers the tax rate from 30.02 mills to 29.9 mills.
1. Deputy Mayor Brian Motola: “Vernon's residents and taxpayers will be very happy with the spending plan put together by the mayor, the Town Council and the Board of Education. Taxes will not increase while services will remain intact. We took into account what Joe and Jane Taxpayer are experiencing in this economic climate and what is best for Vernon."
2. Police Chief James Kenny: “The Vernon Police department is grateful that the citizens supported the upcoming budget and we will continue to provide the best possible services to the community with the funding provided.”
3. Fire Chief William Call: "The Fire Department is very pleased that the mayor’s administration has addressed its needs, including safety equipment, uniforms and fire apparatus. We are pleased that the people in attendance at the Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved the proposed budget presented to them."
4. Superintendent of Schools Mary Conway: "I am delighted with the passing of the 2011-2012 budget at the annual town meeting. “The budget is fair and reasonable and allows the school system to maintain current class sizes and services to children in the schools. I am especially appreciative of the support and hard work of the board of education, the administrative team, the town council, and the mayor who united as a team to prepare and promote this budget.”
5. Mayor Jason McCoy: “I am very pleased that the residents and taxpayers of Vernon approved this budget with overwhelming support. With this budget, the community will continue to receive all of the great services currently provided, both at a lower cost to the taxpayer and with increased efficiency. This budget will also provide Vernon residents with the security of knowing that the tax rate will decrease, at a time when great economic uncertainty exists throughout both the state and the country.”
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March 18, 2011
Vernon's Budget is In the Patch
The Budget is in - Vernon, CT Patch
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Vernon CT - Mayor's Budget Proposal Would Mean A Decrease In Taxes - Courant.com
Vernon Mayor's Budget Proposal Would Mean A Decrease In Taxes - Courant.com: "Courant.com
Vernon Mayor's Budget Proposal Would Mean A Decrease In Taxes"
By JOSEPH A. O'BRIEN JR., Special to The Courant
VERNON — Residents and businesses would see slightly lower property taxes under the budget proposal that Mayor Jason McCoy presented to the town council Tuesday night.
The $25,571,655 that McCoy is recommending for general government spending in 2011-12 is $98,596, or 0.38 percent, less than the current budget.
When combined with the $47.5 million proposed for education, $6.3 million for debt service, and $55,000 for capital improvements, the total budget would be $79,352,355, an increase of 0.8 percent from the current budget.
"This budget lowers taxes and reduces the tax rate to under 30 mills," McCoy said at the town council meeting.
With the reduction, taxpayers would pay $2,996 instead of the $3,002 they now pay on each $100,000 of assessed property value.
McCoy also said that the sewer budget proposed by the Water Pollution Control Authority for the next fiscal year is $5,543,768, which is $58,775, or 1.06 percent, lower than this year's sewer budget. But what effect that will have on next year's sewer rates won't be known until July when the sewer authority sets its rates, with payments due quarterly.
McCoy said there was no sewer rate increase for the current year and he anticipates no increase for the coming year, but that decision lies with the sewer authority, not the mayor and town council.
The town's grand list of taxable property rose an anemic 0.0085 percent to $1.91 billion during the year that ended on Oct. 1, 2010. The town estimated collecting $53.74 million, 70 percent of its total revenue, from local property owners during the current fiscal year that ends on June 30.
The school board initially requested a budget of $47,632,358, but McCoy reduced that figure by $170,000 before presenting the combined budgets to the council. McCoy's recommended amount for education would be a 0.2 percent decrease from the current year's budgeted amount.
Overall salary and wage expenses for the school district, which account for 63.5 percent of education spending, total $30,250,471 for 2011-12. Employee benefit costs will increase by 0.6 percent to $7.4 million. Wage and benefit costs total $37.6 million, or 79 percent of the total budget.
A main reason the town was able to hold the line on spending was the relatively small 2.9 percent increase in health insurance costs for town, school board and sewer authority workers. In the current budget, health insurance costs are 22 percent higher than in the previous fiscal year. McCoy said that the increase "accounted for nearly all of the increase in spending in the 2010-11 budget."
Vernon Mayor's Budget Proposal Would Mean A Decrease In Taxes"
By JOSEPH A. O'BRIEN JR., Special to The Courant
VERNON — Residents and businesses would see slightly lower property taxes under the budget proposal that Mayor Jason McCoy presented to the town council Tuesday night.
The $25,571,655 that McCoy is recommending for general government spending in 2011-12 is $98,596, or 0.38 percent, less than the current budget.
When combined with the $47.5 million proposed for education, $6.3 million for debt service, and $55,000 for capital improvements, the total budget would be $79,352,355, an increase of 0.8 percent from the current budget.
"This budget lowers taxes and reduces the tax rate to under 30 mills," McCoy said at the town council meeting.
With the reduction, taxpayers would pay $2,996 instead of the $3,002 they now pay on each $100,000 of assessed property value.
McCoy also said that the sewer budget proposed by the Water Pollution Control Authority for the next fiscal year is $5,543,768, which is $58,775, or 1.06 percent, lower than this year's sewer budget. But what effect that will have on next year's sewer rates won't be known until July when the sewer authority sets its rates, with payments due quarterly.
McCoy said there was no sewer rate increase for the current year and he anticipates no increase for the coming year, but that decision lies with the sewer authority, not the mayor and town council.
The town's grand list of taxable property rose an anemic 0.0085 percent to $1.91 billion during the year that ended on Oct. 1, 2010. The town estimated collecting $53.74 million, 70 percent of its total revenue, from local property owners during the current fiscal year that ends on June 30.
The school board initially requested a budget of $47,632,358, but McCoy reduced that figure by $170,000 before presenting the combined budgets to the council. McCoy's recommended amount for education would be a 0.2 percent decrease from the current year's budgeted amount.
Overall salary and wage expenses for the school district, which account for 63.5 percent of education spending, total $30,250,471 for 2011-12. Employee benefit costs will increase by 0.6 percent to $7.4 million. Wage and benefit costs total $37.6 million, or 79 percent of the total budget.
A main reason the town was able to hold the line on spending was the relatively small 2.9 percent increase in health insurance costs for town, school board and sewer authority workers. In the current budget, health insurance costs are 22 percent higher than in the previous fiscal year. McCoy said that the increase "accounted for nearly all of the increase in spending in the 2010-11 budget."
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October 20, 2009
Vernon Bolton Regional WPCA Ground Breaking Photos -- Courant.com
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October 13, 2009
Governor Jodi Rell urges supports for Mayor Jason McCoy. On Nov. 3, 2009 re-elect Jason McCoy Mayor
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Mayor Jason McCoy Recognizes Local Agencies Efforts -- Courant.com
Your Reader-Submitted Articles -- Courant.com: "Jason L. McCoy, Mayor of Vernon, recently recognized the efforts of two local agencies, which assist local residents with recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
At the Sept. 12 town council meeting, Mayor McCoy issued a Mayoral Proclamation to Shawna Schnitzke, director of counseling for the Hockanum Valley Community Council, Inc. and Chris Luginbuhl, co-founder, of 'Become a Part of the Solution' for their collaborative contributions as local treatment providers and for improving the health and well-being of residents."
From left to right: Councilmember Mark Etre, Shawna Schnitzke, Hockanum Valley Community Council, Chris Luginbuhl, co-founder, of "Become a Part of the Solution," Mayor Jason L. McCoy, and Councilmember Daniel Anderson.
At the Sept. 12 town council meeting, Mayor McCoy issued a Mayoral Proclamation to Shawna Schnitzke, director of counseling for the Hockanum Valley Community Council, Inc. and Chris Luginbuhl, co-founder, of 'Become a Part of the Solution' for their collaborative contributions as local treatment providers and for improving the health and well-being of residents."
September 23, 2009
Mayor Jason McCoy of Vernon Connecticut asks: Do you realize? It is Amazing!
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September 22, 2009
Christy Vale says its Crucial that Mayor McCoy Continues
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September 20, 2009
State's Getting Older – And Not Planning For It -- Courant.com
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"My biggest concern is not the individual homeowners, it's the ability to attract and maintain commercial businesses, so we can allow individual homeowners to be able to afford to live in Vernon Connecticut" said Vernon Mayor Jason McCoy, a young lawyer. "We have a lot of housing that is built and suited for people to walk to work. But we don't have the mills anymore."
Vernon, like the rest of the state, hasn't had the mills for decades. But it's got a hospital, a 50-person police force, public works department, a school district with 900 employees and loads of elderly residents on fixed incomes with tax exemptions and a town that provides trash and leaf pickup.
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"My biggest concern is not the individual homeowners, it's the ability to attract and maintain commercial businesses, so we can allow individual homeowners to be able to afford to live in Vernon Connecticut" said Vernon Mayor Jason McCoy, a young lawyer. "We have a lot of housing that is built and suited for people to walk to work. But we don't have the mills anymore."
Vernon, like the rest of the state, hasn't had the mills for decades. But it's got a hospital, a 50-person police force, public works department, a school district with 900 employees and loads of elderly residents on fixed incomes with tax exemptions and a town that provides trash and leaf pickup.
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September 17, 2009
Breakfast Events
Events: "You are cordially invited to join
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Mayor Jason McCoy"
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September 14, 2009
August 20, 2009
Former Vernon Town Official Dies -- Courant.com
Former Vernon Town Official Dies -- Courant.com: "VERNON - Morgan Campbell, a Republican who served on several boards and commissions, including the town council in the 1960s, died last week, the Journal Inquirer reported. He was 96.
Campbell also served on the Northeast School Building Committee, board of education and the board of representatives before Rockville and Vernon were consolidated in the mid-1960s, the Journal Inquirer reported."
Campbell also served on the Northeast School Building Committee, board of education and the board of representatives before Rockville and Vernon were consolidated in the mid-1960s, the Journal Inquirer reported."
Morgan Campbell as served as the Deputy Mayor with former Mayor of Vernon Frank McCoy, the present Mayor Jason McCoy's grandfather.
Mayor Jason McCoy shaking hands with Morgan Campbell two years ago before his first campaign for Mayor. Mayor Jason McCoy said "we will miss him, I know he was always there at every event I ever had since I entered politics ten years ago, with a smile and some good advice."
August 10, 2009
Jason L. McCoy, Mayor of Vernon, Announced Today
Vernon I-Town
C-SPAN Civics Bus To Visit Vernon
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Submitted on 2009-08-10.
Photo courtesy of http://www.c-span.org/schoolbus/index.asp
The C-Span Civics Bus.
Jason L. McCoy, Mayor of Vernon, announced today that Vernon will be the site of a visit from the C-SPAN Civics Bus this Wednesday Aug. 12, on Park Street, by the Senior Citizens Center from 2:45 to 4 p.m.Built on the legacy of the C-Span School Buses that launched in November 1993, the mission of the C-Span Civics Bus is to bring public affairs into communities and educational institutions nationwide by offering free educational resources to "inform voters, empower teachers, and enrich civics education." The bus also serves to inform students and teachers about the network's programming and value as an educational resource.The Civics Bus is a 45-foot mobile multi-media production studio, equipped with TV cameras and production units that are capable of serving as studios during live event programming such as C-SPAN's Washington Journal program. The bus represents about a $1 million investment for the cable network news organization.Drop-ins are welcome, however, scheduled appointments are recommended by calling the Mayor's Office at 860-870-3600.
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Vernon GOP Chooses McCoy
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Vernon Mayor Jason McCoy accepted the GOP nomination for a second term as Vernon's Mayor on Tuesday, July 28, by thanking the group for allowing him to serve as Vernon's mayor. The mayor said he's looking to continue to control government spending, offer better schools, make our streets safer and use common sense in governance.
Receiving the GOP nomination for the board of education are incumbents George Apel and Anne Fisher for four-year terms, and Laura Bush and Vicki Rispoli for two-year terms for the Board of Education. The GOP candidates for Vernon Town Council are Deputy Mayor Brian Motola, Mark Etre, Dan Anderson, Bill Campbell, Harry Thomas, Sean O'Shea, Judy Hany and Dan Champagne. Mayor McCoy said this was incredible group and it will be his privilege to run with them.
Mayor McCoy pointed to the last two approved budgets, which held the line on increased spending by .85 percent in the face of the repayment of money from the 2005 bonding project.
He also cited a lower tax rate; creation of technology for better citizen access to service; the town's bridges which are completed, under construction or in design; a proposed energy improvement district; implementation of a policy to decrease governments usage of energy and fuel through implementation of no idling rules, key hold accountability, synthetic oil usage, bringing single stream recycling to Vernon, passage of an ordinance for a tax exemption for hybrid vehicles to encourage citizens to buy vehicles that would reduce reliance on fossil fuel.McCoy explained how he fought for Vernon and other towns in Connecticut to reduce CRRA tipping fees or garbage disposal fees which reduced costs for towns. McCoy also procured grants to replace Vernon Vehicles with hybrid vehicles to reduces fuel usage, save money and protect our environment.
McCoy worked on the relationship with the members of the board of education, prompting a rule passed by the BOE that stopped transfer of funds without BOE approval, a huge step in controlling spending and transparency for the citizens of the town. The council, BOE and the mayor relationship saved nearly $1,000,000 for taxpayers, according to the Vernon Republicans."To me, these things are important," Mayor McCoy said.
State Senator Anthony Guglielmo, R-Stafford, called McCoy a capable mayor who has done skilled work to control spending in a tough economy. "Competence counts and Mayor McCoy is more than just competent," he said.
"Mayor McCoy and our ticket have experience, they offer what Vernon needs now- good fiscal sense, they have done an amazing job in these tough economic times," said GOP Chairman Hal Cummings.
Vernon I-Town
Changes In The Property Tax Exemption Law For Disabled Veterans
Government Announcements
Submitted on 2009-08-03.
Jason L. McCoy, Mayor of Vernon, announced today that Vernon residents who have served in the armed forces and currently qualify for the Disabled Veteran status will no longer need to provide annual proof of disability to the Town Assessor's Office for a municipal tax credit.Under the new legislation signed by Governor M. Jodi Rell, Senate Bill 846 "An Act Concerning the Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption" eliminates the requirement of annual filing for the Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit. The new law benefits disabled service members who will now need to file appropriate paperwork once, eliminating the need for annual filing and making it easier to obtain and submit proof of disability. The law takes effect immediately.Connecticut State law permits annual Municipal Tax Credits of $1,000 to be applied by the Assessor's Office for qualified veterans. For additional information on this new law and its affects on Disabled Veterans in Vernon, please contact the Assessor's Office at 860-870-3625.
Vernon I-Town
Vernon Avenue Bridge Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Government Announcements
Submitted on 2009-07-13.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the recently reopened Vernon Avenue Bridge was held Thursday, July 9. Several dignitaries, including State Representative Claire Janowski, Vernon Mayor Jason L. McCoy, and representatives from Milone and MacBroom and Hemlock Construction were on hand for the celebration.The original bridge, built in 1925, serves as one of the major routes from Rt. 30 to Rockville, and carries approximately 2,500 vehicles per day. Construction cost for the bridge was $1.084 million, with 80 percent of the project funded through federal monies, and the balance funded by the town.Milone & MacBroom, of Cheshire, served as designer and construction inspector, with general contract work completed by Hemlock Construction, of Torrington. The Connecticut Department of Transportation administered the project. The Vernon Avenue Bridge project is one of several bridge reconstruction projects currently underway in the town.
Vernon I-Town
Vernon Avenue Bridge Re-Opens
Government Announcements
Submitted on 2009-07-02.
After eleven months of construction, the Vernon Avenue Bridge project is completed, and the bridge reopened to traffic on June 5.
This project is part of several bridge reconstruction projects currently underway. Its successful completion reflects the commitment made by Mayor Jason L. McCoy's Administration to ensure the safety of the Town's bridges.The bridge is located along one of the major routes from Rt. 30 to Rockville and carries approximately 2,500 vehicles per day. The existing bridge was built in 1925. The concrete walls along the bridge were constructed utilizing a technique that simulates the appearance of actual stone masonry construction. The result is a new bridge that will serve as an impressive gateway to the center of Rockville for many years to come.
This project was administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation.A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the bridge on Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. Several dignitaries including Mayor Jason L. McCoy and Town council members will attend.
Vernon I-Town
Town of Vernon Donates Fire Gear
Government Announcements
Submitted on 2009-06-09.
The town of Vernon is pleased to announce the donation of fire gear to the city of Mao, Dominican Republic, on May 2 at the Hartford Fire Department Training Academy. Mayor Jason L. McCoy and Vernon Fire Chief William Call joined together with the city of Hartford to present the equipment, consisting of protective coats and helmets formerly used by the town of Vernon to Mayor Odalis Rodriguez and Fire Chief Manual Peralita of Mao, located in Valverde, Dominican Republic.
Vernon I-Town
Vernon-Rockville Budget Vote May 9
Government Announcements
Submitted on 2009-05-02.
The Vernon-Rockville proposed $76 million budget, which reflects a 0.85 percent increase over this year's plan, is set for a town-wide vote on the spending plan. Vernon's tax rate is reduced by 7%. This is the final year of a three-year phase in of revaluation. The vote is scheduled for May 9. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Center 375, at 375 Hartford Turnpike.Residents who are unable to make it to the polls can obtain an absentee ballot from the town clerk's office.
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C-SPAN Civics Bus To Visit Vernon
Clubs & Organizations
Submitted on 2009-08-10.
Photo courtesy of http://www.c-span.org/schoolbus/index.asp
The C-Span Civics Bus.
Jason L. McCoy, Mayor of Vernon, announced today that Vernon will be the site of a visit from the C-SPAN Civics Bus this Wednesday Aug. 12, on Park Street, by the Senior Citizens Center from 2:45 to 4 p.m.Built on the legacy of the C-Span School Buses that launched in November 1993, the mission of the C-Span Civics Bus is to bring public affairs into communities and educational institutions nationwide by offering free educational resources to "inform voters, empower teachers, and enrich civics education." The bus also serves to inform students and teachers about the network's programming and value as an educational resource.The Civics Bus is a 45-foot mobile multi-media production studio, equipped with TV cameras and production units that are capable of serving as studios during live event programming such as C-SPAN's Washington Journal program. The bus represents about a $1 million investment for the cable network news organization.Drop-ins are welcome, however, scheduled appointments are recommended by calling the Mayor's Office at 860-870-3600.
Vernon I-Town
Vernon GOP Chooses McCoy
Politics
Vernon Mayor Jason McCoy accepted the GOP nomination for a second term as Vernon's Mayor on Tuesday, July 28, by thanking the group for allowing him to serve as Vernon's mayor. The mayor said he's looking to continue to control government spending, offer better schools, make our streets safer and use common sense in governance.
Receiving the GOP nomination for the board of education are incumbents George Apel and Anne Fisher for four-year terms, and Laura Bush and Vicki Rispoli for two-year terms for the Board of Education. The GOP candidates for Vernon Town Council are Deputy Mayor Brian Motola, Mark Etre, Dan Anderson, Bill Campbell, Harry Thomas, Sean O'Shea, Judy Hany and Dan Champagne. Mayor McCoy said this was incredible group and it will be his privilege to run with them.
Mayor McCoy pointed to the last two approved budgets, which held the line on increased spending by .85 percent in the face of the repayment of money from the 2005 bonding project.
He also cited a lower tax rate; creation of technology for better citizen access to service; the town's bridges which are completed, under construction or in design; a proposed energy improvement district; implementation of a policy to decrease governments usage of energy and fuel through implementation of no idling rules, key hold accountability, synthetic oil usage, bringing single stream recycling to Vernon, passage of an ordinance for a tax exemption for hybrid vehicles to encourage citizens to buy vehicles that would reduce reliance on fossil fuel.McCoy explained how he fought for Vernon and other towns in Connecticut to reduce CRRA tipping fees or garbage disposal fees which reduced costs for towns. McCoy also procured grants to replace Vernon Vehicles with hybrid vehicles to reduces fuel usage, save money and protect our environment.
McCoy worked on the relationship with the members of the board of education, prompting a rule passed by the BOE that stopped transfer of funds without BOE approval, a huge step in controlling spending and transparency for the citizens of the town. The council, BOE and the mayor relationship saved nearly $1,000,000 for taxpayers, according to the Vernon Republicans."To me, these things are important," Mayor McCoy said.
State Senator Anthony Guglielmo, R-Stafford, called McCoy a capable mayor who has done skilled work to control spending in a tough economy. "Competence counts and Mayor McCoy is more than just competent," he said.
"Mayor McCoy and our ticket have experience, they offer what Vernon needs now- good fiscal sense, they have done an amazing job in these tough economic times," said GOP Chairman Hal Cummings.
Vernon I-Town
Changes In The Property Tax Exemption Law For Disabled Veterans
Government Announcements
Submitted on 2009-08-03.
Jason L. McCoy, Mayor of Vernon, announced today that Vernon residents who have served in the armed forces and currently qualify for the Disabled Veteran status will no longer need to provide annual proof of disability to the Town Assessor's Office for a municipal tax credit.Under the new legislation signed by Governor M. Jodi Rell, Senate Bill 846 "An Act Concerning the Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption" eliminates the requirement of annual filing for the Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit. The new law benefits disabled service members who will now need to file appropriate paperwork once, eliminating the need for annual filing and making it easier to obtain and submit proof of disability. The law takes effect immediately.Connecticut State law permits annual Municipal Tax Credits of $1,000 to be applied by the Assessor's Office for qualified veterans. For additional information on this new law and its affects on Disabled Veterans in Vernon, please contact the Assessor's Office at 860-870-3625.
Vernon I-Town
Vernon Avenue Bridge Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Government Announcements
Submitted on 2009-07-13.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the recently reopened Vernon Avenue Bridge was held Thursday, July 9. Several dignitaries, including State Representative Claire Janowski, Vernon Mayor Jason L. McCoy, and representatives from Milone and MacBroom and Hemlock Construction were on hand for the celebration.The original bridge, built in 1925, serves as one of the major routes from Rt. 30 to Rockville, and carries approximately 2,500 vehicles per day. Construction cost for the bridge was $1.084 million, with 80 percent of the project funded through federal monies, and the balance funded by the town.Milone & MacBroom, of Cheshire, served as designer and construction inspector, with general contract work completed by Hemlock Construction, of Torrington. The Connecticut Department of Transportation administered the project. The Vernon Avenue Bridge project is one of several bridge reconstruction projects currently underway in the town.
Vernon I-Town
Vernon Avenue Bridge Re-Opens
Government Announcements
Submitted on 2009-07-02.
After eleven months of construction, the Vernon Avenue Bridge project is completed, and the bridge reopened to traffic on June 5.
This project is part of several bridge reconstruction projects currently underway. Its successful completion reflects the commitment made by Mayor Jason L. McCoy's Administration to ensure the safety of the Town's bridges.The bridge is located along one of the major routes from Rt. 30 to Rockville and carries approximately 2,500 vehicles per day. The existing bridge was built in 1925. The concrete walls along the bridge were constructed utilizing a technique that simulates the appearance of actual stone masonry construction. The result is a new bridge that will serve as an impressive gateway to the center of Rockville for many years to come.
This project was administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation.A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the bridge on Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. Several dignitaries including Mayor Jason L. McCoy and Town council members will attend.
Vernon I-Town
Town of Vernon Donates Fire Gear
Government Announcements
Submitted on 2009-06-09.
The town of Vernon is pleased to announce the donation of fire gear to the city of Mao, Dominican Republic, on May 2 at the Hartford Fire Department Training Academy. Mayor Jason L. McCoy and Vernon Fire Chief William Call joined together with the city of Hartford to present the equipment, consisting of protective coats and helmets formerly used by the town of Vernon to Mayor Odalis Rodriguez and Fire Chief Manual Peralita of Mao, located in Valverde, Dominican Republic.
Vernon I-Town
Vernon-Rockville Budget Vote May 9
Government Announcements
Submitted on 2009-05-02.
The Vernon-Rockville proposed $76 million budget, which reflects a 0.85 percent increase over this year's plan, is set for a town-wide vote on the spending plan. Vernon's tax rate is reduced by 7%. This is the final year of a three-year phase in of revaluation. The vote is scheduled for May 9. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Center 375, at 375 Hartford Turnpike.Residents who are unable to make it to the polls can obtain an absentee ballot from the town clerk's office.
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