The Inspiring Story of How the Town of Vernon, New Jersey Saved Itself
Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Basil Ryan in City of Franklin, Franklin Common Council, Franklin School Board, Mayor Tom Taylor

 

…whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness…

—Declaration of Independence

Whoever said “you can’t fight City Hall,” never met a citizen of the Township of Vernon, New Jersey, a small town that changed the way that their government worked for the better.  According to its website, picturesque Vernon Township is located in the beautiful rolling hills and glacial lakes of Northern Sussex County.  More than 24,000 people call Vernon Township home...

Dignity and respect.  What will it take for the people of the City of Franklin to say we’ve had enough ofMayor Tom Taylor, the Franklin Common Council and the Franklin School Board?

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