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Vernon Schools Closed Monday and Tuesday Because of Hurricane Sandy

Vernon Center Middle School is used as a regional shelter.

Vernon schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday because of the potential effects of Hurricane Sandy, Superintendent of Schools Mary Conway said on Sunday.

A message on the local emergency alert system was sent out at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Vernon Center Middle School is used as a regional emergency shelter, another reason for the closings, Conway said.

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Town officials habe been meeting throughout the day to prepare for the storm. Winds should pick up later in Sunday and the full effects should be felt Monday, officials said.


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