In The Press

The Concert Venue story was initially carried by the Journal Inquirer in December and then by the Reminder News in January. In addition there has been coverage on Channel 3 & 30 in Hartford. The Hartford Courant didn't cover the story until February 5. For the best coverage of this issue we'd suggest subscribing to the Journal Inquirer. This also give you access to their website.

Click on the dates to read the articles and letters.

On The Air

March 11 - WFSB/CBS Channel 3, 11 O'Clock News

March 11 - WVIT/NBC Channel 30, 11 O'Clock News - Text only, no video.

February 18 - WFSB/CBS Channel 3, 6 O'Clock News

February 4 - WVIT/NBC Channel 30, 11 O'Clock News

February 4 - Fox 61, 11 O'Clock News

February 4 - WFSB/CBS Channel 3, 6 O'Clock News

February 4 - WVIT/NBC Channel 30, 11 O'Clock News - Text only, no video.

February 3 - WFSB/CBS Channel 3, 11 O'Clock News

Peter Stone has filmed all of the PZC hearings for our Community Voice Channel. They will air on Comcast cable channel 96. They will be shown on March 1, 10 and 20. See dates and times of showings. They are also available for purchase.

Journal Inquirer Articles

March 12: "PZC denies concert venue application" covers the March 11 special hearing denying TicketNetwork's application.

March 5: "Developers respond to critics" covers the March 4 hearing, which was TicketNetwork's rebuttal. You'll have to print this one out to read. It wasn't posted on JI's website so is scanned.

March 4: "Residents wrap up case against TicketNetwork application" covers the March 3 hearing, which was primarily our comments.

February 26: "Opposition to Vernon concert site presents its case" covers the February 25 hearing, which was primarily our comments.

February 19: "Town attorney clamps down on hearing" covers the February 18 hearing, which was dominated by legal issues.

February 16: "JI won’t pull reporter from Vernon venue story" is an article on TicketNetwork's attempt to influence the newspapers coverage of the hearings.

February 12: "TicketNetwork in Vernon: An open, deliberative process" is an editorial urging that Vernon take its time and study the issue thoroughly.

February 5: "Opponents to concert venue plan have their turn Thursday" covers the February 4 hearing.

February 4: "TicketNetwork completes presentation, public comment expected tonight" covers the February 3 hearing.

January 22: "All about noise - Results of concert site test disputed" covers the January 21 Planning & Zoning Committee hearing.

January 8: "Hearing on concert venue proposal brings out crowd Thursday" covers the January 7 Planning & Zoning Committee hearing.

December 24: "TicketNetwork concert site cited for wetlands violations in 2008" delves into TicketNetwork owner Don Vaccaro's wetland issues, building permit issues and price gouging lawsuits.

December 21: "Neighbors upset with plan to put concert stage on South Frontage Road" describes the plan and neighborhood concern.

Journal Inquirer Letters

March 9: Letter by Maureen Donahue discrediting TicketNetwork's estimate of a positive economic impact from their venue.

March 5: Letters by Don Vaccaro & Viveca Woods commenting on Journal Inquirer articles.

January 27: Letter by David J. McQuade reviews concerns about concert venue.

January 6: Letter by Jon Roe provides overview and focuses on the effect on the character of the area.

January 6: Letter by Linda Vendrillo focuses on environmental effects.

Reminder News

April 5: "Development budget raises voices" covers March 31 Town Council budget meeting.

March 16: "PZC votes: Rockville will not rock" covers the March 11 hearings.

March 9: "Venue to police self as permit caveat" covers the March 3 & 4 hearings.

March 2: "Developer, residents not in concert" covers the February 25 hearing.

February 23: "Lawyers cloud PZC/venue picture" covers the February 18 hearing.

February 23: "Conflict of interest claims made against concert venue reporter"

February 9: "Crowd airs concerns about venue" covers the February 3 and 4 hearings.

January 26: "Residents make noise over venue" covers the January 21 hearing.

January 12: "Ticket Network concert venue proposal drawing opposition" covers the January 7 hearing and presents TicketNetwork's side of the story.

Hartford Courant

April 7: "Company Won't Appeal Amphitheater Rejection"

March 25: "Vernon-Based TicketNetwork Weighs Its Future In Town"

March 12: "Plan For Outdoor Amphitheater In Vernon Denied"

February 16: "Proposed amphitheater in Vernon faces long odds" is a blog by rock critic Eric Danton.

February 9: "Developer: Amphitheater Would Have Benefits"

February 5: "Residents In Vernon Oppose Proposed Concert Venue"

TicketNews (Subsidiary of TicketNetwork)

March 12: "Vernon PZC rejects application for TicketNetwork Forest concert venue"

March 5: "TicketNetwork Forest awaits Vernon PZC ruling after weeks of testimony, rebuttal"

February 19: "Public hearings continue for revised TicketNetwork Forest venue plan"

February 5: "TicketNetwork faces local opposition over proposed outdoor concert venue"

Hartford Business Journal

April 5: "TicketNetwork Shops For Home"