The Vernon Town Council voted to appoint Jeremy Geller to fill the remainder of the council seat vacated by Ariana Nieves.

Phyllis, speaking for the Vernon Democratic Town Committee, nominated Geller "to fulfill the remainder of the position vacated by Ariana Neves." The nomination was seconded by Lori and approved by the council, with five members voting in favor and three — Jim, Laura and Patricia — opposed.

Council members asked whether an updated resume had been provided; the mayor and other members said an older application or resume might be on file and that standard practice has been to review whatever materials are available. The council discussed preferences for receiving updated candidate materials before appointments, but no formal rule change was adopted at the meeting.

The appointment follows the resignation of Ariana Nieves, announced earlier in the meeting. The council did not specify an effective date beyond the approval at the Nov. 18 meeting.

The council adjourned after approving routine minutes and other consent items; no additional action on this appointment was recorded at the meeting.