Sunday, January 9, 2011

Vernon Commons Plaza

Source: Showcase.com


Vernon Commons on 520 Hartford Tpk, Vernon CT has had its share of troubles keeping the plaza occupied. The most recent failure was Ski and Scuba, a consignment store dedicated to summer and winter sports, most notably specializing in scuba diving training. Also, Charlie's, a family own restaurant serving breakfast and lunch has also shut down.

All is not lost yet, the former site of Ski and Scuba has been renovated for Pedal Power, a bicycle shop based out of Middletown, Connecticut. The move would bring back a bicycle store to Vernon after the close of Vernon Cycle years ago. The new bicycle shop would be greatly welcomed since the Route 30 area boasts a great system of biking trails sponsored by the Rails to Trails Program.