Waverly Tavern Begins to Sell Off Equipment

Saute' pans were stacked in the kitchen entry at the now-closed Waverly Tavern Restaurant and Bar on Monday as owner John Glass begins the task of selling off his restaurant equipment. 

A company which purchases used restaurant supplies was hauling off appliances through the front door of the building while workers began the final clean-up of the large kitchen area.

Glass said the removal of the equipment would probably take all week. No one has stepped forward "as of now" to lease the restaurant space, he said Monday. 

About 25 employees lost their jobs when Glass decided he could no longer keep the restaurant open . He said some workers got other jobs but most would have to sign up for unemployment.

Just a month ago, U.S. Congressman Christopher Murphy chose the restaurant's banquet room as the location for his announcement that he would seek election to the U.S. Senate.

The Cheshire Kiwanis Club had held their  meeting at the Waverly for about a decade. Their last meeting there was on Feb. 16.  A new location has not yet been chosen for their future meetings, according to club's website.