‘Not My Choice’: Longtime Business To Close In Milford

MILFORD, CT — Scoot & Paddle, an outdoor adventure shop specializing in kayaks and paddleboards, is closing its doors after 13 years in business in Walnut Beach.

"This was not my choice, but with the changing landscape of the area and rising costs, my time here is coming to a close," the owner wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

However, the owner said this "isn’t the end — just a pause while I figure out what’s next." She said that her hope is "to continue sharing the joy of paddling and community in some way, shape, or form in the future."

The post garnered 498 reactions and 235 comments.

"This is truly devastating news," one commenter wrote. "It's not just about my personal love for Scoot and Paddle, which has been such a vital part of my life, but also the profound impact this will have on the neighborhood."

The shop located at 28 Naugatuck Ave. near the beach also offered bike and scooter rentals.

Scoot & Paddle has a 4.9-star rating on 247 Google reviews. The business is now listed as temporarily closed.

"All things change, and I believe everything happens for a reason," the owner wrote. "I will always be grateful for what we built together — for helping make every day an adventure and making Milford a vacation destination, for lifting each other up, and for proving that community is what makes everything worthwhile."

Scoot & Paddle has a Shelton location at Indian Well State Park listed on its website.

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