Vernon In 2025: Stories That Made An Impact

VERNON, CT — The hospital was saved. A landmark building was given new life. A mural on the side of a building outlined life in Vernon.

Civil War brothers were reunited.

The year 2025 was certainly a busy one in Vernon.

Here are some stories that impacted life in Vernon over the past 12 months:

Community

• Vernon's Landmark 'Weird' Monument Back And Better Than Ever
• Connecticut Civil War Brothers Reunited At Museum In Vernon
• Local Historian's Book Rides The Old Rockville-To-Stafford Trolleys
• Vernon Pet Pantry Has 16,101 Reasons To Celebrate 1st Anniversary
• Historic Final Resting Place For The Dead In Vernon Getting New Life

Business

• Conditions On Hartford HealthCare Takeover of Rockville General Hospital Designed For 'Continuity'
• Another Vintage Collectibles Store Leaving Plaza in Vernon
• Vernon Among Tops In Connecticut For Nip Bottles Sold
• Mural On Wall Of Vernon Business Celebrates Life In Town
• Vernon Residents Start Your Engines: Drive-Up Coffee Shop Set To Open

Schools

• Rockville High School Coaching Legend Art Wheelock Gets Hall Of Fame Honor
• VCMS Named Among The Top 100 Middle Schools In The State
• Rockville High School's $1.7 Million Aquaculture Wing Now In Operation
• Ram Jam: New Mascot Already Making An Impression
• Meet Northeast School's New Principal

Police and Fire

• Vernon Fire Department Pulls It Off: 500 Holiday Gifts Delivered To Local Children
• Vernon Pair Arrested In Highway Sign-Stealing Escapade: State Police
• Warrant Outlines Millions In Gambling Plays For Funeral Director Accused Of Stealing From Clients
• Vernon Has A New Police Captain As 19-Year-Veteran Appointed
• Sentence Rendered In Vernon Deadly Trench Collapse Case

Government

• There's New Life For A Landmark Building In Vernon
• Mayor Re-Elected, Balance Of Power Shifts On Council
• Construction Officially Starts On Addition To Vernon Senior Center
• Upgrades To Vernon's Regional Sewer Plant Are Done — And Millions Under Budget
• Probate Court, Youth Services Enjoying Benefits Of Restored Citizens Block Building In Vernon