Vernon's Trail Mural Ready For Next Round Of Refurbishment

VERNON, CT — Renewed efforts are afoot to keep the Vernon Rails-to-Trails mural refreshed.

The efforts are being undertaken by the Vernon Greenways Volunteers, a group often seen on the trails with rakes, shovels and bags to keep the trail system safe and looking good while working with the Vernon Parks and Recreation Department.

The mural is located where the trail system travels under Interstate-84 to the south of the 500 block of Route 30. It was first created in 2016 to solve a graffiti problem in the tunnel, but has since become a well-known and interesting feature for trail users.

A section is refreshed by an artist every year and a new round is planned for September.

To date, $1,800 has been raised, but an additional $1,200 is needed to cover the cost of paint, materials and labor, according t0 the Vernon Greenways Volunteers. The project was originally funded by a $5,000 grant from Pratt & Whitney.

Those providing $100 or more will be recognized as a project sponsor. Contributions in any amount are welcome, with sponsors having their name, company or organization posted on the sign next to the mural.

Here is a look at the mural:

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Donations to the project can be sent to VGV leader Don Bellingham, 64 Gerald Drive, Vernon, CT 06066. Checks should be made out to “Friends of HRLP, Inc.” (Hockanum River Linear Park), a 501c3 organization and fiscal sponsor of VGV. Donations are tax deductible.