There is a scene toward the end of The Shawshank Redemption. Red, the character played by Morgan Freeman, had just been paroled and was walking down a street. He stops at a pawn shop and gazes into the window.
There is a spot in Downtown Rockville that resembles that very scene - a vacant storefront on Park Street just down the hill from Rockville Superior Court.
What should be in the piciture for the vacancy?
Yes, we have zoning regulations, but put all of that aside for now and concentrate on what you would like to see there or what would be the best use for the community.
Tell us in the comments.
About this column: In highlighting vacant buildings in Vernon, we are aiming to help residents take a proactive role in planning and building their community. We'll take your feedback to public officials and property owners. Know of a vacant building we should highlight? Tell us in the comments below, or e-mail Vernon Patch editor Chris Dehnel at chris.dehnel@patch.com.
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