Every town has its own way of welcoming summer.
Vernon celebrated the return of sun and fun on Saturday with the annual town picnic, complete with a parade, barbeque, and fireworks.
And, as has been the case for the past four decades, the center for all the action was the town's recreation area, more than 25 acres of land on Pond Road, featuring a playground; cookout facilities; tennis, basketball, and shuffleboard courts; a ball field with dugouts; hiking trails; and the center's signature feature – a swimming pool with two diving boards.
Saturday's town picnic started off with a morning softball game pitting Recreation Department staff against Vernon residents. The residents won, 5-4.