Julie Gay cuts a ribbon for the opening of a new location for Lift My Mood Thrift Shop & Gifts. From left are Stephanie Scilingo, president of the Vernon Chamber of Commerce; Scilingo’s granddaughter Ava LaMantia; Edward and Julie Gay; Mayor Howard Burrell; Councilwoman Peg Distasi; mayoral candidate Sally Rinker; and Jen Lubliner of the Vernon Chamber. (Photo provided)
From left are Edward and Julie Gay, Mayor Howard Burrell, Councilwoman Peg DiStasi and mayoral candidate Sally Rinker.
Lift My Mood Thrift Shop & Gifts has moved to a bigger store in the same lot on Route 94 in the McAfee section of Vernon.
The business has expanded from a thrift shop to include a gift shop with items created by local makers.
All children’s clothing is always $1, and most adult clothing is $3. Also for sale are home goods, accessories, toys, books and more.
One shelf is labeled “Give what you can, Take what you need.” Residents may bring items that they don’t need and take what they can use.