Barre Tobacco and Beer Shop Opens in Former Boisvert Spot
BARRE — In mid-April, Ankit Patel opened the Barre Tobacco and Beer Shop at the 200 North Main Street space that had been occupied for decades by Boisvert’s Shoe Repair, next door…
New Gift, Art and Accessories Store Opens on State Street
AWE, a store featuring a huge selection of socks for children and adults as well as hats, jewelry, furniture, pottery, greeting cards and more,…
Panera Bread Closed Permanently
It appears that the Panera Bread restaurant is, in fact, permanently closed effective Nov. 30. Dumpsters and other signs of deconstruction began appearing during…
Community and Business News in Brief, Dec. 7, 2022
Police Chief Recruitment Underway As Montpelier Police Chief Brian Peete’s departure to the Midwest nears, City Manager Bill Fraser has opened the recruitment process…
Montpelier’s First Recreational Cannabis Store Opens
MONTPELIER — During a laid-back grand opening, retail recreational cannabis store Gram Central opened its doors to customers Oct. 21. Located at 120 River…
Barr Hill Expands, Pledges to Protect Pollinator Habitat
Caledonia Spirits has pledged to save 250,000 square feet (or 5.7 acres) of pollinator habitat following “Bee’s Knees Week” last month. But that’s just…
Butterfly Bakery Expands: Now Carries Goats Milk Caramel
When two local businesses set up at the Capital City Farmers Market a few years ago, neither could have guessed they would end up…
Alla Vita Closing Soon
The announcement that Alla Vita, the beautifully appointed specialty olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and wine shop that has graced State Street for nearly a…
Happy 50th to Perry’s and Hunger Mountain Co-op!
Perry’s Service Station and the Hunger Mountain Co-op both turn 50 this year. A three-generation family business currently run by Brad Perry, Perry’s has…
$1.1M Awarded to Local Dairy Processors for Sustainable Packaging
As consumer demand grows for sustainable packaging solutions, the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center has prioritized projects that will reduce the use of virgin…
Higher Heating Costs Could Make For An Expensive Winter
Prices for heating oil, propane, and cord wood are all up substantially from last winter — especially heating oil — which could mean higher…
Heney Realtors Acquired by Element Real Estate
Vermont is distinguished by its efforts to minimize the intrusion of large and overbearing roadside signs, but one of the smaller, approved signs familiar…
Amira: Housekeeper Extraordinaire at the Gary Residence
By Nat FrothinghamOn Thursday, June 24, Amira Drljacic will reach a personal milestone. On that day she will celebrate the 20th anniversary of being…
First Retail Pot Growers OK’d by City
So you want to sell retail pot in a downtown storefront with a catchy name. Where are you getting it? Ben Jenkins and Jesse…
Community and Business News in Brief, May 25, 2022
Bolton Valley Names Mathes VP and COO Bolton Valley Resort announces that Nathaniel Mathes has been promoted as the new vice president and chief…
Heard on the Street, April 27, 2022
Green Up Day Work to Get a Boost Montpelier officials are submitting a grant application to the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District to…
Business News in Brief
Downstreet Hires New CEO After an intense four-month national search, Downstreet Housing and Community Development (Downstreet) has chosen Angie Harbin as the organization’s new…
Local Businesses Step Up to Aid Ukraine
Millions are fleeing their homes. Those who cannot escape are left vulnerable and hungry as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues. But from 4,500 miles…
See Ya! Bill’s Barber Shop to Close
“I hope they don’t think I’m already gone,” Bill Calkins, the longtime central Vermont barber, told me the last time I got my haircut.…
Mixing it Up: New Owner at Capital Kitchen
A popular kitchen goods store in downtown Montpelier is changing hands. Jess Turner has sold Capital Kitchen, 18 State Street, to Chris McDonald, manager…
Be Chill: Gelato Store Changes Hands
Chill Vermont Gelato, Montpelier’s go-to spot for Italian-style ice cream has new owners. Amanda and Alec Long have purchased the business from Nora and…