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…
Welcome to Montpelier Program Aims to Draw New Businesses
Montpelier Alive and the Montpelier Development Corporation announced last week the launch of the Welcome to Montpelier program, aimed at attracting new businesses to…
People’s United Bank to be Sold to Buffalo-Based Bank
Buffalo-based M&T Bank announced yesterday that they have acquired Connecticut-based People’s United Bank for $7.6 billion in an all-stock transfer. Pending regulatory approvals, the…
COVID Help For Businesses and Workers Offered
The Vermont District Office of the Small Business Administration has two Paycheck Protection Program weekly webinars. The PPP First and Second Draw webinar is…
New Business Hires: Randall Lyons and Ellie Tobin Stubbs
Mad River Valley Real Estate Hires Randall Lyons The Mad River Valley and central Vermont are great places to live and work, which is…
Price Chopper and Tops Market to Merge
The Golub Corporation, owners of Price Chopper/Market 32 stores, and Tops Market, two New York-based grocery chains with Central Vermont connections, announced on Monday…
Green Mountain Fitness Reopens
To anyone whose New Year’s resolution is to get in shape, you’re in luck: Green Mountain Community Fitness plans to fully reopen on Jan.…
Walk into a New ‘Storybook’ Store in Montpelier
Shopping at Minikin, Montpelier’s newest children’s toy and clothing store, is like walking into the pages of a storybook. The shop, located on State…
Backing Our Green Future: A Capital Idea
Talk about your slow starts. The only thing “new” about renewable energy is its sudden emergence as a port in the storm, to rescue…
Six New Apartments Coming to Elm Street
Developer Steve Ribolini plans to create six new apartments in a building at 38 Elm Street in Montpelier that had for many years housed…
Restaurant Update: Grub, Woodbelly, Julio’s
Despite the challenges wrought by the pandemic, Montpelier restaurateurs are looking to the future. Here is the latest: Grub: That’s the new name for…
Restaurants React to Rising COVID-19 Cases
Restaurants around town are taking a hiatus as COVID cases continue to rise in Washington County. Julio’s Cantina is one of several local restaurants…
New England Culinary Institute to “Teach Out,” Then Move to Ohio
Dr. Milan Milasinovic, president of New England Culinary Institute, updated The Bridge on the current state of the school. There are currently 25 students…
Local Stores Report Limits on Outdoor Sports Inventory
With winter weather soon approaching and the pandemic surging on, outdoor sports equipment has become a number one purchase for those who are tired…
New Restaurant Planned For Former Kismet Space
Justin Dain, a chef-owner who grew up in Waterbury and has been working as executive chef at the Hanover Inn in New Hampshire, has…
Businesses Plan for a Winter of Waiting Outside
Restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores have adapted their businesses to the pandemic by offering curbside pickup and takeout. But having those options create lines…
The Wayside Opens Indoor Seating
The Wayside Restaurant is back in business for indoor and takeout food service. Employee Shay Chantal said they are allowed to have 80 customers,…
Blue Stone Owner Talks About Leaving Montpelier
COVID-19 a Factor in Blue Stone’s Departure The Montpelier branch of the three Blue Stone restaurants has completely moved out of the building at…
Uncommon Market Changing Hands
Peter Foote and Sharon Allen are turning The Uncommon Market over to new owners. The Uncommon Market, popular for its seafood, sandwiches, and coffee,…
Blue Stone Moves Out of Montpelier
The big wooden sign is gone. Most furniture has been removed. The windows are covered with brown paper. It appears the Blue Stone pizza…
Hippie Chickpea to Open For Takeout
Vince Muraco of the Hippie Chickpea eatery on Elm Street has announced the restaurant will be opening this Thursday, July 23, for takeout orders.…