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Some Vermonters have raised concerns that confusion could be swirling around the use of face and nose coverings, following a flurry of policy changes announced as COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and infections decrease.
Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, quickly followed the CDC s lead, announcing late last week fully vaccinated people don t need masks anymore indoors or out. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
The Burlington City Council, though, broke with the governor and the wishes of Mayor Miro Weinberger, choosing to keep a local mask rule in effect.
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In Shrewsbury, Pierce s Store, reopened as a cooperative in 2009, is thriving. Manager Elana Levin was too busy for an interview. Photos by C.B. Hall
by C.B. Hall, Vermont Business Magazine If you don t have a store, you can t really have a town, Ripton resident and prominent environmentalist Bill McKibben wrote in a
New York Times op-ed three years ago.
It s a thought that haunts many Vermont towns, as general stores, long a sine qua non of village economies – and the Vermont brand – contend with today s economic forces. From Albany in the state s northeast to West Rupert in the southwest, dozens of communities have confronted what it means to see their local stores endangered, or closed.
Sponsored and Supported by Farrell Distributing
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Retail and Grocers Association (VRGA) and the Vermont Specialty Food Association (VSFA) work together to guide Vermont made products through the doors of grocery and retail stores statewide. In early 2021, VRGA Member Farrell Distributing partnered with the two associations to pair Vermont specialty foods with beverages that would enhance and highlight the unique nature of both products.
With a wide assortment of beers, wine, ciders and non-alcoholic (NA) beverages in their catalog, Farrell was the right choice to lead this project.
“We employ full time beer, cider and wine trainers on staff. In addition to our internal training, we offer training services for our retailers across the state,” said Ryan Chaffin, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Farrell Distributing. “We were thrilled to partner on this collaboration to curate and produce some content that hopefully sparks some