Burlington s Main Street construction begins Monday, February 5 wcax.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wcax.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lenora Travis first called Seven Days because she wanted somebody to write about the VFW. The club had made a deal to sell its headquarters on South Winooski Avenue in Burlington to the Champlain Housing Trust, which would redevelop the property into affordable housing while including a new, smaller space for the club.
At City Market, "she put care into the smallest things, because something as simple as arranging the garlic neatly showed respect for both the grower and the customer," coworker Sarah Zareva said. "She did this because she felt providing food was the root of community." Over her 21 years as the co-op's Burlington produce buyer, Mary championed local farms but never coddled them. With clear communication and expectations, she helped farmers thrive, made it easier for people to buy local vegetables and fruits, and boosted agriculture around the state.
Many organizations and businesses in our region are working to help their neighbors to have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Check out some of the places handing out free meals or providing services this Thanksgiving.