The best of the best of Windham County and beyond,
chosen by you!
2019
A special publication of the Brattleboro Reformer, Saturday, July 27, 2019 GREAT NEW LOCATION
Thank You Once Again... Many thanks to our Community that has voted us Best Real Estate Office 4 years in a row and much appreciation to all that voted Chris Lewis Best Real Estate Agent
402 CANAL STREET
BRATTLEBORO AREA REALTY 802-257-1335
802-380-2088
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Table of Contents
Food and Drink
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Automotive
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Shopping
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Entertainment
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Services
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Community Life
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Home Improvement
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Around 70 people participated in the 3rd annual Brattle Paddle, in Brattleboro, on Sunday, June 30, 2019.
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Thank you for once again voting us Best Car Wash in Brattleboro! 873 Putney Rd. 802-257-5191 Like us at Facebook.com/burtontouchfreecarwash
2019
www.burtoncarwash.com
BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT
BEST ATMOSPHERE
West River Marina
See: Best Overal Restaurant
West River Marina
28 Spring Tree Road, Brattleboro 802-257-7563 marina.restaurant Hours of Operation Sun: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon-Wed: 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs-Sat: 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Runner Up: Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery
BEST ASIAN
Runner Up: Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery
BEST BAKERY
Amy’s 113 Main St., Brattleboro 802-231-1071 Hours of Operation Mon-Sat: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Runner Up: Top Tier
Panda North 1332 Putney Road, Ste. 200, Brattleboro 802-257-4578 pandanorthvt.com
Runner Up: Panasian
Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery 36 Bridge St., Brattleboro 802-490-2534 whetstonestation.com
Runner Up: West River Marina
BEST BBQ
Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery See: Best Bar
Top of the Hill Grill 632 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-258-9178 topofthehillgrill.com Hours of Operation Mon-Sun: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Runner Up: Hazel
BEST BREAKFAST
Runner Up: West River Marina
BEST CATERER
Hardy Foard Catering The Porch Cafe: 648 Putney Road, Brattleboro 603-721-6078 theporchtoo.com/catering Runner Up: Vermont Country Deli
Chelsea Royal Diner 487 Marlboro Road, West Brattleboro 802-254-8399 chelsearoyaldiner.com
BEST DELI
Hours of Operation Mon-Sun: 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
436 Western Ave., Brattleboro 802-257-9254 vermontcountrydeli.com
Runner Up: Delightfully Delicious
Vermont Country Deli
Hours of Operation Mon-Sun: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Runner Up: Gouger’s
Hours of Operation Sun-Wed: 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Thanks for Voting Us
Best Deli in 2019! THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE #1 STORE FOR SHOES IN BRATTLEBORO Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun 11am-4pm
(802) 254-8515
Open 7 Days a Week! 2019
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 802-257-9254 436 Western Ave., Brattleboro, VT 05301 vermontcountrydeli.com
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Hours of Operation Mon-Thurs: 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri-Sat: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun: 12 noon - 9:30 p.m.
BEST BAR
BEST BURGER
Thurs-Sat: 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
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Food and Drink BEST FRENCH FRIES
Fast Eddie’s 833 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-579-1474 fasteddiesbakery.com Hours of Operation Tues-Sun: 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon: Closed Runner Up: Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery
BEST ICE CREAM
Blueberry Haus 802-233-7483 blueberryhaus.com Guilford: 809 Guilford Center Road Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 3:30 - 9 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: 1 - 9 p.m. Brattleboro: 19 Elliot St. Hours of Operation Mon.-Tues.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wed.-Sat.: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun.: 12 noon - 6 p.m. Runner Up: Fast Eddie’s
BEST INDIAN
India Masala House 889 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-490-2824 facebook.com/indiamasalahouse Hours of Operation Mon.: Closed Tues.-Sun.: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5 - 9:30 p.m.
BEST ITALIAN
Blue Moose 39 Main St., Brattleboro 802-254-6245 bluemoosebistro.com Hours of Operation Mon.: Closed Tues.-Thurs.: 5 - 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.: 5 - 9 p.m.
BEST MEXICAN
BEST SEAFOOD/SUSHI
Tito’s Taqueria
Panda North
972 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-246-7217 titosvt.com
See: Best Asian
Hours of Operation Mon.-Sat.: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
BEST STEAKHOUSE
Runner Up: Twin Flames
BEST PIZZA
Brattleboro Village Pizza 1155 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-257-5065 villagepizzaexit3.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Sat.: Opens 11 a.m. Sun.: Opens 12 noon Runner Up: Vermont Inn
Runner Up: Panasian
New England House 254 Marlboro Road, Brattleboro 802-254-6886 newenglandhousevt.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Tues.: Closed Wed.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4:30 - 9 p.m. Sun.: 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Runner Up: Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery
BEST TAKEOUT
Panda North See: Best Asian Runner Up: Tito’s
Runner Up: Ramunto’s
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BEST ANTIQUES
Keene, N.H.: 540 Main St. 603-335-8200
Twice Upon a Time
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun.: 12 noon - 4 p.m.
63 Main St., Brattleboro 802-254-2261 twicetime.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Essex Junction: 27 Park St. 802-878-6868
Runner Up: Townshend Auction
BEST APPLIANCES
Cocoplum Appliances cocoplumappliances.com Brattleboro: 1300 Putney Road 802-254-9104
Runner Up: Manny’s
BEST ART GALLERY
Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts 183 Main St., Brattleboro 802-251-8290 mitchellgiddingsfinearts.com
Brattleboro: 74 Main St. 802-254-2933
Runner Up: Vermont Artisans
BEST BOOKSTORE
Everyone’s Books 25 Elliot St., Brattleboro 802-254-8160 everyonesbks.com
North Swanzey, N.H.: 74 Monadnock Highway 603-352-6200
Hours of Operation Mon.: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri.-Sat.: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours of Operation Mon.-Tues.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Runner Up: Brattleboro Bookstore
BEST CLOTHING
Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters samsoutfitters.com
Hours of Operation Mon.-Tues.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hadley, Mass.: 227 Russell St. 413-582-9820 Hours of Operation Mon.-Sat.: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Runner Up: Peebles
Floor Design Locally Owned “Doing it right for Decades” We are honored to receive this award. Thank you to everyone that voted us Best Flooring Store in the area!
802-254-9303 • www.LawtonFloorDesign.com
2019
LAND MANAGEMENT LLC LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION Dummerston, Vt
802-536-4025
“We wouldn’t have had so much success if not for our friendly, loyal customers. We look forward to continuously making you proud to have us on your projects, big or small!.”
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Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun.: Closed
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun.: Closed
Hours of Operation Wed.-Mon.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Hours of Operation Mon.-Thurs.: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. - Sat.: 7 a.m. - 12 midnight Sun.: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Runner Up: NH State Liquor Store
BEST MUSIC
Turn It Up! 85 Main St., Brattleboro 802-251-6015 turnitup.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Thurs.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Runner Up: Stone Church
BEST NURSERY/ GARDEN SUPPLIES
Achille Agway Brattleboro: 1277 Putney Road 802-254-8755 Hillsboro, N.H.: 191 Henniker St. 603-464-3755 Keene, N.H.: 80 Martell Ct. 603-357-5720 Milford, N.H.: 251 Elm St. 603-637-1669 Peterborough, N.H.: 65 Jaffrey Road 603-924-6801 Walpole, N.H.: 334 Main St. 603-756-9400 Hours of Operation Mon.-Sat.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Runner Up: Walker Farm
BEST OFFICE SUPPLIES
BEST ORGANIC/ HEALTH FOOD 2 Main St., Brattleboro 802-257-0236 brattleborofoodcoop.coop Hours of Operation Mon.-Sat.: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Runner Up: Hannaford
BEST PET SUPPLIES
One Stop Country Pet Supply onestopcountrypet.com Brattleboro: 648 Putney Road 802-257-3700 Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun., 12 noon - 6 p.m. Keene, N.H.: 26 Ash Brook Road 603-352-9200 Hours of Operation Mon.-Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 8 pm. Fri.-Sat.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Runner Up: Achille Agway
BEST SHOES
Shoe Tree 135 Main St., Brattleboro 802-254-8515 shoetreevermont.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Sat.: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Runner Up: Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters
Staples
BEST TOYS
768 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-257-5596 staples.com
Love it Twice
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
capturing candid and authentic moments
Brattleboro Food Co-op
See: Best Consignment Runner Up: Beadniks
2019 contact: 802-579-7481 email: mapleleafphotography@hotmail.com www.southernvermontphotographer.com
Thank You.
All of us at Whetstone Station are flattered to have been voted best bar and best burger. Thank you for a great 7 years.We are committed to working everyday to make Whetstone Station even more awesome.
Whetstone Station Restaurant & Brewery
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A Southern Vermont Photographer
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BEST ASSISTED LIVING/ NURSING HOME
BEST BANK
Brattleboro Savings & Loan
Valley Cares 457 Grafton Road, Townshend 802-365-4115 valleycares.org
brattbank.com
Runner Up: Pine Heights
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Brattleboro: 972 Putney Road 802-246-1600
2019
OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 8-5:30 2 SATURDAY 9-4 While quantities last.
Not responsible for typographical errors.
800-235-7337 802-254-9104
brown computer solutions
Salon Meraki 266 Canal St., Brattleboro 802-451-0027
#1 in Eye Care
Robert J. Cotter, O.D.
328 Western Avenue • Brattleboro, VT 05301 www.brattleborofamilyeyecare.com
(802) 254-9012
Thank you for voting us #1 for Best Local Computer Specialist!
Sales Service Training
43 Main St., Keene, NH (603) 352-3349 27 Birge St., Brattleboro, VT 05301 (802) 251-0479 Apple® and the Apple logo are trademarks of 116 Benmont Ave., Bennington, VT 05201 ® Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. countries. (802) 681-7565 Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
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BEST BARBER/ HAIR SALON
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COCOPLUM APPLIANCES 1300 PUTNEY ROAD BRATTLEBORO, VT
Runner Up: Peoples Bank
Bondville: 59 Vt. Rte. 30 802-297-2507
WE SERVICE THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST APPLIANCES!
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Wilmington: 108 East Main St. 802-464-2330 Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Brattleboro: 221 Main St. 802-254-5333
WHAT WE SELL
Hours of Operation Mon., Wed.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues.: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
westbee.org
salonmeraki.org Hours of Operation Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 9 a .m. - 7 p.m. Wed.: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun.-Mon.: Closed Runner Up: Shear Designs Hair Studio and Tanning
BEST CELLULAR PROVIDER
AT&T 725 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-275-4368 att.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Sat.: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Runner Up: Verizon
BEST CHILD CARE
West Bee Nursery School 880 Western Ave., Brattleboro 802-257-7155
Runner Up: TIE: Wonder in the Woods/Tiny Tots
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
Steven Gruber, Gruber Chiropractic 20 Technology Drive, Brattleboro 802-254-3300 gruberchiro.com Hours of Operation Mon.: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: Closed Runner Up: Marcy Caulkins
THANK YOU 2019
A Recipe for Investment Strategies
BEST COMPUTER SPECIALIST
Brown Computer Solutions
Phil George 802-254-5226
Ana Saavedra 802-257-4144
Nick Dubois 802-257-7585
Josh Roberts 802-579-1364
David McFadden 802-251-0405
Andrew George 802-254-5226
Daniel Richardson 802-257-7585
Call or visit your local Edward Jones financial advisor today. www.EdwardJones.com
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Did you know that one of the world’s top circus schools is located right here in Brattleboro, Vermont? All ages and abilities are welcome! Classes, Camps, Performances and more!
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Services 877-447-9663 bcsmacs.com Brattleboro: 27 Birge St. Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun.: Closed Keene, N.H.: 43 Main St. Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun.: 12 noon - 4 p.m. Runner Up: 2 Wired Guys
BEST CREDIT UNION
River Valley Credit Union rivercu.com Bellows Falls: 11A Hospital Ct. 802-463-5065 Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Brattleboro: 820 Putney Road 802-254-4800
Hours of Operation Mon.-Wed.: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 12 noon Putney: 52 Main St. 802-387-5871 Hours of Operation Mon.-Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. daily Springfield: 34 Clinton St. 802-885-4565 Hours of Operation Mon.-Wed.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 12 noon Townshend: 1154 Vt. Rte. 30 802-365-7272 Hours of Operation Mon.-Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed 1 - 2 p.m. daily Runner Up: Members First
BEST DANCE/MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
Kelly’s Dance Academy 642 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-254-7499 kellys-dance-academy.com Runner Up: Brattleboro School of Dance
BEST DENTIST
Professional Dental Care 72 High St., Brattleboro 802-254-9644 brattleborovtdentist.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Thurs.: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri.: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Runner Up: West River Family
BEST DOCTOR
Tony Blofson, Maplewood Family Practice
63 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro 802-254-1311 bmhvt.org/staff/tony-blofson Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Runner Up: Tim Shafer
BEST EMERGENCY CARE
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital 185 Grafton Road, Townshend 802-365-7357 gracecottage.org Runner Up: Brattleboro Memorial
BEST EYE CARE
Dr. Robert J. Cotter, Brattleboro Family Eye Care 328 Western Ave., Brattleboro 802-254-9012 brattleborofamilyeyecare.com
On behalf of all Grace Cottage staff members & volunteers,
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THANK YOU for this special recognition!
• Best Hospital • Best Emergency Care • Best Physical Therapy • Best Pediatrician: Dr. Elizabeth Linder • Best Place to Work
FAMILY HEALTH & HOSPITAL
We Go Beyond Patient Care 10
Pictured above, roughly half of the 200+ employees who have earned this distinction.
Townshend, Vermont
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Runner Up: Dana McGinn
BEST FUNERAL HOME
Atamaniuk Funeral Home 40 Terrace St., Brattleboro 802-254-8183 atamaniuk.com Runner Up: Ker Westerlund
BEST HOSPITAL
Grace Cottage See: Best Emergency Care Runner Up: Brattleboro Memorial
BEST INSURANCE
Richards Group 48 Harris Place, Brattleboro 802-254-6016 therichardsgrp.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Runner Up: Putnam Insurance
BEST INVESTMENT edwardjones.com
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David McFadden 51 Main St., Brattleboro 802-251-0405 Ana M. Saavedra 225 Main St., Brattleboro 802-257-4144
peoples.com/personal/mortgages/mlo/ mortgage-officer-cathy-eakins Runner Up: River Valley Credit Union
Nick Dubois 275 Western Ave., Brattleboro 802-257-7585
BEST NAIL SALON
Philip A. George 1222 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-254-5226
896 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-254-4700
Andrew J. George 1222 Putney Road 802-254-5226
Lucky Nails Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
802-258-2303 hotelrx.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun.: Closed Runner Up: Messenger Valley Pharmacy
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
Maple Leaf Photography
Runner Up: Shear Designs
Runner Up: TrustCo
36 Allerton Ave., Brattleboro 802-579-7481 southernvermontphotographer.com Runner Up: Meghan Fagley
BEST LAWYER
BEST PET SERVICES
Christopher S. Dugan
Vermont New Hampshire Vet Clinic
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY
38 East West Road, East Dummerston 802-254-5422 vtnhvet.com
See: Best Emergency Care
111 Main St., Brattleboro 802-251-099 Runner Up: TIE: Jean Giddings/ Crispe & Crispe/Tom Costello
BEST MASSAGE
Lindsay Crossman, Brattleboro Massage & Reiki 32 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro 802-257-0571 Runner Up: Jasmine Day Spa
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Joshua C. Roberts 263 Canal St., Brattleboro 802-579-1364
BEST MORTGAGE BROKER
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Runner Up: TIE: Tails of Vermont/Brattleboro Vet
BEST PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Elizabeth Linder, Grace Cottage Family Health See: Best Emergency Care Runner Up: Dr. Elizabeth Richards
Cathy Eakins, People’s United Bank
BEST PHARMACY
100 Main St., Brattleboro 802-258-4050
Hotel Pharmacy 20 Elliot St., Brattleboro
Grace Cottage Runner Up: Brattleboro Memorial
BEST PRINTING/GRAPHICS
Lotus Graphics 448 Canal St., Brattleboro 802-257-1102 lotusgraphics.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Runner Up: Howard Printing
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Brattleboro Area Realty 402 Canal St., Brattleboro 802-257-1335 brattleboroarearealty.com Runner Up: Berkley Veller
Thanks, Brattleboro!
for voting EVAN JAMES LTD. the Best of Brattleboro again!
Evan James Limited “Thank you for voting us best fitness club!” 1589 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05304 802-257-4944 Carla@SupremeFitnessVT.com www.SupremeFitnessVT.com
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The New England House Thank you for voting us Best Steakhouse!
2019
254 Marlboro Rd West Brattleboro, VT (802) 254-6886 newenglandhousevt.com
CELEBRATING
EAT IN, TAKE OUT & CATERING
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
BEST TATTOO/PIERCING
Chris Lewis, Brattleboro Area Realty
Faithful Few Tattoo & Body Piercing
402 Canal St., Brattleboro 802-380-2088 realtyvermont.com/realestate/agent/ chris-lewis
698 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-579-1563 facebook.com/faithfulfewtattoo
Runner Up: TIE: Victoria Woods/Amy Powling/Robert Doyle/Tom Dahlin
BEST SECURITY SERVICE
Home Security Service P.O. Box 8124, Brattleboro 802-254-4147 hssalarm.com
BEST SPA
735 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-257-5030 sheardesignshairstudio.com Hours of Operation Mon.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun.: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Runner Up: Jasmine Day Spa
BEST TANNING SALON
Shear Designs Hair Studio and Tanning See: Best Spa Runner Up: Supreme Fitness
Thank you to everyone who voted us
2019
Best BBQ in Brattleboro!
MSN.com 50 Best BBQ Joints in America Featured on Discovery Channel's Road Trip Masters
GREAT VIEWS, FUN-TIMES, FROM SCRATCH COOKIN’ • MEXICAN & CAJUN SPECIALTIES • VEGETARIAN SELECTIONS • HOMEMADE DESSERTS
• AUTHENTIC PIT BBQ • MEATS SMOKED ON THE PREMISES
• HOMEMADE SIDES & SALADS
632 Putney Rd., Brattleboro, VT •
(802) 258-9178 •
HALL OF FAME
www.topofthehillgrill.com
Runner Up: Strange Brew
BEST TAX SERVICES/ ACCOUNTING
Downey, Pieciak, Fitzgerald & Co., P.C.
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10 Park Place, Brattleboro 802-257-1307 downeycpa.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Runner Up: H&R Block
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BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
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BEST CARPENTRY
Home Improvement
J. Robert Harrison BEST CLEANING
Mastaler Cleaning Service Company 464 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-254-5544 mastalercleaning.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Runner Up: Infinity Cleaning
BEST ELECTRICIAN
Dompier Electric 230 Elliot St., Brattleboro 802-254-4581 Runner Up: Josh King
BEST HEATING/AC
Cota & Cota 4 Green St., Bellows Falls 802-463-0000 cotaoil.com
THANK YOU!
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Dandrea’s Painting 802-254-8426
802-254-1963
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Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Emergency service: 24/7 Runner Up: Perkins
BEST HOME FUEL SERVICE
Barrows & Fisher Oil Co. 55 Depot St., Brattleboro 802-254-4574 barrowsandfisher.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Emergency service: 24/7 Runner Up: Cota & Cota
BEST KITCHEN DESIGN
TIE: WW Building Supply wwbuilding.com Newfane: 7 Loop Road 802-365-4333 Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat.: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun.: Closed North Wilmington: 434 Rte. 100 802-464-3022 Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun.: 9 a .m. - 1 p.m.
Perkins Home & Building Center 99 Rte. 9, West Chesterfield, N.H. 603-256-6844 perkinshomecenter.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun.: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
BEST LANDSCAPING
BEST MASONRY
BEST PLUMBING
Rosinski
Cota & Cota
15 Southern Ave., Brattleboro 802-579-2070
See: Best Heating/AC
BEST MOVING SERVICE
Butch’s Moving and Storage 90 Birge St., Brattleboro 802-254-4455 Runner Up: Two Guys and a Truck
BEST PAINTING
Dandrea’s Painting 802-254-8426 dandreaspainting.com Runner Up: Momaney Painters
Glabach Land Management
Runner Up: Bill Gilbert
BEST ROOFING
Aither Roofing 59 Depot Road, Townshend 802-365-4597 facebook.com/jaitherroofing Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Runner Up: TIE: Northeast Restoration/Brattleboro Roofing
BEST WINDOWS
WW Building Supply See: Best Kitchen Design
802-536-4025 Runner Up: Black Mountain Landscaping
Over $200,000 donated to Brattleboro non-profit organizations through the Subaru Share The Love Program
BrattleboroSubaru.com (802) 251-1000
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BEST AUTO PARTS
802-257-1610
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
845 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-257-0331 oreillyauto.com
BEST AUTO LOAN PROVIDER
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun.: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
River Valley Credit Union See: Best Credit Union Runner Up: Members First
BEST AUTO REPAIR/ SERVICES
BEST CAR WASH
Fletchers Auto Repair
Burton Car Wash
837 Putney Road, Brattleboro
873 Putney Road, Brattleboro
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Runner Up: JB Auto
Brattleboro Subaru
Hours of Operation Open 24 hours Runner Up: Green Mountain
BEST GAS STATION
Irving Oil 469 Canal St., Brattleboro 802-254-0374 irvingoil.com/location/irving-oil-524
1234 Putney Road, Brattleboro 888-710-5515 brattleborosubaru.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun.: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Runner Up: Summit
Hours of Operation Open 24 hours Runner Up: Mobil
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BEST NEW CAR DEALER
802-257-5191 burtoncarwash.com
PO Box 341 (457 Grafton Rd.), Townshend, VT 05353 www.valleycares.org
BEST OIL CHANGE
802-365-9253
BEST TIRE DEALER
Stop & Go Oil Change
Hours of Operation Mon.-Sun.: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Pete’s Tire Barns
668 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-254-5050 stopngooil.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Runner Up: Fletcher’s
BEST PLOWING
Wright Maintenance 151 Vt. Rte. 30, Newfane
Runner Up: Winot Works
BEST RV DEALER
Vermont RV 169 Marlboro Road, Brattleboro 802-254-4881 vtrvsales.com Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sun.: Closed
282 West Road, Vernon 802-258-9933 alsbrattleborotowing.com
100A Rte. 9, West Chesterfield, N.H. 603-614-8066 petestire.com
Hours of Operation Open 24 hours
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.: 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon Sun.: Closed
BEST USED CAR DEALER
Runner Up: Brattleboro Tire
Runner Up: A’s Auto
Brattleboro Subaru See: Best New Car Dealer Runner Up: Exit One Auto Sales
BEST TOWING
Al’s Towing
BARROWS & FISHER OIL 2019
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Free estimate to replace your heating system or fuel oil tank. No charge to have your fuel tank inspected by our certified tank inspectors. All Vermont fuel tanks require inspection
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Thanks for voting us #1! Home Heating Fuels - Gasoline Diesel Fuels - Motor Oils - Coal Refer a Friend Receive a $50 Credit on your account and your friend receives a $50 credit (no cash value)
55 Depot Street Brattleboro, VT
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BEST DJ
supremefitnessvt.com
BEST GOLF COURSE
BEST HOTEL/MOTEL
Parker Springfield, 92.7 FM
Hours of Operation Mon.-Thurs.: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri.: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat.: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun.: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Brattleboro Country Club
Latchis Hotel
58 Senator Gannett Drive, Brattleboro 802-257-7380 brattleborocountryclub.com
50 Main St., Brattleboro 802-254-6300 latchishotel.com
Runner Up: Peter Case
BEST FITNESS CLUB
Supreme Fitness 1589 Putney Road, Brattleboro 802-257-4944
Runner Up: Outer Limits
Hours of Operation Mon.-Sun.: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (seasonal)
Runner Up: TIE: Holiday Inn/Hampton Inn
Runner Up: Mount Snow
2019
Nursery & Garden Supplies
BEST LOCAL BAND
brattleboromuseum.org
Wyld Nightz Band
Hours of Operation Wed.-Mon.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues.: Closed First Friday of each month: 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
wyldnightzband.com Runner Up: Grooce Prophet
BEST MINI GOLF
Runner Up: Retreat Farm
Putters Miniature Golf at Kampfires
BEST SPORTS EQUIPMENT
792 U.S. Rte. 5, Dummerston 802-254-2098 kampfires.com/putters-miniature-golf
See: Best Clothing
Hours of Operation Mon.-Sun.: 10 a.m. - Dark
BEST THEATER
Runner Up: TIE: Twinkle Town/ North Star
BEST MUSEUM/ATTRACTION
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
FLETCHER’S AUTO REPAIR
Thank you
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Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters
837 PUTNEY ROAD BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT 05301 (802) 257-1610
Runner Up: Burrows Specialized Sports
Thanks to our creative, thoughtful, humane, and diverse community for continued and enthusiastic support.
Latchis Theatre 50 Main St., Brattleboro 802-246-2020 latchistheatre.com Runner Up: New England Youth Theatre
Your source for Books and other inspiration for Hope in these dark times.
25 Elliot Street Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-254-8160
10 Vernon St., Brattleboro 802-257-0124
www.everyonesbks.com
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Panda North Thank you to our T
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1332 Putney Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Tel: 257-4578/257-4486 www.pandanorthvt.com
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WW Building Supply Newfane & Wilmington, VT DESIGN CENTER & SHOW ROOM 444 Route 100, Wilmington, VT 05363 802-464-0394
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BEST COLLEGE
BEST FARM
BEST PLACE TO WORK
Tammy Clausen
Community College of Vermont
Retreat Farm
Grace Cottage
L&G Softball
45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro 802-490-2270 retreatfarm.org
See: Best Emergency Care
41 Harmony Place, Brattleboro 802-254-6370 ccv.edu/location/ccv-brattleboro Hours of Operation Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: Closed
Hours of Operation Wed.-Sun.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon.-Tues.: Closed Runner Up: Robb Family Farm
Runner Up: Shear Designs Hair Studio and Tanning
BEST TEACHER
Beneth Sauer
BEST SCHOOL SPORTS COACH
BUHS English
TIE: Paul Freed
Love It Twice
Thank you for voting us Best Towing Company! 2019
Resale & Consignment LLC Quality Used Children’s Clothing
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Whatever Your Needs: Daily Weekly Bi-Weekly Monthly Fully Licensed & Insured Dependable
Thank you for voting us Best Toys and Consignment!
464 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-490-2160 www.LoveItTwice.net
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282 West Rd. Vernon, VT (802) 258-9933 www.alsbrattleborotowing.com
Commercial & Residential Cleaning Floor Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Window Washing Contract Office Maintenance
L&G Soccer
BUHS Basketball
Runner Up: Marlboro College
Specializing in:
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Locally Owned and Operated for 37 Years by the Giamartino Family! Located in the Historical Methodist Church on Elliot Street
The Hotel Pharmacy
Index of Winners Achille Agway
7
Aither Roofing Al’s Towing
15
17
Cathy Eakins, People’s United Bank
12
AT&T
9
Chris Barton (L&G Soccer)
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Chris Lewis, Brattleboro Area Realty 13
Barrows & Fisher Oil Co.
15
Christopher S. Dugan
12
Beneth Sauer, BUSH English
21
Cocoplum Appliances
5
Blue Moose
4
Community College of Vermont
Blueberry Haus
4
Cota & Cota
12
Dandrea’s Painting
Brattleboro Country Club
18
Discount Beverage & Redemption
Brattleboro Savings & Loan Brattleboro Subaru
7 19 8 16, 17
Brattleboro Village Pizza
4
Brown Computer Solutions
9
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Dompier Electric
6 14
Downey, Pieciak, Fitzgerald & Co., P.C. 13 Dr. Cotter, Brattleboro Family Eye Care 10 Dr. Elizabeth Linder, Grace Cottage Family Health
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Soups • Salads • Sandwiches & Breakfast Served All Day!
Thank you for voting us Best Catering
802-258-4050 cathy.eakins@peoples.com
Equal Housing Lender
21 14, 15
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Atamaniuk Funeral Home
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
Experience our award-winning customer service!
Butch’s Moving and Storage
Chelsea Royal Diner
802-254-2303 fax 802-257-0023 hotline 802-258-3008
Text when Ready! Curbside Delivery!
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Brattleboro Food Co-op
to Surrounding Towns
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Amy’s
20 Elliot St., Suite 1, Brattleboro, VT 05301 FREE DELIVERY
Burton Car Wash
802.579.1433 Mon – Fri 7AM - 3PM 648 Putney Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Dutton Berry Farm Edward Jones
6 12
Kelly’s Dance Academy
10
Perkins Home & Building Center
15
Tito’s Taqueria
Latchis Hotel
18
Pete’s Tire Barns
17
Tony Blofson, Maplewood Family
19
Professional Dental Care
10
Evan James
6
Latchis Theatre
Everyone’s Books
5
Lawton Floor Design
Faithful Few Tattoo & Body Piercing Fast Eddie’s
13 4
6
Putters Miniature Golf at Kampfires 19
Lindsay Crossman, Brattleboro Massage & Reiki
12
Retreat Farm
21
12
Richards Group
12
Renaissance Fine Jewelry
Fitzgerald Travel
13
Lotus Graphics
Fletchers Auto Repair
16
Love it Twice
6, 7
6
Lucky Nails
12
Rosinski
Maple Leaf Photography
12
Salon Meraki
George J. Brooks Florist Glabach Land Management
15
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Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital 10, 12, 21
Martin’s Fireside True Value
Hannaford
6
Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts
5
Shear Designs Hair Studio and Tanning 13
Hardy Foard Catering
3
New England House
4
Shoe Tree
7
Home Security Service
13
O’Reilly Auto Parts
16
Staples
7
Hotel Pharmacy
12
One Stop Country Pet Supply
Steven Gruber, Gruber Chiropractic
9
India Masala House
4
6
River Valley Credit Union
6
Mastaler Cleaning Service Company 14
Panda North
7 3, 4
Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters
5, 19
4
Practice
10
Top of the Hill Grill
3
Turn It Up!
7
Twice Upon a Time
5
Valley Cares
8
Vermont Country Deli
3
Vermont New Hampshire Vet Clinic
12
Vermont RV
17
West Bee Nursery School
9
West River Marina
3
Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery
3
Stop & Go Oil Change
17
Wright Maintenance
17
Irving Oil
16
Parker Springfield, 92.7 FM
18
Supreme Fitness
18
WW Building Supply
15
J. Robert Harrison
14
Paul Freed (BUHS Basketball)
21
Tammy Clausen (L&G Softball)
21
Wyld Nightz Band
19
$27,833 2019 donated to Rescue Inc. through the Subaru Share The Love Program
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