Franklin County Area Guide 2012 by St. Albans Messenger

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Welcome to Franklin County, nestled between Lake Champlain, Jay Peak and the Canadian border in the northwest corner of Vermont. We’re truly excited to bring you this new publication that highlights our vibrant downtowns, summer and winter recreation opportunities and the businesses that support our community and make it a unique place to live and visit. We invite you to explore the region’s rich history, art galleries, covered bridges, specialty shops and fine dining while using this guide as a roadmap to share the Franklin County experience. If you’re into camping, don’t miss the many state parks, especially Burton Island State Park, which is accessible only by water with ferry service every 10 minutes. Whether you enjoy camping, shopping, dining or hiking, Franklin County has it all and welcomes you with our well-known Vermont hospitality and community pride.

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Director, Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Contents:

Our Towns Bakersﬁeld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Berkshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Enosburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Fairfax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Fairﬁeld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Fletcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Georgia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Highgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Richford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Sheldon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 St. Albans City . . . . . . . . . . . .20 St. Albans Town . . . . . . . . . . .22 Swanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Our Neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Things to Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-34 Our History (Civil War Heritage Weekend) . .36 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . .38 Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Community Organizations . .48 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Resorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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Franklin County Field Days August 2 - 5, 2012

Airport Road, Highgate, VT I-89 EXIT 21 (Swanton Exit)

A country fair featuring the finest of Franklin County, Vermont:

Key to Guide Symbols: = Recreation

= Franklin County Map Marker Map Pages 32-33

= St. Albans Map Marker Map Page 31

= Enosburg Falls Map Marker Map Page 34

= Swanton Map Marker Map Page 34

= Culture & Arts = Attractions = Covered Bridges = Places of Worship = Schools = Libraries

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Bakersfield

Berkshire

Located on Routes 105 and 36, Bakersfield is the small-town gateway to Lamoille County and the Smugglers’ Notch region. Home to a new town park and historic Brigham Academy, Bakersfield will soon be able to boast Bakersfield Community Trails, a community trails system aimed at putting the town’s history, natural resources, and scenery in the spotlight for residents and visitors alike.

One of four Franklin County towns that are along the U.S./Canadian border, Berkshire is bisected diagonally by Route 118, which intersects with two of the county’s major thoroughfares, Routes 105 and 108, in town. An extremely rural town, Berkshire boasts an agricultural landscape that is quintessentially Franklin County. Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Bakersfield Town Park Intersection of Routes 36 & 108

Berkshire Historical Society 2520 Richford Road

Bakersfield Historical Society Intersection of Routes 36 & 108 802.827.6125

Lighthouse Assembly of God 878 Horseshoe Rd. 802.848.7722

United Church of Bakersfield & Fairfield 54 East Bakersfield Road 802.827.3150

Our Lady of Lourdes 2902 Route 105 802.848.7741

Bakersfield Elementary Middle School 82 Academy Lane 802.827.6611 www.bakersfieldk8.net

Berkshire Elementary School 4850 Water Tower Rd. 802.933.2290 www.berkshirek8.net

H.F. Brigham Free Library 104 Main Street 802.827.4414

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Enosburgh

New Life Christian Church Corner of Main & Missisquoi Streets 802.933.2513

Located along Routes 105 and 108, Enosburgh is home to Franklin Foods, a cream cheese producer and one of the largest employers in the county, and Enosburg Electric, one of the few remaining publicly owned utilities in Vermont. Enosburgh, referred to as the Dairy Capital of the World, hosts the Vermont Dairy Festival every June in Enosburg Falls Village.

Bible Central of Enosburg 44 Stebbins Street 802.933.4340 St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal/ Anglican Church 326 Church Street 802.933.6127 St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church 62 Missisquoi Street 802.933.4464

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail Northern Forest Canoe Trail Lincoln Park Maple Park Enosburg Town Forest

Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church 245 Church Street 802.933.4352

Enosburg Opera House 123 Depot Street 802.933.6171 www.enosburgoperahouse.org

Enosburg Falls Elementary School 303 Dickenson Avenue 802.933.2171 www.enosburgk12.net

Enosburgh Historical Society 55 Railroad Street 802.933.2102

Enosburg Falls Middle & High School 65 Dickenson Avenue 802.933.7777 www.enosburgk12.net

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Enosburgh Public Library 241 Main Street 802.933.2328 www.enosburghlibrary.org

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Fairfax

Fairfield

The southernmost town in Franklin County, Fairfax shares boundaries with both Chittenden and Lamoille Counties and is located along Route 104. Fairfax is unique in Franklin County, with it’s school – BFA Fairfax – providing education to students in grades pre-K through 12, as well as being home to the town library.

Family farms, a Presidential birthplace, and a bucolic landscape make up Fairfield, the Franklin County town built along Route 36. Situated roughly in the center of the county, Fairfield is home to the birthplace of President Chester A. Arthur, and boasts one of Vermont’s year-round, online farmers’ markets. Fairfield Historical Society 25 North Road 802.827.3261

Fairfax Community Park & Recreation Path www.fairfaxrecreation.com

President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Site 455 Chester Arthur Road 802.828.3051 www.historicvermont.org/sites/html/ Arthur.html

Fairfax Community Theatre Company www.fctcvt.org Fairfax Historical Society 1181 Main Street 802.849.6638 www.vtgrandpa.com/fhs

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Lower Covered Bridge Maple Street (One Way - enter from Main Street only)

St. Patrick’s Parish 116 Church Street 802.827.3203

St. Luke’s Catholic Church 17 Huntville Road 802.849.6205

St. Anthony & St. George Parish 9491 Route 36 802.827.3203

United Church of Fairfax Fletcher & River Roads 802.373.3210

Fairfield Center School 57 Park Street 802.827.6639 www.ffcsvt.org

BFA-Fairfax 75 Hunt Street 802.849.6711 www.bfafairfax.com

Bent Northrop Memorial Library 164 Park Street 802.827.3945 www.bentnorthrop.org

Fairfax Community Library 75 Hunt Street 802.849.2420 www.library.bfafairfax.com

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Fletcher

Franklin

One of the more secluded towns in Franklin County, Fletcher is tucked away from the county’s major thoroughfares, save for a small section of Route 108 that runs through the town’s eastern edge. Natural resources make Fletcher a quiet destination for lovers of the outdoors, with both Metcalf Pond and a trail head for the statewide Vermont Association of Snow Travelers snowmobile trail network.

Located along Route 120, Franklin shares its northern border with Canada and is home to Lake Carmi, Vermont’s fourth largest natural lake. More than 200 summer camps line the shore of the lake, along with a Vermont State Park. In late winter, hundreds of locals and visitors turn out annually for the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department’s pancake breakfast fundraiser. Lake Carmi State Park

Metcalf Pond

Franklin Historical Society

Binghamville United Methodist Church 35 School Road 802.849.2120

Log Cabin Museum Hanna Road St. Mary’s Church School Street 802.285.6880

Fletcher Elementary School 340 School Road 802.849.6251

East Franklin Union Church 4610 Lake Road, Route 120 802.285.6425 Franklin Central School School Street 802.285.2100 www.franklin.k12.vt.us Haston Library 5167 Main Street 802.285.6505 www.franklinvt.com/haston_library.htm

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Georgia

Highgate

With Chittenden County along its southern border and Lake Champlain on its western shore, Georgia is a town that’s close to lots of great locales while maintaining its rural Franklin County charm. Situated along Route 7, one of Vermont’s major north/south thoroughfares, Georgia shares Arrowhead Mountain Lake (a dammed-up section of the Lamoille River) with Milton.

The westernmost of Franklin County’s U.S./Canadian bordertowns, Highgate is located along the northern tip of Route 7, as well as along Routes 207 and 78. It is also home to the Franklin County State Airport, which hosts the Franklin County Field Days country fair each August. Highgate Sports Arena Missisquoi River & Bay

Lake Champlain Arrowhead Mountain Lake Horseshoe Barn Road Footpath Mill River Natural Area Georgia Beach

Highgate Historical Society 3181 Route 78 802.868.4619 Highgate Manor 464 Highgate Road

Georgia Historical Society Ethan Allen Highway, Route 7

Highgate Falls Bridge & Dam Route 207

Georgia Plain Baptist Church Intersection of Stonebridge & Middle Roads 802.524.5348 www.web.me.com/ckuthe

St. Louis Roman Catholic Church 186 Lamkin Street 802.868.4502 Highgate United Methodist Church 3060 Route 78 802.868.4921

Redeeming Grace Church 164 Ballard Rd. 802.891.4213 www.rgcvt.org

Highgate Elementary School 219 Gore Road 802.868.4170 www.fnwsu.org/highgate

Ascension Catholic Church 3157 Rt. 7 802.524.2585

Highgate Public Library 17 Mill Hill 802.868.3970 www.highgatelibrary.wordpress.com

Georgia United Methodist Church 50 Carpenter Hill Rd. 802.524.4271 Georgia Elementary Middle School 4416 Ethan Allen Highway 802.524.6358 gemsvt.org Georgia Public Library 1697 Ethan Allen Highway 802.524.4643 www.georgia.lib.vt.us

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Montgomery

Richford

A town that borders both Lamoille and Orleans Counties, Montgomery boasts six historic covered bridges — along with another that straddles the town’s border with Enosburgh — which give the town a vivid window into the past. Montgomery is located along Routes 118, 58, and 242, the latter route being Franklin County’s gateway to Jay Peak Resort.

Located along Route 105, Richford is a rural town in the northeast corner of Franklin County. The northern trail head of the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail is in Richford, beginning just shy of the U.S./Canadian border. Additionally, the Vermont Association of Snow Travellers trail network goes through Richford before crossing over into Québec’s snowmobile trail system. Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail Missisquoi River

Hazen’s Notch Association Montgomery Historical Society Pratt Hall, Route 118 www.Montgomeryvt.us/mhs.htm

Richford Historical Society 186 South Main Street 802.933.6622

Fuller Bridge Fuller Bridge Road

First Baptist Church of Richford 30 School Street 802.848.3635

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All Saints Church 152 Main Street 802.848.7741

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Sheldon Located along Routes 105, 78, and 120, Sheldon is a quaint, former tourist town now built around agriculture. Sheldon Springs is an unincorporated village in the town, named after the supposedly healing mineral waters that once drew people from far and wide to the town. Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail Missisquoi River Grace Church 215 Church Street 802.933.2406 www.gracechurchsheldon.org St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish 117 Shawville Road 802.933.8921 Rice Hill United Methodist Church Corner of Rice Hill & Route 78 802.285.6876

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St. Albans City

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 8 Bishop Street 802.524.6212 www.stlukesstalbans.org

Vermont’s maple capital, a city with a rich history of railroading, and home of the northernmost Confederate advance in America’s Civil War, St. Albans City is a locale overflowing with Vermont culture. A valley city set against the lushness of Vermont’s Green Mountains on one side, and the beauty of Lake Champlain on the other, St. Albans City is a destination well worth the visit. The city is situated in the middle of St. Albans Town and is bisected by Route 7, one of the state’s major north/south thoroughfares.

First Congregational Church of St. Albans 27 Church Street 802.524.4555 Holy Angels Parish 246 Lake Street 802.524.2585 St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 11 Church Street 802.524.5632 www.saintpaulsvt.org St. Albans City School 29 Bellows Street 802.527.0565 www.sacsvt.org

St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium St. Albans City Pool St. Albans Historical Museum Corner of Church & Bishop Streets 802.527.7933 St. Albans Seventh Day Adventist Church 27 Church Street 802.782.6600 First Baptist Church 29 Congress Street 802.524.3529 www.fbcstalbansvt.com

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St. Albans Town

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A farming community built along the shore of Lake Champlain, St. Albans Town is a scenic mixture of the agrarian and the aquatic. St. Albans Town is home to Hard’Ack, a year-round outdoor recreation area that includes downhill skiing, snowboarding, sledding, athletic fields, and wilderness trails. There are also three Vermont State Parks in St. Albans Town: Woods Island, Burton Island, and Kill Kare. With Interstate 89, as well as Routes 7 and 36, the town is easily accessed from the north, south, and east.

Trinity Presbyterian Church 350 South Main Street 802.527.7221 Champlain Valley Church of the Nazarene 127 Upper Welden Street 802.524.5386 www.cvcotn.faithweb.com St. Albans Bay United Methodist Church Lake Road 802.849.6588

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St. Albans Town Educational Center 169 South Main Street 802.527.7191 www.satecvt.org

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Swanton

Swanton Christian Church Academy Street www.swantonchristianchurch.org

There is no place in Franklin County where history runs as deep and strong as in Swanton, home of the Missisquoi Abenaki people. Located in Swanton is the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, a nearly 7,000-acre refuge made up of a delta created by the Missisquoi River as it flows into Lake Champlain. While in town during the warmer months of the year, keep an eye out for the swans on the town green, from which the town gets its name.

Little White Church By The Lake Church Road 802.868.3800 Memorial United Methodist Church 23 Grand Avenue 802.868.2650 Swanton School 24 Fourth Street 802.868.5346 www.swantonschool.org Missisquoi Valley Union 100 Thunderbird Drive 802.868.7311 www.mvuschool.org

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Lake Champlain Swanton Fit & Healthy Recreation Path Swanton Historical Society 11 Lake Street 802.868.3892 www.swantonhistoricalsociety.org

Swanton Public Library 1 First Street 802.868.7656 www.swantonlibrary.org

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 38 Grand Avenue 802.868.7185 www.holytrinityswanton.org Church of the Nativity 65 Canada Street 802.868.4262

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our neighbors

Grand Isle County Made up of four islands and a peninsula on Lake Champlain, Grand Isle County is Franklin County’s western neighbor. From north to south, the towns of the county are Alburgh, Isle La Motte, North Hero, Grand Isle, and South Hero. Summer is a booming season for the county, when second-home owners, campers, and tourists abound. Autumn brings the apple harvest to the county, which is home to three large orchards. www.champlainislands.com

Northern Chittenden County To Franklin County’s south is Chittenden County, which counts among its municipalities Vermont’s largest city, Burlington. Abutting Franklin County are the Chittenden County towns of Milton and Westford. At one time primarily a farming town, Milton has transitioned to being a growing bedroom community in close proximity to IBM and other nearby industry. Westford is a largely rural town that offers scenic drives and several working farms.

Northwestern Lamoille County Southeast of Franklin County is Lamoille County, perhaps best known as being the home of two ski resorts, Smugglers Notch and Stowe Mountain Resort. Sharing a border with Franklin County are the towns of Belvidere, Waterville, and Cambridge (where Smugglers Notch is located). Belvidere and Waterville are both small, rustic towns with small populations, while Cambridge attracts a larger population thanks to its proximity to Mount Mansfield. Just east of Cambridge is Johnson, a town made up of locals, an arts community, and the school-year population of Johnson State College. Photos by David Juaire

Western Orleans County Vermont’s fabled Northeast Kingdom bumps up against Franklin County’s northeastern border in the form of Jay and Westfield, two Orleans County towns. Jay is home to Jay Peak, a ski mountain whose peak offers a grand view of Franklin County and Lake Champlain. Jay Peak Resort has grown significantly in Photo by Stina Booth recent years, and its most recent addition – an indoor waterpark – has made Jay a year-round destination in a way it’s never been. Westfield is a rural town that serves as home to Hazen’s Notch, a mountain pass that is open seasonally.

Southern BromeMissisquoi Regional County Municipality Popping over to another country for a weekend – or even for a couple hours for a coffee and a leisurely drive – isn’t a big deal in Franklin County. With Canada just minutes to the north – the French-speaking Montréal, Québec (Stock) province of Québec, at that – it’s not difficult to find yourself surrounded by a different cultural atmosphere. From west to east along the Franklin County (U.S.)/Canadian border are the Canadian municipalities of Bedford, Dunham & Sutton. Roughly an hour from the border is the major city of Montréal. All you need to do is bring your passport (or enhanced license), and you’ll be on your way.

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things to do

Things to Do Enosburgh Historical Museum & Caboose

FARMERS’ MARkETS Enosburg Farmers’ Market

June – October, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & by appointment · 802.933.2102 55 Railroad Street, Enosburg Falls FREE

Late May – late October Wednesdays: 3 – 6 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls

Fairfax Historical Museum

July – August, Sunday: 2 – 4 p.m. & by appointment · 802.849.6638 FREE 1181 Main St., Fairfax · vtgrandpa.com/fhs

Grand Isle Markets

May 26 – September 22 Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church, Rte. 2, Grand Isle

Fairfield Historical Museum

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesday: noon – 7 p.m. 25 North Road, Fairfield · 802.309.5076

Northwest Farmers’ Market Mid-May – mid-October Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Taylor Park, St. Albans City

Franklin Log Cabin Museum

By appointment Hanna Road, Franklin · 802.285.6472 FREE

Richford Farmers’ Market Mid-June – Early October Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lower Main Street, Richford

Georgia Historical Museum

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 2 – 4 p.m. Route 7, Georgia · 802.527.9704 FREE

South Hero Markets

Highgate Historical Society

May 30 – September 19 Wednesdays: 4 – 7 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Church, Rte. 2, South Hero

May – October 1st & 3rd Sunday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. & by appointment · 802.868.4619 3181 Route 78, Highgate Center FREE

HISTORICAL SITES

Montgomery Historical Museum

President Chester A. Arthur Birthplace

By appointment Pratt Hall, Route 118, Montgomery Village www.Montgomeryvt.us/mhs.htm FREE

Late May – mid-October Wednesday – Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 455 Chester Arthur Road, Fairfield 802.828.3051 · Admission: by donation

Richford Historical Museum July – September 1st & 3rd Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & by appointment · 802.933.6622 Lower Main Street, Richford FREE

MUSEUMS

St. Albans Historical Museum

Bakersfield Historical Museum

Mid-May – Mid-October Tuesday – Friday: 1 – 4 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & by appointment · 802.527.7933 9 Church Street, St. Albans City www.stamuseum.com $ 5/adults, $2/age 6-14

July – August, Sundays 2 – 4 p.m. & by appointment · 802.827.6125 FREE Intersection of Rts. 36 & 108, Bakersfield

Berkshire Historical Museum

Summers by appointment · 802.848.3459 2520 Richford Road, Berkshire FREE

Swanton Railroad Depot Museum

VERMONT STATE PARkS Burton Island State Park

Summer hours: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Winter hours: by appointment 58 South River St., Swanton · 802.868.3892 www.swantonhistoricalsociety.org/main/ museum.asp FREE

Memorial Day wkd. – Labor Day wkd. Burton Island, St. Albans · 802.524.6353 www.vtstateparks.com/htm/burton.htm Reachable only by boat - ferry available. 17 tent sites, 26 lean-to sites, 15 boat moorings, 100-slip marina, hiking trails, nature center, museum, boat rentals, store, food service, swimming.

NATURE TRAILS Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

Kill Kare State Park

Memorial Day wkd. – Labor Day wkd. 2714 Hathaway Point Road, St. Albans 802.524.6021 www.vtstateparks.com/htm/killcare.htm Swimming, open pavilion available for rental, boat rentals. No camping.

Open daily, dawn to dusk 29 Tabor Road, Swanton FREE www.fws.gov/northeast/missisquoi Habitat for migratory waterfowl, songbirds & other wildlife. Seasonal events.

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

Lake Carmi State Park

Open daily FREE See map on pages 32 & 33 Runs from St. Albans to Richford (26.4 miles) Walk, ski, or ride through farms, forests, fields, and wetlands of Franklin County. Snowmobiles are only motorized vehicles permitted on trail.

May 18 – Labor Day weekend 460 Marsh Road, Franklin · 802.933.8383 www.vtstateparks.com/htm/carmi.htm Vermont’s largest campground with 140 tent/ trailer sites, 35 lean-to sites, 2 cabins, swimming, nature center, boat rentals.

Woods Island State Park

Memorial Day wkd. – Labor Day wkd. Woods Island, St. Albans · 802.524.6353 www.vtstateparks.com/htm/woodsisland.htm Reachable only by boat. A “remote area” park with camping on five sites by reservation only.

· The MVRT is a recreational path on a former railroad bed · 26.4 miles long (extends from St. Albans to Richford) · Year-round use · Non-motorized uses (snowmobiles permitted) · Crushed stone surface

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directions

How to Get Here Located in the northwest corner of Vermont and with major north/south and west/east routes running through it, Franklin County is easily accessible from all directions.

From the West

From the East

If you’re coming from northern New York State or northern Grand Isle County, the only way into Franklin County is via Route 2 to Route 78. Just go south on Route 2 to the intersection with Route 78 in Alburgh. From there, head east on Route 78, cross the Missisquoi Bay Bridge, and you’ll be in Franklin County.

Should you come to Franklin County from the Newport or Jay region, the best yearround option for getting here is to take Route 105 west into Richford. During the nonwinter months, Route 242 will bring you into Montgomery. However, this road is closed in the Hazen’s Notch area during winter.

From the North

From the South

If you’re traveling to Franklin County from Canada, there are four primary ports of entry into the area. On the western side of the county, coming south from Philipsburg, Autoroute 35 brings you to Interstate 89, while Autoroute 235 from Bedford places you at Morse’s Line in Franklin. Further east, Autoroute 237 out of Frelighsburg finds you in Berkshire on Route 108. Finally, on the eastern edge of Franklin County, Autoroute 139 out of Abercorn brings you to Province St. in Richford, which is a short distance from Route 105.

If you find yourself coming to Franklin County from points south in Vermont, there are three primary ways to get here. The first is Interstate 89 North, which enters western Franklin County in Georgia and includes two exits in St. Albans Town, one exit in Swanton, and another in Highgate. From there, the interstate leads to the U.S./Canadian border crossing. Running parallel to I-89 is Route 7, which passes through St. Albans City. Travelers can enter eastern Franklin County via Route 108, which leads into Bakersfield from Cambridge. Please note that Route 108 passes through the high elevation Smugglers Notch region, and a portion of this road is closed during the winter months.

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our history

St. Albans Civil War Heritage Weekend July 21 – 22, 2012 Civil War through St. Albans’ looking glass St. Albans celebrates its Civil War history with a full weekend of authentic displays and presentations during the St Albans Civil War Heritage Weekend, July 21 – 22, 2012. A full Civil War encampment will be in Taylor Park, with units portraying both the North and South. See unit maneuvers, firing and camp-life demonstrations, artillery drills, and battle skirmishes. St. Albans Historical Museum volunteers and re-enactors will be on hand to discuss the famous St. Albans Raid of October 19, 1864, as well as plans for the 150th anniversary reenactment and related events set for September 18-21, 2014. Learn more about the Civil War period from living-history re-enactors, both military and civilian. Enjoy shopping at adjacent downtown shops and meals at restaurants – all in close proximity. Visit vendors all weekend and the large Northwest Farmers’ Market on the park on Saturday.

The St. Albans Historical Museum, located just steps from the center of the action, will be open all weekend and offers an impressive collection of historical artifacts – an interesting and educational opportunity for people of all ages. From here, take a walking tour of nearly 60 historical sites, including places and buildings that were integral to the Confederate soldiers’ raid on St. Albans and robbing of its banks. This year’s living-history weekend – the second annual – is sponsored by the Champlain Valley Historical Re-enactors and the St Albans Historical Museum. Be sure to check www.stalbansraid.com for updates and schedules regarding this July’s event and much more about the northernmost action of the Civil War, and the September 18 – 21, 2014 celebration that will commemorate the St. Albans Raid Sesquicentennial. More about the St. Albans Historical Museum can be found at www.stamuseum.com.

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events

Calendar of Events Chainsaw Carving

APRIL 2012

Saturday, May 26, 2 p.m. Lake Carmi State Park, Franklin www.vtstateparks.com/htm/events.htm Parking fee Watch Mark LeClair turn logs into animals.

14th Annual Franklin County Quilt Show

Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. City Hall, St. Albans City 802.326.3135 FREE Franklin County’s largest quilt show with door prizes, vendors and a raffle.

Vermont Thunder

Sunday, May 27, 3 p.m. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls FREE End point in 90-mile ride with hundreds of motorcycles in honor of veterans. Ceremony in park follows.

46th Annual Vermont Maple Festival

39th Annual Peoples’ Prom

Friday, April 27 – Sunday, April 29 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (with exceptions) St. Albans City · 802.524.5800 www.vtmaplefestival.org FREE Three days of all things maple, in the heart of the Maple Capital.

Saturday, May 26, 9 p.m. Montgomery Town Hall, Montgomery Annual dance with live music.

Open Studio Weekend

Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27 Various locations, Franklin County www.Vermontcrafts.com/links/open.html Local craftspeople participate in the statewide event that offers the public a behind the scenes look at local artists.

Highbrow to Hoedown

Saturday, April 28, 7 p.m. Enosburg Falls Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.2498 · $10 Jay Leslie of The Tokens (‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’), along with a variety of local, regional talent. Benefits local organizations.

Memorial Day Ceremony

Wednesday, May 30, 10 a.m. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls FREE Annual ceremony in honor of fallen soldiers and surviving veterans.

MAY 2012 10th Annual Farewell Reunion Concert

56th Annual Vermont Dairy Festival

Friday, May 25 6 p.m. BBQ & dessert potluck, 7 p.m. concert Grace Church, Sheldon · 802.849.6968 mrksustc@together.net · $15 donation Annual benefit concert for Tom Sustic Scholarship Fund. Featuring Will Patton, Bread & Bones, Mayfly & many more.

Thursday, May 31 – Sunday, June 3 Hours vary · Enosburg Falls www.vermontdairyfestival.com FREE A four-day celebration of dairy in the Dairy Center of the World.

Thundering Skies Air Show

Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m., Franklin County State Airport, Highgate thunderingskies.net · Charitable donation to VT National Guard Charitable Foundation

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Calendar of Events (continued) Challenger Learning Center of Vermont Golf Tournament

JUNE 2012 Vermont Days

Friday, July 20 Champlain Country Club, Swanton www.challengervt.org A fundraiser for the planned learning center.

Saturday, June 9 – Sunday, June 10 All Vermont State Parks & Historic Sites, Franklin County & statewide. Free entry, license-free fishing on Saturday

Kingman Street Antique & Classic Car Show

Summer Musical

June 14 – 16 Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org Local theater performs a musical.

Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. Kingman Street, St. Albans City 802.524.7671 · falcon65futura@gmail.com Antique & classic cars in the heart of the city.

JULY 2012

ONGOING EVENTS Artist in Residence Cooperative Art Gallery Monthly Reception

The Great Race & Bay Day

Sunday, July 1, 10 a.m. St. Albans Bay Park, St. Albans Town Bay Day: 802.524.2415 Great Race: 802.524.2444 info@fcrccvt.com 5K run, 12 mile bike, 3 mile paddle in St. Albans Bay, plus an Independence Day celebration.

May – October, First Thursday of each month: 5 – 8 p.m.; November – April, First Sunday of each month, 1 – 4 p.m. 321 Main Street, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6403 FREE Monthly reception for featured artists. Artist presentations & hors d’oeuvres.

Fireworks Extravaganza

Enosburg Town Band

Tuesday, July 3 Knight Point State Park, North Hero, VT 802.372.8400 FREE Celebrate Independence Day with food, fun, family and fireworks. Donations at the gate.

Mid June – August, Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls FREE Live music from the park bandstand, fresh popcorn. Enosburg Falls High School rain site.

Concert by the Common

Open Farm and Studio Weekend

Saturdays, July 7, August 11 & September 15, 8:00 p.m. Pratt Hall, Montgomery

Saturday, July 14 – Sunday, July 15 10 a.m. – 5 p.m Champlain Islands, VT www.openfarmandstudio.com Visit the farms and artist studios. Watch for the red balloons! Maps will be available throughout the Islands for wayfinding.

Summer Sounds Concert

Sundays, July 8, 15 & 22, August 5, 12 & 19, 7 p.m. Highgate Municipal Park, Highgate www.allarts.org/events/s-sounds-2011.htm

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July 17 – 29 BFA-Fairfax, 75 Hunt St., Fairfax www.fctcvt.org Fairfax Community Theatre Company performance of the children’s classic.

Tuesdays, July 10 – July 31 2012 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. · 802.372.8400 Knight Point State Park, Rte. 2, North Hero Bring chairs or blankets, picnics or buy food and beverages at the park. Tickets $5.

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St. Albans Civil War Heritage Weekend

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Thursday, August 2, 6:30 p.m. BFA-Fairfax green, Fairfax FREE Part of the Fairfax Summer Concert Series.

Saturday, July 21 – Sunday July 22 Various times Taylor Park, St. Albans www.stalbansraid.com · See page 36 Full Civil War encampment in the park, unit maneuvers, camp-life & firing demonstrations, artillery drills, battle skirmishes, more.

37th Annual Franklin County Field Days

Thursday August 2 – Sunday August 5 Airport Road, Highgate www.franklincountyfielddays.org · $8 A country fair featuring agriculture, entertainment, food, a midway, & more.

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Thursday, July 26 – Saturday, July 28 Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org Local theater performance of the Tonywinning classic.

Raw Milk Theater

Sunday, August 5, 7 p.m. Flack Family Farm 3971 Pumpkin Village Road, Enosburgh 802.933.7752 FREE www.flackfamilyfarm.com/theater.html Variety show in an agrarian setting. Bring a chair.

CIAO Art Show and Sale

Friday, July 27, 2012, 1 – 7 p.m. Saturday, July 28 – Sunday, July 29, 2012 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. North Hero Community Hall, Route 2, North Hero Village, VT · www.ciaovt.org The Champlain Islands Artists Organization’s annual art show and sale. View the works of talented artists, and purchase some, too!

Gypsy

Thursday, August 9 – Sunday, August 12 BFA Performing Arts Center, St. Albans City www.saspavt.com St. Albans Society for the Performing Arts production of the Broadway classic.

20th Annual Jig in the Valley

Vermont Shakespeare Company

Late July, noon-dusk East Fairfield Community Center, 124 School Street, Fairfield 802.827.3130 An afternoon & evening of local music & food, a flea market, kids’ activities and 50/50 raffle.

Friday, August 10 – Sunday, August 12, 6 – 8:30 p.m. www.vermontshakespeare.org Knight Point State Park, North Hero, VT Professional production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest in a park setting.

7th Annual Art in Bloom Festival

SEPTEMBER 2012

Late July Swanson’s Farm & Nursery 1054 Main Street, Fairfax 802.849.2525 FREE Art & blooms on display in a bucolic setting.

Enosburg Harvest Festival

Saturday, September 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls FREE Dozens of crafters, antiques dealers, food vendors, music & more.

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Calendar of Events (continued) Enosburg Opera House Fundraiser

20th Annual Opera House Talent Show

Saturday, September 15 Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org Annual evening of food, music, entertainment.

Saturday, October 20, 7 p.m. Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org Admission TBD Local youth put a variety of talents on display.

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Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 242 S. Main Street, St. Albans City 802.524.2444 · info@fcrccvt.com An event focused on needs of seniors.

Friday, October 26 – Sunday, October 28 Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org Local production of the spooky classic.

St. Albans Pumpkin Lighting

OCTOBER 2012

Saturday, October 27 City Hall, St. Albans City Trick-or-Treating down Main Street at participating merchants from 1 – 3 p.m. City Hall: Pumpkin carving contest, face painting, balloons, refreshments, music, games and more!

6th Annual Taylor Park Fine Wine, Beer & Food Festival

Saturday, October 6, 1 – 4 p.m. Taylor Park, St. Albans · Admission TBD Local, wine, beer & food, silent auction & more on St. Albans’ historic green. Ages 21+, ID required.

Blue Jean Ball

Saturday, October 27 American Legion, St. Albans $ 45/person includes dinner, charitable donation to Franklin County Home Health Agency · 802.393.6717 · 802.524.7531 Blue Jean Ball Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. Dinner, silent & live auctions, dance, live DJ & more.

Open Studio Weekend

Saturday, October 6 – Sunday, October 7 Various locations, Franklin County www.Vermontcrafts.com/links/open.html Local craftspeople participate in the statewide event that offers the public a behind the scenes look at local artists.

Island Harvest Trail

NOVEMBER 2012

Saturday, October 6 – Sunday, October 7 Champlain Islands, VT · 802.372.8400 Visit orchards, the Farmers’ Market, craft stores and studios for the best of what the Islands have to offer!

Opera House Craft Show

Saturday, November 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org Local crafters, artists, and more put their wares on display.

Cardiac Capers

Wednesday, October 24 – Saturday, October 27 7:30 p.m. St. Albans City School, St. Albans $ 10 Donation benefits Northwestern Medical Center Auxiliary. Musical variety show featuring local talent. *Tentative

Christmas Tree Lighting

Friday, November 30, 6 p.m. Enosburg Falls Masonic Hall lawn Main Street, Enosburg Falls With caroling, hot chocolate. Donate to Toys for Kids.

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DECEMBER 2012

Friday, December 30, 7 p.m. Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org Admission TBD Variety show with local talent, refreshments to cap off the opera house’s year.

Santa Claus Comes To Town

Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Somerset Inn, 57 Depot Street, Enosburg Falls FREE Kids talk to Santa. Free candy canes, horse drawn wagon rides.

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Sunday, December 2, all day Enosburg Falls Participating area businesses open Sunday for holiday shopping.

Date TBD Hard’ack Outdoor Recreation Center, St. Albans · www.stalbansvt.com A celebration of the season.

2nd Annual Running of the Bells

Thursday, December 6 5:30 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. start 25 Kingman Street, St. Albans www.samessenger.com/runningofthebells A family-friendly, 1-mile fun run, jog or walk through downtown St. Albans. Participants wear jingle bells, holiday costumes. Benefits local charity.

MARCH 2013 Franklin Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, March 10, 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Franklin Central School, Franklin

Home Town Follies

4th Annual Festival of Trees

Mid-March Richford Town Hall, Richford Annual variety show packed with locals.

Friday, December 7 – Sunday, December 9 Downtown St. Albans City www.festivaloftreesvt.com Some events by admission. Christmas parade, Santa’s workshop, festival gala, and much more.

Jay Peak Mountain Mardi Gras Mid-March, Jay Peak Resort, Jay www.jaypeakvermont.org

St. Albans Rotary Home & Recreation Expo

Holiday Concert

Early December, time TBD Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org Admission: donation An annual holiday tradition.

Mid-March Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center St. Albans Vermont’s largest home & recreation expo, spread across three days & featuring Vermont business exhibitions, food & spirits.

Holiday Play

Friday, December 21 – Sunday, December 23 Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls 802.933.6171 · www.enosburgoperahouse.org Local production of a holiday tale.

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. Location TBA, Enosburg Falls www.ebavt.com/upcoming-events FREE Kids scramble for candy.

Serving fine Mediterranean style food in a relaxing atmosphere. We are centrally located in the heart of St. Albans, right across from Taylor Park. Stop in for lunch, dinner or a drink after enjoying our local shopping, theaters and historical sites.

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The fine tunes of a live piano, violin, or light guitar will complete the comfortable setting any day of the week. Check out our web site to see who is performing this week!

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Directory ATTRACTIONS 6 Annual Taylore Park Fine Wine, Beer & Food Festival

COMMUNITY ORGANIzATIONS

Enosburg Business Association

Saturday, October 6, 1 – 4 p.m. Taylor Park, St. Albans City Local, wine, beer & food, silent auction & more on St. Albans’ historic green. ID required. Pg. 21

46th Annual Vermont Maple Festival

Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation 26

April 2 – 5, 2012 Downtown St. Albans City www.vtmaplefestival.org Parade, rides, food, music, more. A Vermont Chamber Top 10 Summer Event. Pg. 5

Enosburg Falls Country Club

2 North Main St., 4th floor, St. Albans P.O. Box 1099, St. Albans 802.524.2194 · www.fcidc.com Creating quality jobs for quality people. Pg. 7

Franklin-Grand Isle United Way

P.O. Box 160 (mailing) 53 Elm St., Enosburg Falls · 802.933.2296 www.efccvt.com · efcc@ncctv.net Hosted 2007 Vermont Ladies’ Amateur. Pg. 9

Franklin County Field Days

St. Albans For The Future (SAFF)

DINING Amato’s

830 Jay Peak Rd., Jay 802.988.2611 · www.jaypeakresort.com info@jaypeakresort.com Skiing, riding, Pumphouse Water Park, golf, ice skating, lodging & more. Pgs. 1, 3, 64 48 48 48

4323 Rt. 108 South, Jeffersonville 800.419.4615 · www.smuggs.com America’s family resort. The best value for family fun... anywhere! Pg. 35

Tyler Place Family Resort

175 Tyler Place Rd., Highgate Springs 802.868.4000 · www.tylerplace.com tyler@tylerplace.com Providing all-inclusive family vacations on Lake Champlain for over 79 years. Pg. 15

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Maplefields North St. Albans Rt. 7, St. Albans (I-89, Exit 20) 802.524.3068 Maplefields St. Albans 555 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans (I-89, Exit 19) 802.524.2662 Maplefields at Georgia 1207 Ethan Allen Hwy., Georgia (I-89, Exit 18) 802.524.7741 Maplefields at Enosburg 518 Pearl St., Enosburg Falls 802.933.2003 Maplefields at Colchester 414 Roosevelt Hwy., Colchester (I-89, Exit 16) 802.654.8627 Maplefields at the University 811 Williston Rd., South Burlington 802.652.9065 Since 1902. It’s real Italian. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches. Pg. 18

(802) 524-5958 www.mvrailtrail.com · nrpcvt@nrpcvt.com 26.4 mile all-season recreational path extending from St. Albans to Richford. Pg. 29

Smugglers’ Notch

www.facebook.com/SaintAlbansVermont An excellent shopping & dining experience, family-friendly events & a historic city park. Pg. 23

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

48 Lower Newton St., St. Albans 802.527.7418 · www.fgiunitedway.org Our communities. Our volunteers. Our strongest assets. Pg. 7

August 2 – 5, 2012 Exit 21 off I-89, Airport Rd., Highgate www.franklincountyfielddays.org Family fun for everyone. Live music, tractor pulls, rides, food, more. Pg. 5

Jay Peak

P.O. Box 662, Enosburg Falls 802.752.1208 · www.ebavt.com enosburgbusinessassociation@yahoo.com Promoting the success of Enosburg businesses & the community. Pg. 9

The

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Connecting VERMONT buyers and sellers: it’s not just about real estate – relationships matter. www.clarkconnectionvermont.com

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EDUCATION Johnson State College

24 North Main Street, St. Albans 802.524.1405 · www.chowbella.us nejoost@hotmail.com Lunch, dinner & pub menu, cocktails, live music, business functions, weddings. Pg. 47

Cosmic Bakery & Café

Northwest Technical Center

30 South Main St., St. Albans 802.524.0800 · www.cosmicbakery.com mike@cosmicbakery.com Serving three meals, live music, beer, wine & baking from scratch! Pg. 17

The Crossing

HEALTH CARE Franklin County Home Health Agency, Inc.

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services 53

107 Fisher Pond Rd., St. Albans 802.524.6555 · www.ncssinc.org Mental health, developmental, psychosocial & rehab services for Northwest Vermont. Pg. 57

84 North Main St., St. Albans 802.528.5215 · www.micasitavt.com Authentic Mexican food. No passport needed. Menu mainly from Sinaloa, Mexico. Pg. 30

One Federal Restaurant

Northwestern Medical Center

Northwestern Walk-In Clinic

= Map Markers, see maps pgs.31-34

927 Ethan Allen Hwy., Georgia 802.524.8911 www.NorthwesternWalkinClinic.org Treating minor non-emergent medical needs. Pg. 51

333 Swanton Rd., Highgate Commons Shopping Center, St. Albans 802.524.0999 (p) · 802.524.0998 (f) www.thaihousevt.com Authentic Thai food. All fresh ingredients. Dine in or take out. Pg. 41

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133 Fairfield St., St. Albans 802.524.5911 www.NorthwesternMedicalCenter.org insights@nmcinc.org Northwestern Vermont’s vibrant, not-for-profit, primary care hospital. Pg. 21

1 Federal St., St. Albans 802.524.0330 · www.onefederalrestaurant.com onefederalrestaurant@live.com A full service restaurant & bar with a fantastic tented banquet facility. Pg. 25

Thai House Restaurant

3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans 802.527.7531 · www.fchha.org info@fchha.org Providing home health care & childbirth education for all county residents. Pg. 49

65 North Main St., St. Albans 802.524.6135 www.jeffsmainseafoodrestaurant.com Seafood, steak, pasta & chicken. Serving lunch & dinner, event catering. Pg. 21

Mi Casita

71 South Main St., St. Albans 802.527.6517 · www.nwtconline.org msavoy@fcsuvt.org Customized job training, daytime, evening & weekend programs for adult learners. Pg. 61

14 Province St., Richford 800.331.3694 · www.thecrossingvt.com thecrossingvt@hotmail.com Fine dining & pub, lunch & dinner, banquet facility. Affordable lodging & suites. Pg. 45

Jeff’s Restaurant

337 College Hill, Johnson 800.635.2356 · www.jsc.edu Undergraduate & graduate programs emphasizing practical research, internships & community service. Pg. 59

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NEWSPAPER

BED & BREAKFASTS

Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast

St. Albans Messenger

66 Fairfield St., St. Albans 802.527.5116 · www.backinntime.us St. Albans City’s only B&B, adjacent to Taylor Park, dining, shopping. Pg. 21

Phineas Swann Bed And Breakfast Inn

REAL ESTATE

Clark Connection

802.326.4306 · www.PhineasSwann.com info@PhineasSwann.com Luxury accommodations & weddings on the Trout River in Montgomery. High tech, hot tub, minutes to Jay Peak, very pet-friendly. Trip Advisor Five Star.

Wagner Road Bed & Breakfast

Coldwell Banker Choice Properties

14 Province St., Richford 800.331.3694 · www.thecrossingvt.com thecrossingvt@hotmail.com Affordable lodging & suites. Fine dining & pub, lunch & dinner, banquet facility. Pg. 45

Great Northern Land Co., LLC

Lang Mclaughry Spera, Realtor

Paul Poquette Realty Group

= Map Markers, see maps pgs.31-34

132 North Main St., St. Albans 802.524.9501 www.poquetterealty.com Pg. 45

813 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans Town 802.524.3300 · www.lq.com Free breakfast, high-speed internet, sparkling swimming pool, pets welcome. Pg. 55

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95 South Main St., St. Albans 802.752.1706 david.juaire@lmsre.com For your real estate needs, call David Juaire. Pg. 41

42 Lower Mountain Drive, Colchester 802.655.6177 www.burlington.hamptoninn.com Only half an hour from Franklin County and easy access to Burlington. Pg. 17

La Quinta Inn & Suites

1045 VT Rt. 242, Jay 802.323.7400 www.greatnorthernlandcompany.com PeterFina@aol.com Jay Peak area properties: real estate, rentals, property management services. Pg. 41

287 South Main Street, St. Albans 802.524.5956 · www.choicehotels.com New England live, work, travel, relax, our lodge awaits you. Pg. 49

Hampton Inn - Burlington

112 North Main, St. Albans 802.524.9526 www.VermontChoiceProperties.com CBChoiceProperties@comcast.net Serving Franklin County real estate needs for over 40 years. Pg. 57

INNS & HOTELS

Econo Lodge

Lang, McLaughry, Spera 95 South Main St., St. Albans 802.598.4553 · www.clarkconnectionvt.com linda.clark@lmsre.com paul.clark@lmsre.com Connecting buyers & sellers for 25 years through strong relationships. Pg. 49

128 Wagner Rd., Fairfax 802.849.6030 · 802.842.6030 www.wagnerroadbnb.com A charming 1806 cape where you can relax & explore...

The Crossing

281 North Main Street, St. Albans 802.524.9771 · www.samessenger.com Daily, evening newspaper published Monday Friday with a weekend edition. Local news, sports and events. Pg. 51

Re/Max Destinations

44 South Main St., St. Albans 802.527.7666 www.vtrealestatedestinations.com kstellrealtor@gmail.com Assisting you with your residential & commercial buying & selling needs. Pg. 11

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RESORTS Jay Peak

830 Jay Peak Rd., Jay 802.988.2611 · www.jaypeakresort.com info@jaypeakresort.com Skiing, riding, Pumphouse Water Park, golf, ice skating, lodging & more. Pgs. 1, 3, 64

Smugglers’ Notch

Vermont Federal Credit Union

BRIDAL REGISTRY

As The Crow Flies

175 Tyler Place Rd., Highgate Springs 802.868.4000 · www.tylerplace.com tyler@tylerplace.com Providing all-inclusive family vacations on Lake Champlain for over 79 years. Pg. 15

COMMUNICATION

Fairpoint

ADULT CARE

Care Partners Adult Day Center

DAIRY

St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, Inc. 62 140 Federal St., St. Albans, VT 05478 802.524.6581 · www.stalbanscooperative.com A member-owned dairy cooperative delivering quality milk, milk products & services. Pg. 61

AUTOMOTIVE

699 Highgate Rd., St. Albans (I-89, Exit 20) 877.291.5576 · www.handycars.com Serving Franklin County since 1952! Soon all in one location. Pg. 19

ENERGY

Central Vermont Public Service

800.649.2877 · www.cvps.com Serving 163 Vermont communities through a variety of energy sources, including CVPS Cow Power. Pg. 43

405 Swanton Rd., St. Albans 888.466.0684 · www.handygmc.com Your Buick, GMC & Cadillac dealer for new & used cars. Pg. 21

FRAMING & PRINTING

Village Frame Shoppe & Gallery

BANKS

Community National Bank

= Map Markers, see maps pgs.31-34

72 North Main St., St. Albans 802.524.3699 · www.vtframeshop.com Fine art gallery, Vermont artists, custom matting & framing, digital printing. Pg. 39

49 Sampsonville Rd., Enosburg Falls 802.933.8500 enosburg@communitynationalbank.com Community National Bank proudly serving Vermont communities since 1851. Pg. 62

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866.984.2001 · www.fairpoint.com Exceptional internet, phone & television services, fully reliable & affordably priced. Pg. 63

34 Franklin Park West, St. Albans 802.527.0548 · info@carepartnersvt.org Non-profit day program for adults with dementia and/or physical impairments. Pg. 23

Handy GMC

58 N. Main St., St. Albans www.asthecrowfliesvt.com asthecrowflies@together.net Fine kitchenwares, gifts, gadgets, Vermont foods, wine, beer, bridal registry. Pg. 23

SERVICES

Handy Chevrolet & Toyota

55 Old Orchard Rd., St. Albans 133 North Main St., St. Albans 888-252-0202 · www.vermontfederal.org A full-service, not-for-profit institution serving Vermonters for over 50 years. Pg. 45

4323 Rt. 108 South, Jeffersonville 800.419.4615 · www.smuggs.com America’s family resort. The best value for family fun... anywhere! Pg. 35

Tyler Place Family Resort

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St. Albans, Swanton, Georgia, Enosburg Falls, Essex 800.479.2196 · www.ptcvt.com Your community bank since 1886. Access anywhere, anytime. Member FDIC. Pg. 17

GMTA connects thousands of residents each year in the Franklin and Grand Isle region to employment, health care, education, affordable food, care for the elderly and disabled, and most importantly, independence.

For information on all of GMTA’s routes and special services, please call 527-2181 or toll free at 866-864-0211. For TTY service call 711.

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Vermont Life Photography by David Juaire 43

FUNERAL HOMES

Brady & Levesque Funeral Home & Commemorative Services 7

95 South Main St., St. Albans 802.752.1706 david.juaire@lmsre.com For your photography needs, call David Juaire. Pg. 41

86 South Main St., St. Albans 802.524.2928 · www.bradyandlevesque.com Caring for friends and family for four generations. Pg. 51

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Green Mountain Transit Agency (GMTA)

GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING

Messenger Print & Design

281 North Main St., St. Albans 802.524.9771 ext. 114 www.messengerdesignvt.com Full-service, award-winning graphic design for print and web. Commercial printing on premises. Pg. 62

SHOPPING

INSURANCE

Hackett Valine & Macdonald

APPLIANCES

Thibault Appliances

62 North Main St., St. Albans 802.524.4400 · www.hvm.com Insurance & risk management. The difference is the people who provide it. Pg. 45

A division of Hackett Valine & MacDonald 64 Church St., Jeffersonville 802.644.8846 · www.hvm.com Insurance & risk management. The difference is the people who provide it. Pg. 45

ARTS & CRAFTS

Cowle’s Quilting Machines

6 Champlain Commons, Rt. 7 North, St. Albans 802.524.3858 (p) · 802.524.0069 (f) Residential/commercial. Keys, locks, mobile service. Certified locksmith. Insured. Pg. 23

BOOKS

The Eloquent Page

St. Albans · 802.309.0732 brian@fieldsbayoutfitters.com www.fieldsbayoutfitters.com Providing quality equipment, lush hunting grounds, and experienced waterfowl, turkey, and predator hunting guides to make your next outdoor expedition an amazing experience. Pg. 41 = Map Markers, see maps pgs.31-34

23 Catherine St., St. Albans 802.527.PAGE (7243) eloquent.page@verizon.net Offering used, collectible, audio & new books since 1992. Pg. 7

NATURE / OUTDOORS

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Highgate Commons Shopping Ctr., Rt. 7, St. Albans · 802.524.2551 · 877.495.3060 www.cowlesquilting.com Gammill, Statler, Stitcher, Brother, Janome products. Classes, sales & maintenance. Pg. 19

LOCKSMITH

Fields Bay Outfitters

15 Champlain Commons, Rt. 7 North, St. Albans · 802.524.4123 www.thibaultappliances.com charity@thibaultappliances.com Sales & service of appliances, central vacs, vacuums & mattresses. Pg. 51

Town & Country Insurance Agency

Green Valley Lock

375 Lake Rd., St. Albans 802.527.2181 · www.gmtaride.org info@gmtaride.org GMTA provides public transportation services in the Franklin/Grand Isle area. Pg. 55

BOUTIQUES

The Forget-Me-Not Shop

942B Rt. 15, Johnson 802.635.2335 Clothing for men & women, jewelry, military surplus, all at discount prices. Pg. 61

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Alburgh Parent Child Center 22 Lake Street Alburgh, VT 05440 (802) 796-3013

The Family Center 130 Fisher Pond Road St. Albans, VT 05478 (802) 524-6554

Soar Learning Center 178 McGinn Drive St. Albans Bay, VT 05481 (802) 527-7514

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SHOPPING (continued) Scampers

U-Finish Decor

CLOTHING 59

24 & 42 Merchants Row, Swanton (I-89, Exit 21) 802.868.4299 · 802.868.4799 scampers@pshift.com Vermont’s largest new & used family department store. Pg. 25

GALLERIES/FINE ARTS

Artist In Residence

CONVENIENCE STORES

Maplefields

Village Frame Shoppe & Gallery

GIFTS

As The Crow Flies

Boston Post Dairy, LLC

Breezy Acres Garden Center & Primitive Country Barn 8

1904 Sheldon Rd., St. Albans 802.524.4141 · www.breezyacresvt.com Home décor, linens, candles, lamps, wreaths, braided rugs, cupboards & potpourri. Pg. 61

Creative Muse

FARM & HOME

261 Main St., Enosburg Falls 802.933.4403 · www.creativemusevt.com sarahjo@creativemusevt.com Creative floral designs for special days & everyday, unique Vermont gifts. Pg. 23

555 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans 802.524.9255 · www.walkerstore.cc adam@walkerstore.cc Clothing, boots, tack, pet supplies, lawn & garden, home décor & gifts. Pg. 13 = Map Markers, see maps pgs.31-34

2061 Sampsonville Road, Enosburg Falls 802.933.2749 · www.bostonpostdairy.com bostonpost@bpd.comcastbiz.net Goats milk cheese & soap, maple products, Vermont gifts, local beef. Pg. 9

9431 Rt. 36, East Fairfield 802.827.3778 Local convenience store, 24-hour wrecker service, AAA-approved. Pg. 62

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58 N. Main St., St. Albans www.asthecrowfliesvt.com asthecrowflies@together.net Fine kitchenwares, gifts, gadgets, Vermont foods, wine, beer, bridal registry. Pg. 23

Walker’s Farm, Home & Tack

72 North Main St., St. Albans 802.524.3699 · www.vtframeshop.com Fine art gallery, Vermont artists, custom matting & framing, digital printing. Pg. 39

4684 Rt. 36, Fairfield 802.827.3248 A small convenience store. Gas, grocery & hardware. Pg. 41

Stone’s Shell

349 Main St., Enosburg Falls 802.933.6403 artistinresidence.coop@gmail.com A cooperative art gallery in Enosburg Falls, featuring local artists. Pg. 49

Menard’s Market

Highgate Commons Shopping Center, Rt. 7 North, St. Albans 802.524.9707 ufinishdecor@myfairpoint.net Custom building & finishing available at affordable prices. Pg. 49

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SHOPPING (continued) Marvin’s Country Store

Tajeanhus Herbal Shop

31 Main St., Johnson 800.899.6349 www.butternutmountainfarm.com/countrystore Featuring maple syrup, local cheese, soaps, sugaring supplies and much, much more. Pg. 17

Sweet Nothings Ice Cream Parlor

JEWELRY

Eaton’s Fine Jewelry

GROCERY

Precious Things Jewelers

HARDWARE

Silver & Gold Jewelry

NURSERY/GREENHOUSE

Breezy Acres Garden Center & Primitive Country Barn 8

Jct. 104 & 128, Fairfax 802.849.6402 Your local trustworthy hardware store with superior service. Pg. 41

Sticks & Stuff

116 North Main St., St. Albans 802.527.2811 A wide selection of rings, necklaces & pendants for any occasion. Pg. 17

133 North Main St. #25, St. Albans 802.527.7007 · www.acehardware.com gwinters@swantonlumber.com Home goods, plumbing, hardware, outdoor living, lawn & garden, paint & more. Pg. 13

J & L Hardware

349 Main St., Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 802.933.4503 www.preciousthingsjewelers.com precious@myfairpoint.net Custom designs, repairs, gold, silver, gems, Troll Beads, Vermont gifts. Pg. 9

1098 Market St., Fairfax 802.849.6872 · www.steeplemarket.com Experience for yourself the area’s best little market! Pg. 11

Ace Hardware, St. Albans

30 North Main St., St. Albans 802.524.4055 · www.eatonsjewelry.com eatonsfj@gmail.com Full service jewelry store located in downtown St. Albans. Pg. 53

94 North Main St., St. Albans 802.527.5118 So much more than a candy store! Gifts, ice cream, coffee, more! Pg. 17

Steeple Market

282 North Main St., St. Albans 802.527.1212 · www.vermontpureherbs.com info@vermontpureherbs.com Tinctures, herbs, spices, teas, vitamins, essential oils, homeopathic. Classes available. Pg. 7

1904 Sheldon Rd., St. Albans 802.524.4141 · www.breezyacresvt.com Home décor, linens, candles, lamps, wreaths, braided rugs, cupboards & potpourri. Pg. 61

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44 Lower Newton St., St. Albans 802.639.1627 2 Orchard St. Ext., Enosburg Falls 800.639.1628 13 Gallagher Rd., Middlesex 866.639.1629 www.sticksandstuff.com Hardware, flooring, kitchen & bath, windows & doors, building materials, paint & more. Pg. 59

PHARMACY

Swanton Rexall

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SHOES

Danform Shoes

150 Swanton Rd., St. Albans 802.527.0916 · www.danformshoesvt.com Northern Vermont’s #1 place to shoe shop. Pg. 19

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1904 Sheldon Rd., St Albans 524-4141 www.breezyacresvt.com Open 7 days March - December Call for off-season hours 61

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SPORTS

White’s Bikes & Outfitters

1010 Ethan Allen Highway, Rt. 7, Georgia 802.524.4496 www.whitesgreenmountainbikes.com Proudly serving bicycling enthusiasts in Northwestern Vermont with quality products. Pg. 11

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218 Main St., Enosburg Falls 802.933.TOYS · www.kidstructivefun.com Toys, games, puzzles, puppets, science, art & music supplies, Lego & Playmobil. Pg. 9

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