Food truck nights shut down

Food truck nights shut down

Charlotte Crossings is at odds with the Town of Charlotte yet again, as the Route 7 property owners claim they were “unexpectedly” asked to stop hosting food trucks in their parking lot this week. The building holds office space, a retail store, and has space for a restaurant, though one does not currently operate at the property.

Support our local food suppliers

Support our local food suppliers

Now, more than ever, we can come together as a community and support local businesses, simply by our food buying choices. We are blessed with many wonderful farms, bakeries, restaurants and stores here in Charlotte and surrounding towns. Most require pre-orders, and offerings change frequently, so check with their web sites or call for more information.

Kids cook for their community

Kids cook for their community

KidsCookVT had fun cooking calzones and cookies together last week. Calzones and salads were brought to a grateful staff at The Janet S. Must Family Room and to the New American Mothers and their children during a family playgroup.  The cookies will be delivered later this week to the Charlotte Food Shelf.  

Act 143 and the Future of Farming in Charlotte

Act 143 and the Future of Farming in Charlotte

The Town of Charlotte has a long history supporting agriculture and attracting residents who value a working landscape. Throughout our state, farms provide numerous services in their communities: fresh food, jobs, diverse small businesses and open landscapes, as well as a range of ecosystem services from water quality to wildlife habitat, healthy soils and the mitigation of climate change. And yet, farming in Vermont is endangered: The state has lost approximately 10 percent of its farms every year for the last five years.

Charlotte Crossing at a crossroads

Charlotte Crossing at a crossroads

The deal for a new restaurant in the almost-completed Charlotte Crossing building fell through in September, but hopes for a sit-down eatery in town are not completely dashed. The commercial building, which is located at the site of the former Vermont Wildflower Farm on Route 7, is on track to house office and retail spaces as planned, but the restaurant plans are up in the air for now.