FROM THE PUBLISHER
In this issue of STRATTON Magazine , we are thrilled to celebrate the intersection of commerce and community .
We welcome the brave entrepreneurs who are starting new businesses , such as Benjamin Ward ( page 54 ) and those featured in “ New in Town ” ( page 10 ).
We are grateful to the stewards of the iconic Northshire Bookstore and Silver Fork Restaurant ( page 34 ).
We highlight the local hiking industry and its care for our trails ( page 12 ), as well as the incredible volunteers who have committed to realizing the Manchester Riverwalk ( page 62 )
We spotlight some fantastic tattoo artists in Southern Vermont ( page 23 ), share a delicious recipe courtesy of Chantecleer ’ s Chef Michel Baumann ( page 96 ), and provide a listing of the wonderful contractors who are in such high-demand for Fall Home Improvements ( page 66 ).
With every issue of STRATTON Magazine , I am personally amazed by the talent in our community – and the stories that the Old Mill Road Media team unearths . In this issue , we have a special treat : Did you know that the man many believe to be the inspiration for James Bond lived right here in Arlington , Vermont ? To read more about Sir Ian Fleming ’ s time in Southern Vermont , don ’ t miss the article on Page 70 .
Wishing you all a joyous Fall Foliage season .
-Joshua
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