According to Edd Merritt, who took and sent in this picture, it's a Charlotte Iron Maple with tap and sap bucket he discovered on Hinesburg Road. No word on which grade of syrup you get from the finished product.
Betty Ann Lockhart (right) appeared at the South Burlington Barnes & Noble last Saturday to talk about her new book called "Maple Sugarin' in Vermont: A Sweet History." B&N probably has a few copies of the book but you should get it at the Charlotte-owned bookstore, Flying Pig Books in Shelburne where it's offered at a 10% discount ($17.99).
The Old Brick has come back to life! Thanks to Charlotte News Editor Melissa Eyre for these pics of the newly-renovated and newly-reopened store. Have you been in yet? It looks very different, yet familiar.
