Douglas Sweets to remain in Shelburne; Ferrisburgh property to be resold

Douglas Sweets, one of the two buyers earlier this year of the town-owned 34.9-acre parcel at the junction of Routes 7 and 22A in Ferrisburgh, has decided not to relocate its gourmet shortbread and cookie business from its Shelburne home.

Ferrisburgh selectboard extends deal for town land

The Ferrisburgh selectboard at its Oct. 3 meeting agreed to six-month extensions of the two purchase-and-sale agreements for the town-owned 34.9-acre parcel that lies at the junction of Routes 7 and 22A. 

Prominent Route 7 intersection could host two new ventures

One is a maker of artisanal shortbread now based in Shelburne, and the other is a founder of Caledonia Spirits, who would process and grow grain and could also open a distillery on the site.

Ferrisburgh inks deal to sell land at corner of Routes 7 & 22A

Two businesses will buy town-owned land near the Park-and-Ride in Ferrisburgh just north of Vergennes.