MIDDLEBURY — Like many of our neighbors in Addison County this time of year, my family has a number of home-improvement and gardening projects we’re itching to get started on. But during the coronavirus pandemic getting the supplies you need is a little less straightforward than usual. Gov. Phil Scott ordered the closure of all in-person business operations in Vermont, with a few exceptions. As of this writing, hardware stores in Vermont are included among the businesses and entities providing services or f … (read more)