Dan McIntosh and The Middlebury Shop by Spencer Copeland

Dan McIntosh and The Middlebury Shop by Spencer Copeland

As  part of our highlight on Middlebury Stores, our student reporter, Spencer Copeland, founder of Local Trove—sat down with Dan Mcintosh to reflect on the backgroud of the iconic store, The Middlebury Shop. The Middlebury Shop has been part of downtown since 1983,...
February = Love, Local Style ❤️

February = Love, Local Style ❤️

February = Love, Local Style ❤️ On Sunday 1st of February we launched a Love Middlebury campaign which will fun throughout the month of February—and it’s designed to be fun. Introducing the Hidden Heart Treasure Hunt 💕 Participating retailers will hide Middlebury...
First Fridays are Back ✨💙

First Fridays are Back ✨💙

First Fridays are back ✨Starting this February, a group of local businesses are staying open later—together—to create more chances to gather, shop, sip, eat, and run into one another downtown.It’s about community, connection, and supporting the places that make...
New Jersey Driver

New Jersey Driver

As you may know by now, we have a newsletter that we send out sporadically, and we have partnered with the local icon, Andy Mitchell, who is a co-sponsor ( how lucky are we?!)  Andy sent this editorial recently and we laughed out loud. Hope you enjoy his salty humor...
A Small, Sweet Arrival at the Middlebury Train Station

A Small, Sweet Arrival at the Middlebury Train Station

On the evening of December 14, at just before 6pm, the train pulled into Middlebury carrying more than passengers — it carried generosity, warmth, and a little holiday magic! We truly didn’t know what to expect. It was a cold December night, and the question lingered:...
Bundle Up for Fireworks and Family Fun on the 31st December

Bundle Up for Fireworks and Family Fun on the 31st December

🎆 Fireworks & Family Fun at Middlebury Park & Rec 🎆 Get there early! Fireworks light up the sky at 6:30 PM at Mary Hogan Fields, and it’s the perfect excuse to bundle up, gather with friends and neighbors, and enjoy one of Middlebury’s most joyful community...
February = Love, Local Style ❤️

Why Winter Is When Love Middlebury Matters Most

As we look ahead to the colder months, Kelly and I find ourselves thinking about what winter really means for a town like Middlebury. Yes, it’s brisk. Yes, it’s busy. And yes, it can feel a little quieter once the leaves fall and the days shorten. But winter is also...