Mergers & Acquisitions

2007

December

A to Z Embroidery, owned by Leslie and Stuart Offer, was sold to Hearthside Creations Inc., owned by George and Susan Wachob of Hinesburg. A to Z  has been relocated from Williston to Hinesburg. John Stimets of CBI—Country Business Inc. managed the sale.

Heather Listenik and her father, Henry Listenik, who also owns KJ Construction in Essex Junction, purchased Twigs et Fleurs at 171 Battery St. in Burlington. Heather has a degree in business management from Western State College of Colorado and a diploma in floral design from Rittners Floral Design School. Twigs et Fleurs is a high-end flower shop with a garden/European style. The shop also carries household plants, candles, vases and gift items. 864-7565.

Biomass Commodities Corp. of St. Johnsbury leased the grain storage and loading facilities of the historic E.T. & H.K. Ide Building in St. Johnsbury as a distribution base for wood pellets. The move puts the grain elevator back in operation after being idle for eight years. Jock Gill of Peacham, co-founder of the corporation, made the announcement. Biomass installs systems for large and small institutions and has projects underway in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Synergy Software Technologies Inc. of Burlington announced that it has merged with one of its chief competitors in the health and human services software area, Harmony Information Systems Inc. of Reston, Va. The merged company will retain the Harmony name and headquarters. Synergy’s Burlington location remains fully intact. Tonya Harmon will remain CEO of Harmony in Reston, while Synergy’s co-founders, Stan Eames and Dave Dapkiewicz, will continue in senior leadership roles in Burlington.

From left, Martin Young, Phase Forward; John Rosenblum, Green Mountain Logic; Bob Weiler, Phase Forward.

Phase Forward, a provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety based in Waltham, Mass., announced that it has acquired Green Mountain Logic of Montpelier in an all-cash transaction. Green Mountain, founded in 1998, will continue to operate from its Vermont offices. John Rosenblum, its president, will become a Phase Forward vice president responsible for GML’s products.

New Breed Marketing of Winooski announced the launch of its first European office in London. Amir Mirza, Ph.D., was named managing director of the London office, where he will head new business development and operations. 

Glen Brandon and Ray Fournier sold their business, St. Albans Glass, to Cornerstone Holdings Inc. St. Albans Glass is a large commercial glass contractor. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers listed and sold the business.

The Vermont Agency of Human Services leased 14,732 square feet of office space at 101 Cherry St. in Burlington from General Growth Partners. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Grand View Farms leased space on the third floor of the Smith Building at 186 College St. in Burlington to Court Reporters Associates. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Ronald Roe sold Annette’s Playschool to PalMar Enterprises Inc. Annette’s Playschool has child-care facilities in Hinesburg and Williston. Sharon Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the selling broker, and John Beal was the listing broker.

The USIS Investigation Services of the federal government leased temporary office space at 33 Blair Park in Williston from the Hugh Bower Revocable Trust. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented the landlord, and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the tenant.

Timberlane Dental leased 1,320 square feet of office space at 1855 Williston Road in South Burlington from O’Brien Brothers Agency. Brad Worthen of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant.

Kevin Staudt Inc. bought Vermont Commercial Warehousing Inc., a warehousing and fulfillment operation in Williston. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing and selling broker.

Cx Associates, a LEED- and sustainable-building consulting company, located its home offices at 119 Main St. in Burlington. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant, and Steve Donahue of Donahue & Associates assisted the landlord, Brick Box Co.

Geotech Environmental Equipment Inc. leased 2,000 square feet of commercial space on Tigan Street in Winooski from Catamount East Development Co. David Jacobs of Redstone represented Catamount East.

David Jacobs and Doug Nedde of Redstone were co-listing and selling brokers representing Farrell Vending Services Inc. in the sale of a 12,000-square-foot building at 150 Krupp Drive in Williston. The buyer was Bartlett Realty LLC.

Darko Vujanovic (second from left) leased 1,150 square feet of retail space at 61 Main St. in Burlington and opened The Euro Corner Food and Café. The landlord is Great Developments LLC. Euro Corner offers fine European foods such as meats, cheeses and sandwiches. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial (left) assisted both parties. Dave Ackerman (right) is with Great Developments.

Beezco Inc., the Audette family’s corporation, opened The Hideaway at Cornerstone Commons, a family-run restaurant in Essex Junction. It is located at the site of the former Eclipse Grill and is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Justin Martin of Pomerleau represented the owner, Roger Villemaire. 10 Kellogg Road.

November

Arex Nguyen of Huyhoant Inc. sold the Bamboo House Restaurant business at 139 Lake St. in St. Albans to Christian Smith. The sale includes a long-term lease on the building with options. Peter Yee of Redstone was the listing broker and procured the buyer, who plans to open a 1980s-themed, American family-style restaurant.

Burton Snowboards has bought the 88,000-square-foot industrial building on 9 acres at 152 Industrial Parkway in Burlington, adjoining its headquarters property at 80 Industrial Parkway. Neville Companies, which assisted throughout the purchase process, has negotiated a partial termination of the lease held by General Dynamics to allow Burton to secure the north half of the building for future growth. General Dynamics is expected to remain in the south side of the building.

David Grippin, CPA, CVA, managing partner of Grippin, Donlan & Roche PLC, announced that the CPA tax and consulting practice of CL Associates LLC has become part of Grippin, Donlan & Roche. The owner, Claire LaVoie, CPA, will continue to manage accounts of her clients and others as a member of GD&R’s professional group. She has over 27 years’ public accounting experience and is a commercial mediator and arbitrator.

Barre Lodge, #139 The Loyal Order of Moose, sold the Moose Club site at 328 North Main St. in Barre to Granite Hills Credit Union of Barre. Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. represented the buyer; Barrett Gregoire of Leonel Gregoire Real Estate represented the seller.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Constantine Poulos, the owner of 200 Main St. in Burlington, in leasing two small offices spaces: one to Suzanne Johnson and one to Lincoln Brown.

Simon Pozi, the owner of The Cheese Outlet Fresh Market at 398 Pine St. in Burlington, has sold it to Honeytree Foods Inc., owned by Robert Lichorwic. Lichorwic has relocated from Florida and plans to maintain the current product lines. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Wilbur Smith Associates has leased 2,328 square feet at 95 St. Paul St. in Burlington. Tim Burke of David G. White & Associates Inc. was the leasing broker for the tenant.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Sizzling Sausage LLC in a lease with Isotech North America Inc. for 3,200 square feet of office/flex space at 158 Brentwood Drive at Exit 17 in Colchester.

The Solo Cup property at 15-19 Lower Newton St. in St. Albans was sold to the city of St. Albans. The120,500-square-foot former manufacturing facility was vacated about 16 months ago. Tony Blake and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial and Steve Donahue of Donahue & Associates assisted the parties.

Woodlot Alternatives, a 65-person consulting firm in Topsham, Maine, joined Stantec. Woodlot specializes in natural resource assessment, permitting and environmental engineering from offices in Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont (South Burlington). Woodlot’s president, John P. Lortie, will continue as a Stantec vice president. This marks Stantec’s third acquisition in Maine in the last two years.

Core Studio has leased 1,387 square feet of studio space at 431 Pine St. in Burlington from The Maltex Partnership. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the owner; Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the tenant.

Brad Worthen of V/T Commercial announced that Beltone New England executed a lease for 1,338 square feet at 1860 Williston Road in South Burlington. 

Global Sourcing Group Inc. leased 1,174 square feet of office space at 431 Pine St. in Burlington from The Maltex Partnership. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate were the listing and leasing brokers representing the owner.

Synergy Counseling Group has leased 1,250 square feet of office space at 564 West Twin Oaks Drive in South Burlington. Duncan Harris of Redstone represented the tenant; Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented the owner.

October

Natural Provisions Inc., a health food store, leased 10,032 square feet of retail space on the first floor of 329 Harvest Lane in Williston from Allen Brook Development Inc. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing broker, and Rachel DiGiammarino of Redstone was the leasing broker.

Butson Hotel Management LLC leased 850 square feet of office space at 400 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 233, Taft Farms Village Center in Williston from Allen Brook Development Inc. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing broker, and Tim Burke and Stephanie Hainley of David G. White & Associates were the leasing brokers.

Larry Sudbay, president and chief executive officer of SymQuest Group Inc., announced the creation of a 4,000-square-foot, secure, state-of-the-art network operations center at the company’s South Burlington headquarters. The space allows for new work-group stations for 22 members of the networking team — project engineers — and cost more than $100,000 to build.

Coalision U.S.A., the U.S. office for a Canadian company retailing and manufacturing ski wear under the brand names Orage and Lole, leased 3,406 square feet of space at the Maltex Building, 431 Pine St. in Burlington. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate and Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone were the listing brokers.

Sprout Inc. has leased 2,400 square feet of space at 110 Church St. in Burlington. Sprout is a retail store featuring baby, child and parent items. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing broker, and Duncan Harris of Redstone was the leasing broker.

Luce Ventures has purchased the assets of the former Cannon’s Restaurant at the Ethan Allen Shopping Center on North Avenue in Burlington and will open a restaurant. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted the buyer and seller.

Will Lowry bought the former Auggie’s Island Grill at 213 College St. in Burlington. Lowry opened Bueno Y Sano, a restaurant selling healthy burritos and southwest fare, in the 1,868-square-foot space. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the selling broker. Peter Yee of Redstone was the listing broker.

Nicole Ravlin leased 540 square feet of space at the Wing Building in Burlington from Main Street Landing. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Chris Kave leased 1,100 square feet of space in the Cornerstone Building in Burlington from Main Street Landing. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Found Line Inc., a graphic design, branding and Web development company, leased 600 square feet in the Kilburn & Gates Building at 7 Kilburn St. in Burlington. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was listing and leasing broker.

Dragonfly Gifts and CW Creations leased 1,330 square feet of retail space at the Blue Mall on Dorset Street in South Burlington from Dorset Square Associates. Brad Worthen of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Cash It In, a buyer and seller of gold, silver, estate jewelry, coins and electronics, leased 600 square feet at 149 Cherry St. in Burlington. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing broker.

KBS Software Engineering, a software development specialist, leased 2,190 square feet at 75 Ethan Allen Drive in South Burlington. Justin Martin of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing broker. Co-listing broker was Doug Nedde of Redstone.

The Shelburne Meat Market leased 1,860 square feet at 40 Unit 10, Shelburne Bay Plaza, for a meat, wine, cheese and specialty foods business. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing broker.

Wild Mountain Wings Inc. leased 2,300 square feet at 150 Dorset St., Suite 255, in South Burlington to open Wings Over Burlington, offering delivery and take-out service of chicken wings. Justin Martin of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker, and Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing broker.

Majestic Corp. of America leased 1,820 square feet at 616 South Willard St. in Burlington to open Majestic Car Rentals. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker, and Sean Crumb of S.B. Collins was the listing broker.

Office Furniture Exchange Inc. leased 8,300 square feet at 227 Main St. in Burlington for retail sales of new and used office furniture and accessories. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker. The listing broker was Jeff Nick of J.L. Davis Realty.

September

Vermont Attorneys Title Corp. has leased 2,500 square feet of office space at Maple Tree Place in Williston. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties. He and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate are co-exclusive listing agents.

Data Innovations of South Burlington announced that Data Innovations Europe has acquired P.G.P. Data Innovations Europe and P.G.P. are based in Brussels, Belgium. The move positions Data Innovations as the world’s largest laboratory middleware company.

Marsha Kincheloe, the owner of Grakles craft and antiques store in Barre, announced the shop’s expansion into more spacious quarters at 166 N. Main St. Grakles receives most of its stock from 65 consignees. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Mackenzie Architects P.C. has bought the office building at 162 Battery St. in Burlington. The practice has moved into the historic building, located on the waterfront between Main and King streets. 863-7177; www.mackenziearchitects.com.

As the leasing agent representing Malone Properties Inc., Peter Yee of Redstone procured Annette Besaw of AB Transformations as the tenant of 2,500 square feet of retail space at 358 Dorset St. in South Burlington. Besaw will open an interior design/retail furniture business.

Tim Ayer, a principal of the Noyle Johnson Group of Montpelier, announced the company’s merger with Berg Carmolli and Kent, a property and casualty insurance agency in Barre. The Barre firm will continue to operate at its current location at 83 Washington St. as Berg Carmolli and Kent, and staff will remain in place under the current management.

John Rocha and Joseph Brusatto, co-owners of Prata Holdings LLC of Alpine, Calif., leased 2,600 square feet of distribution space from Mathias Dubilier of Weaver Properties in Winooski. Brad Worthen of V/T Commercial represented the tenant, and Esther Lotz of Esther Lotz Real Estate assisted the landlord.

HBRA Building LLC bought a 2,200-square-foot office building on 50 acres at 136 James Brown Drive in Williston from David and Catherine Houston. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing broker, and Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis was the selling broker.

Esther Lotz of HighPoint Realty announced that Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has signed a lease for 87,000 square feet with REM Development Co.

Sisters & Brothers Inc. bought a nine-unit apartment complex in Richmond from 3455 E. Main Street LLC. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the seller.

Duncan Harris of Redstone represented Gerald Wilcox in the sale of an industrial condominium — a 3,000-square-foot flex unit with an additional 400 square feet of mezzanine office space — at 55 Leroy Road in Williston. Harris also procured the buyer, Jamie Shaw.

Daybreak Intellectual Capital Solutions Inc. has leased 8,794 square feet of office space on the third floor of 329 Harvest Lane in Williston from Allen Brook Development Inc. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing and leasing broker.

Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has leased 22,707 square feet of retail, office and warehouse space at 329 Harvest Lane in Williston from Allen Brook Development Inc. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing broker, and Esther Lotz of HighPoint Realty and Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis were the selling brokers.

Marle-Bone LLC bought an 1,800-square-foot office building on 30 acres at 31-33 Patchen Road in South Burlington from HBRA Building LLC. Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing broker, and Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis was the selling broker.

David and Catherine Houston bought a 13,600-square-foot industrial/commercial building on 1 acre at 78 Ethan Allen Drive in South Burlington from PROM Real Estate LLC. Esther Lotz of HighPoint Realty was the listing broker, and Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the selling broker.

Edward D. Jones & Co. leased a 958-square-foot retail/service space at Shelburne Square, 41 IDX Drive in South Burlington from Plaza Investments LP. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing and leasing broker.

August

David Jacobs of Redstone was the leasing broker, and Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing VF Partnership in the leasing of 2,655 square feet of office and production space at 34 Blair Park in Williston. The tenant is Micro Wire Transmissions Systems Inc., which manufactures and distributes specialty electronic cabling products.

NESCO, a national electrical distributor based in Massachusetts, announced that it has acquired Yankee Electric Supply of Winooski, with branches in Morrisville and in Lebanon and Woodsville, N.H. Yankee Electric Supply will continue to operate under its name as “a division of NESCO, Needham Electric Supply.” Yankee was founded in 1985. Its president and CEO, Pat Reilly, is retiring.

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC announced it has agreed to incorporate the general civil practice of Daschbach, Csatari & Young PLLC of Lebanon, N.H., into the DRM practice. The Lebanon office will become DRM’s second New Hampshire office and seventh overall. Attorneys Joseph F. Daschbach, Thomas C. Csatari and Wayne R. Young and their staff members will continue their law practice in the DRM Lebanon office. Six DRM attorneys will assume new responsibilities in the Upper Valley office. They are Kimberly M. Butler, Eric D. Jones, Nancy S. Malmquist, Robert A. Miller, Peter D. Van Oot and James G. Wheeler.

Peter Yee of Redstone was the listing and selling broker representing Darren and Jennifer Eddy in the sale of a 2,430-square-foot commercial warehouse on Oak Street in Burlington. Champlain Industries is the buyer.

Windows & Doors by Brownell of Williston announced the opening of a showroom at 795 State Route 3 in Plattsburgh, N.Y. The new location offers retail and installed sales of Marvin windows and doors. 

Paul Perrault, chairman, president and CEO of Chittenden Corp., announced an agreement was reached with People’s United of Connecticut to acquire Chittenden for $1.9 billion.

 Stowe Country Homes vacation rental management company announced that Alison Karosas, former operations director, has purchased the business from longtime Stowe resident Mary Beth Quinn. Quinn owned the business, previously known as Stowe Country Rentals, since 1999. The company employs seven.

Peter Yee of Redstone acted as a buyer broker representing Adam Spell in the purchase of a 20-unit apartment complex consisting of three buildings on Maple Street in St. Albans. P.J. Poquette of Paul Poquette Realty was the listing agent representing the seller, Shawn Mesick.

 Sam Palmisano, the owner of the former Five Spice Café, leased space to open an Italian bistro at 100 Dorset St. in South Burlington. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted Palmisano and Century Partners, the landlord.

Jim and Janelle Fuller of South Burlington have purchased Vermont Campers, a company offering an economical and environmentally friendly choice in RV rentals, such as the Volkswagen Westfalia camper. The company also offers camping equipment such as lanterns, sleeping bags, car seats for children; airport pickup; and long-term rentals.

Vermont Business Brokers represented Jansen Enterprises, the owner of Roy’s Housing in the sale of business and commercial property in Highgate Center to Home Sweet Homes Inc.  John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers marketed and sold the business and real estate.

Brownway Inc. sold a 9,800-square-foot building and property in Richmond to Court Associates. The property had been a 17-room Level III care facility. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing broker and Sharon Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the selling broker.

Vermont Business Brokers sold the Marquis Theater in Middlebury to William Shafer. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial was the listing broker. Sharon Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the selling broker.

Cheese Traders & Wine Sellers, owned by Nancy Wright and Steve Lidle for 16 years, was sold to Robert and Luz Marina Bachofen and Charles and Anna Alexander of Manchester. The store is the state’s largest cheese and wine retailer. John Stimets of CBI-Country Business Inc. managed the sale.

Vermont Business Brokers represented Bonsai Catering, the owner of Conoscenti’s Restaurant in Montpelier to Aaron and Debra Million. They have changed the name to Restaurant Phoebe. Sharon Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing and selling broker.

APS Healthcare, in conjunction with the state of Vermont, leased 12,129 square feet at 208 Hurricane Lane in Williston from Hillside Properties. APS is a national provider of specialty health-care solutions covering 20 million members. The state has awarded the company a three-year contract. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented APS.

John and Karen Goettleman sold The Storm Cafe on Otter Creek in Middlebury to John Hughes. John Beal of Vermont Business Brokers was the listing broker, and Sharon Beal was the selling broker.

Peter Yee of Redstone was the listing broker representing Adam and Jill Spell in the sale of Auggie’s Island Grill, a full-service restaurant and bar on College Street in Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau was the selling broker representing the buyer, Will Lowry, who plans to open Bueno Y Sano, a Mexican restaurant. From left are Lowry, Bradley, Jill Spell, Adam Spell and Yee. 

The Vermont Department of Human Services has leased 15,000 square feet of office space at 101 Cherry St. in Burlington from General Growth Properties Inc. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted both parties and is the co-exclusive listing agent with Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate.

July

Paul A. Perrault, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Chittenden Corp., announced the completion of the company’s acquisition of Merrill Merchants Bancshares Inc., with headquarters in Bangor, Maine. 

Vermont Country Properties, Sotheby’s International Realty, has leased 1,075 square feet of office space at 4066 Shelburne Road, part of Shelburne Commons. Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Catamount/Shelburne LLC.

Green Mountain Engineering Inc. of Williston announced the completion of ownership transition from Brent C. Whitney to Alan Huizenga, P.E., of Bristol. Huizenga has more than 24 years’ experience in civil and environmental engineering. He will serve as president and treasurer of the corporation. Current staff were retained.

Bebop Baby Shop, a boutique for children and maternity wear, leased 1,340 square feet of retail space at 167 Pearl St. in Essex Junction. Meg McGovern (left) of Donahue & Associates was the listing and leasing agent in the transaction representing Jim Ewing Property Management Inc.

Rachel DiGiammarino of Redstone was the leasing broker, and Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing broker representing Allen Brook Development Inc. in the leasing of 10,000 square feet of retail space at 329 Harvest Lane in Williston. The tenant is Natural Provisions Inc., a health food store. The owner is Mark Grenier, who operates another store in St. Johnsbury. An August opening is planned.

Acoy and Samantha Cofino bought 52 Harbor Road in Shelburne with plans to open a community café and juice bar. Duncan Harris of Redstone represented the buyers; Dan Bokan of Lang McLaughry Spera represented the sellers.

Peter Yee of Redstone was the listing and selling agent in the sale of a 2,430-square-foot warehouse building at 21 Oak St. in Burlington to Chris Mason of Champlain Industries, a construction and renovation company.

Stantec announced that it has acquired the assets of Boston firm Geller DeVellis Inc. and that the Geller employees have joined the company. The transaction adds approximately 50 employees to Stantec’s growing New England operations and increases the Boston office to more than 65 people.

Dealer.com, an Internet marketing firm for the automobile industry, has bought a 61,000-square-foot commercial building on Pine Street in Burlington — the former site of Specialty Filaments. Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and selling broker representing Catamount/Middlebury LLC in the sale.

June

Champlain College has leased property on Rue Sherbrooke in Montreal to operate a study-abroad campus in the heart of the city. Champlain’s is believed to be the first American campus in Montreal. Ten courses will be offered there this fall; students will pay the same tuition and residence hall rates charged in Vermont. Up to 30 students are expected to study there in the fall.

Kari Bradley, general manager of Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier, announced the market is moving with a $2.6 million expansion/renovation project. Design and construction team members include William Maclay Architects and Planners of Warren, architect; E.F. Wall of Barre, general contractor; Amy Johnston of Burlington, project manager; Holyoke-Kitteridge of Burlington, kitchen design; and United Natural Foods, interior design.

A.H. Harris & Sons Inc. leased 9,180 square feet of commercial space from LNP Inc. at 294 Boyer Circle in Williston. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing and leasing broker.

Larry Williams and Doug Nedde announced that they have acquired Bob Fries’ remaining interest in Bolton Valley, making the resort 100 percent locally owned. Williams and Nedde are partners in Redstone commercial real estate in Burlington.

Poulin Performance leased 3,580 square feet at 7 Fayette Road in South Burlington for its physical therapy and sports performance business. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing broker, and Meg McGovern of Pomerleau was the leasing broker.

Delaney Meeting & Event Management LLC leased Suites 301 and 305 at the Chace Mill in Burlington from Chace Mill Holdings LLC. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker, and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial was the listing broker.

Choice Care Card Inc. leased 5,000 square feet of office space from Farmhouse Properties LLC at 70 McNeil Road in Waterbury. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing and leasing broker.

Central Vermont Public Service Corp. sold its property at 14 Seminary St. in Middlebury to Ramora LLC. Duncan Harris of Redstone was the listing and selling broker. 

Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker on 2,900 square feet at 25 Wentworth Drive in Williston. The tenant/buyer was Augmentive Learning and Movement Center, which is sharing tenancy with the New England Counseling and Trauma Center. The listing broker was Charlie Poulin of Pomerleau. 

DeWolfe Engineering Associates Inc. leased 1,460 square feet of office space from Allen Brook Development Inc. at 400 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 110, in Williston. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the listing and leasing broker.

Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker in the leasing of 2,325 square feet at The Gateway Building, 553 Roosevelt Parkway in Colchester. The tenant/buyer was the Law Offices of Todd Taylor and David Lynch. The listing broker was Tony Blake of V/T Commercial.

Duncan Harris of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Deidre Holmes and Jacob Edgar in leasing 1,200 square feet of retail space in the Star Mill building to Rick and Heather Viens.

PROM Real Estate LLC bought a 21,000-square-foot multi-tenant commercial building and a 0.93-acre lot at 121-127 Park Ave. in Williston from Joel Rippa. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the exclusive listing broker, and Esther Lotz of Highpoint Realty represented the buyer. 

United Systems Access Inc. leased 1,710 square feet of office space from Allen Brook Development Inc. at 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 305, in Williston. Rick Harrison was the listing and leasing broker.

Graham Goldsmith bought the former Rossignol facility at 426 Industrial Ave. in Williston. The 140,000-square-foot building on 15.5 acres is to be renovated into a multi-tenant facility. The selling broker was Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate and the listing brokers were Tony Blake of V/T Commercial and Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty.

Peter Yee of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Rock Corner in the leasing of a restaurant building at 215 Main St. in Winooski. The tenants, Son Dang and Pany Senebouttarath, are opening a Vietnamese Restaurant, Pho Dang.

Strawberry-Rhubarb, offering sales and service of sewing machines, fabrics and accessories, leased 1,616 square feet in Building B, Suite 48, Maple Tree Place in Williston. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau was the leasing broker, and the listing brokers were Bradley and John  J. Rao III of Pomerleau.

Constantine Poulos leased commercial office space at 200 Main St. in Burlington to Eric Koval and Anthony Gallucci. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker.

Spike Advertising leased 4,000 square feet at 27 Kilburn St. in Burlington. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing  broker.

Timberlane Allergy and Asthma Associates PC leased a 1,320-square-foot medical practice suite at 50 Timber Lane in South Burlington. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing W. Landon Dennison, M.D.

Booska Movers leased 9,464 square feet at 40 Sears Lane in Burlington. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing broker, and Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty was the leasing broker.

Bridge Building Images Inc., a religious card and Advent calendar distributor, leased 5,200 square feet at 113 Acorn Lane in Colchester. The business opened April 1. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing broker, and Justin Martin of Hickok and Boardman Commercial Realty was the leasing broker.

Michelle Ottaviano bought 3,500 square feet on a quarter-acre at 20 Lincoln St. in Essex Junction. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing broker, and Justin Martin of Hickok and Boardman Commercial Realty was the selling broker.

Yves E. Bradley and John J. Rao III of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing brokers on 5,532 square feet at 100 Main St. in Burlington. The tenant  is Whim Boutique, a contemporary women’s clothing store. The listing broker was Steve Donahue of Pomerleau.

May

Ram Power Parts LLC, doing business as Across America Collision Parts, has leased 40,130 square feet of industrial space at 133 Elm St. in Winooski, also known as Riverworks in Highland Industrial Park. Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing the landlord, Catamount/Riverside LLC.

Big Fatty’s BBQ leased 1,500 square feet at 55 Main St. in Burlington. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker; the listing broker was Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone. Big Fatty’s will offer authentic southern barbecue to eat in or take out.

Karen Curavoo leased 1,390 square feet of space at 73 Main St. in Middlebury and will open Urban Exchange, a trendy new- and used-clothing store. Duncan S. Harris of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing E&M Realty Corp.

Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office leased 4,200 square feet on the second floor of the Wells Richardson Building at 125 College St. Occupying the space will be CEDO’s Center for Community and Neighborhoods. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial brokered the transaction and assisted both parties.

Tony Blake of V/T Commercial announced that the Bailey-Howe Library at the University of Vermont Library has leased 3,300 square feet at Whitcomb Park in Williston for climate-controlled storage of the U.S. congressional records of Vermont representatives in Washington, D.C. Blake assisted UVM and the landlord, REM Development Co.

Duncan Harris of Redstone represented Charlie Kireker of Twin Birches Ltd., acting as general partner for the seller, in the sale of 5 Park St., Condo #3, in Middlebury. The property is a 4,565-square-foot retail unit in the Frog Hollow section of downtown. The buyer was represented by Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate, and Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the selling broker.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was listing and leasing broker representing The Hall Block LLC in the leasing of 1,019 square feet of office space at 210 College St. in Burlington to Stewart Title Guaranty Co.

CenterPoint Business Advisors of Littleton, N.H. announced the sale of Hillside Motorsports in White River Junction to Bruce Lyskawa, the owner of Lebanon Motor Toys in Lebanon, N.H. The business has been owned and operated by Alex, Mary Lou, and Jeremy DeFelice for more than 12 years. Lyskawa announced he will close the White River facility and consolidate operations in Lebanon. CenterPoint represented the DeFelice family and assisted Lyskawa.

Peter Yee of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Claudia Llona in the leasing of a 1,600-square-foot stand-alone commercial building at 687 Industrial Ave. in Williston to Williston Wheels. Business partners Chad Wheeler and John Wilson are opening a used car dealership that will also provide service work.

Catamount/Riverside Co. leased 10,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space at 133 Elm St. in Winooski to The Kea Group LLC. The space represents an expansion for the tenant. Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker. Also leasing space — 5,500 square feet — at 133 Elm was THR Cast Stone Inc. Nedde was the listing broker and Peter Yee of Redstone procured the tenant.

Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial assisted Thomas Partners Inc. in the leasing of office space in the Haigh Mill property on Lake Street in Burlington. Kiendl also assisted the landlord, Haigh Mill Associates.

Pill-Maharam Architects has leased 1,270 square feet at 5597 Shelburne Road in Shelburne. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker; Steve Donahue of Pomerleau was the listing broker.

Tony Blake of V/T Commercial announced that his office, assisted by Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty, brokered the sale of the former Rossignol facility on Winter Sport Lane in Williston. The 144,341-square-foot building on 17.65 acres was bought by White Cap Ventures, which plans to convert it into a multi-tenant office, warehouse and manufacturing facility. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the buyer; Bill Kiendl and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted.

Unifirst Corp. sold a 9,276-square-foot commercial building on 2.31 acres at 120 Catamount Drive in Milton to Rock Dunder Properties LLC. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and selling broker.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone provided consulting services and acted as a buyer-broker representing Starr Jewel in the purchase of a property at 2758 Chilafoux Road in West Charleston.

The Comfort Inn at 1285 Williston Road in South Burlington was sold to LQ South Burlington LLC. The hotel will now be La Quinta Inns and Suites.

Jon P. Cunningham announced that Minuteman Press has purchased Vermont Print and Mail in Hinesburg. Operations of Minuteman will move to the Hinesburg location. Phone and fax numberrs and e-mail addresses will remain the same. The new mailing address is: P.O. Box 147, 171 Commerce St., Hinesburg 05461.

Poulos Insurance Inc. and Poulos Advisors have moved into a 3,000-square-foot office suite at Clock Tower Square, 12 Bacon St. in South Burlington. Daniel P. Lussier, president, represented the tenant. Mike and Jill Diemer, the owners and developers of Clock Tower Square, represented themselves.

Linda Snelling of Boutilier’s Art Center in Burlington announced that Lisa S. Angell of Montpelier is the store’s new owner. Angell has been affiliated with Boutilier’s since 1988 and served as its manager and buyer until 1994. Angell earned a bachelor of arts with high honors from the University of Dallas and is certified to teach art at all levels; her artist’s resume includes every major show in Vermont. She is the owner and operator of Angell Custom Framing in Stowe.

Peak Resorts announced the completion of the purchase of Mount Snow and Attitash resorts from American Skiing Co. Tim Boyd, president of Peak Resorts, said season pass products for the coming season and other issues related to the transition are being reviewed. Peak operates 11 ski areas and two golf courses in six states.

Melinda Moulton, CEO and redeveloper of Main Street Landing, announced the following additions and expansions in the waterfront neighborhood. Merrill Lynch moved its office to Lake & College. Resource Systems Group moved to Lake & College. The Skinny Pancake Cafe, expansion of a seasonal business owned by Benjamin Adler, opened at Lake & College. Visuale Justin Cruz Salon, a new business, opened at The CornerStone. Mirror Mirror Inc.
moved to the CornerStone. Legitify, owned by Mike McCarney, moved to the Wing building. Tamarack Media, owned by Peter Christopher Land, moved to the Wing building. Local Motion in the Wing building has expanded. On Track has expanded in Union Station.

Stantec, with offices in South Burlington and North Springfield, has acquired Vollmer Associates LLP, a New York City firm with 600 employees. Vollmer provides engineering, architecture, planning, landscape architecture and survey services focused on the transportation sector from offices throughout the Northeast. All of Vollmer’s 12 partners are continuing with Stantec, which now has about 70 offices in 26 states.

Chace Mill Holdings has leased 1,625 square feet of office space to Delaney Meeting & Event Management. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial represented the landlord, and Linda Letourneau of Redstone assisted the tenant. Megan Moir leased an office suite at the Chace Mill for a chiropractor’s office. Dousevicz assisted both parties in this transaction.

Peter Goldsmith of Home Care Assistance leased office suites at 41 Main St. in Burlington. Meg McGovern of Donahue & Associates and John J. Rao and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the landlord.

The Skinny Pancake, formerly a seasonal Church Street business, leased 1,100 square feet of retail space at 60 Lake St. in Burlington. Erik Hoekstra of Redstone was the leasing broker; Melinda Moulton of Main Street Landing represented the owner, Lake & College LLC.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Shelburne Inn LLP in the leasing of 1,016 square feet of office space in the renovated Shelburne Inn at 5247 Shelburne Road. The tenant is Flying Pig Inc., which is expanding its retail shop to allow space for special programs.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker representing Bruce Uvanni in the sale of a 2,100-square-foot commercial warehouse/flex condominium at 450 Shunpike Road, Unit 18 in Williston to LJCT Brown Properties LLC. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial was the selling broker.

April

Zen Gardens, an Asian-inspired restaurant and bar, has leased 7,525 square feet of space at 7 Fayette Road in South Burlington. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing broker.

The Marquis Theatre on Main Street in Middlebury was sold to Bill Shafer. The theater will be upgraded and given a new name. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial represented the sellers, Liz and Ed Flynn, and John and Sharon Beal of Vermont business Brokers represented the buyer.

AAA of Northern New England has leased 3,100 square feet at Maple Tree Place in Williston. John J. Rao III of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker; Yves Bradley of Pomerleau was the listing broker.

Ram Power Parts LLC, doing business as Across America Collision Parts, has leased 40,130 square feet of industrial space at 133 Elm St. in Winooski, also known as Riverworks in Highland Industrial Park. Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing the landlord, Catamount/Riverside LLC.

Big Fatty’s BBQ leased 1,500 square feet at 55 Main St. in Burlington. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker; the listing broker was Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone. Big Fatty’s will offer authentic southern barbecue to eat in or take out.

Terry Hauptman, a Burlington artist, has leased space in the Chace Mill. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant and the landlord, Chace Mill Holdings.

Karen Curavoo leased 1,390 square feet of space at  73 Main St. in Middlebury and will open Urban Exchange, a trendy new- and used-clothing store. Duncan S. Harris of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing E&M Realty Corp.

Pill-Maharam Architects has leased 1,270 square feet at 5597 Shelburne Road in Shelburne. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker; Steve Donahue of Pomerleau was the listing broker.

Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office leased 4,200 square feet on the second floor of the Wells Richardson Building at 125 College St. Occupying the space will be CEDO’s Center for Community and Neighborhoods. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial brokered the transaction and assisted both parties.

Pip and Tara Vaughan-Hughes have sold Eat Good Food, a deli and café on Main Street in Vergennes, to Matt Birong, a local chef and graduate of New England Culinary Institute. Birong will rename the establishment but retain its upscale nature. Bill Kiendl and Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial assisted the buyer and the seller. 

Qvault Inc. leased 2,407 square feet at 305 St. Paul St. in Burlington. Qvault offers technology and management services for the mortgage banking community. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing broker.

The Lund Family Center Inc. leased 5,532 square feet of space at 76 Kilburn St. in Burlington. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker; Steve Donahue of Pomerleau was the listing broker.

Doug Nedde of Redstone announced that Catamount/Shelburne LLC has leased 11,350 square feet at 4066 Shelburne Road, also known as Shelburne Commons, in Shelburne to Heartworks Inc. Nedde was the listing and broker.

Mirror, Mirror, a shop offering skin and hair-care products and spa services, leased 2,142 square feet at Suite 201, Cornerstone Building, 3 Main St., in Burlington. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker; Melinda Moulton of Main Street Landing Co. was the listing broker.

From left: Doug Nedde (left) with Dave Brown and Tim Potvin of Prophesea.

Prophesea Ventures LLC bought a 27,500-square-foot industrial building at 16 Tigan St. in Winooski from Catamount/Winooski Inc. Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and selling broker representing Catamount.

Autopart International, a wholesale and retail auto parts business, leased 7,000 square feet at 1519 Shelburne Road in South Burlington. Yves E. Bradley and John J. Rao III of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing brokers; Brian Waxler of Pomerleau was the listing broker. 

JK Jewelry leased 1,240 square feet at Unit 3, Shelburne Bay Plaza, 1938 Shelburne Road, Shelburne. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker; Steve Donahue of Pomerleau was the listing broker.

The Gifted Hands Gallery of handmade crafts and gifts by local artisans leased 1,395 square feet at Unit 3, Stowe Center, 1056 Mountain Road, in Stowe. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing  broker; Steve Donahue of Pomerleau was the listing broker.

The Lund Family Center was the tenant/buyer of 9,844 square feet at The Brownway Residence, 61 Farr Road, in Richmond. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing and leasing broker.

Hatley Nature, a retail seller of cotton clothing and accessories, leased 1,400 square feet at 59 Church St. in Burlington. Yves E. Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker; Steve Donahue of Pomerleau was the listing broker.

The Salvation Army leased 5,200 square feet at 358 Dorset St. in South Burlington for its art thrift center. John J. Rao III of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker; Steve Donahue of Pomerleau was the listing broker.

March

Repro Digital of Winooski and Champlain Valley Printing of South Burlington announced the merging of their businesses. Champlain Valley Printing will relocate from its San Remo Drive location in South Burlington to the offices of Repro Digital and Reprographics of New England at 450 Weaver St. in Winooski.

Three of New England’s oldest real estate firms, Lang Associates, McLaughry Real Estate and Pall Spera Co., have merged to form the largest real estate company in Vermont and northern New Hampshire, and the third-largest independent real estate company in New England. The announcement was made by the firms’ principals, Staige Davis of Lang Associates, Buff McLaughry of McLaughry Real Estate and Pall Spera of Pall Spera Co. Davis is the new firm’s chief executive officer; McLaughry is chief operating officer; Spera is president of the luxury brand. New Hampshire offices are in Hanover, West Lebanon and Grantham; Vermont offices are in Fairlee, Middlebury, Morrisville, Norwich, South Burlington, St. Albans, Stowe and Woodstock.

Kevin Tibbits, president and chief executive officer of Kinney Pike Insurance Inc., announced that his company has bought the wood products business portion of the commercial lines division of Johnson Insurance of Middlebury. Lewis Castle and Angela Moncrieff founded the Johnson Agency in 1997 with partner Peter Hood. It is loosely affiliated with the Noyle Johnson Agency of Montpelier, in which Hood is also a principal. Castle and Moncrieff have joined Kinney Pike as employees. Johnson Insurance sold its remaining small commercial accounts and its personal lines side of the agency to Holden Financial in Brandon, which will absorb two other employees.

Julio Fernandez bought a 2,400-square-foot industrial condominium unit at 55 Leroy Road in Williston from Gerald Wilcox. Fernandez is opening a martial arts school. Duncan Harris of Redstone represented Wilcox, and Peter Yee of Redstone was the selling broker.

The historic Wells-Richardson Building, two abutting buildings at 115 to 125 College St. in downtown Burlington, has new owners. Brothers and Sisters Investment Group, family-owned businesses controlled by the Handy Family, bought the property from a partnership that includes Rich Feeley, Tom Coburn and Bob Cooper. Bill Kiendl, a principal of V/T Commercial Real Estate, brokered the transaction.

Secure Financial Services Inc. of Essex Junction, a provider of analytic solutions for the legal and securities marketplace, has acquired Scales Consulting Group, a Memphis, Tenn., company that provides litigation support and expert witness services for clients engaged in securities arbitration, litigation and mediation. The announcement was made by James Bushey, founder and chairman of Secure Financial. Steve Scales will direct the company’s expert division from Memphis.

February

Stantec, a design and consulting firm with offices in South Burlington and North Springfield, announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Vollmer Associates LLP, a 650-person firm based in New York that provides engineering, architecture, planning, landscape architecture and survey services to the transportation sector. 

Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented Allscripts LLC in the leasing of 31,576 square feet of Class A office space at 25 Green Mountain Drive in South Burlington from GE Healthcare Inc.

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing the landlords, Harold and Becky Torre, in the leasing of 3,000 square feet of commercial space at 6 David Drive in Essex to Burlington Foreign Car Parts.

Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented Sisters and Brothers Investment Group LLC in the purchase of a 12,500-square-foot retail building on 2.9 acres at 1032 Prim Road in Colchester. The seller was Munson/Yandow Real Estate LLC. The listing broker was Greg Dirmaier of J.L. Davis Realty.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing J. Larry Williams Sr. and Berta P. Williams Trust in the leasing of a 5,923-square-foot office building at 82 Catamount Drive in Middlebury. The tenant is Counseling Services of Addison County Inc.

Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented Allen Brook Development Inc. in the leasing of 1,000 square feet of office space to Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Inc. at 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, Williston.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Rich Basset in the leasing of a small office space at 595 Dorset St. in South Burlington to John Collins.

Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented 4 Helena Drive Associates Inc. in the leasing of 1,400 square feet of office space to Select Mortgage Solutions Inc. at 72 Helena Drive, Suite 220, Williston.

Peter Yee of Redstone was the leasing broker in the leasing of 1,760 square feet of prime retail space at the CornerStone Building, 3 Main St. in Burlington. Melinda Moulton represented the owner. Justin Cruz and Randy Russell plan to open Visuale, a hair fashion salon.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Mansfield Professional Building in the leasing of 1,604 square feet of office space at 187 St. Paul St. in Burlington to Vermont C.A.R.E.S.

Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented Handy Investment Group LLP in the leasing of 1,152 square feet of retail space to Sullivan Industries LLC at Jasper Mine Landing, Jasper Mine Road in Colchester.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Mansfield Professional Building in the leasing of 819 square feet of office space at 187 St. Paul St. in Burlington to the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Ltd.

Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented Dewey and Jean Darrow in the sale of a 7,280-square-foot commercial building at 5 David Drive in Essex to David Drive Properties LLC. Jed Dousevicz of V/T Commercial was the selling broker.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing the owner, James Denning, in the leasing of 3,000 square feet of garage/shop space at 43 Birchcliff Parkway in Burlington to Gary Sylvester doing business as Double G Enterprises Inc.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker, and Steve Donahue of Pomerleau was the listing broker representing the owner, Trust Estate of Harriet C. Fitzpatrick, in the leasing of 7,400 square feet of warehouse/shop space at 27 Sears Lane in Burlington. The tenant is S.D. Ireland Brothers Corp.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker representing Canstantine Poulos, and Peter Yee of Redstone was the leasing broker of a small office at 200 Main St., Suite 15, Burlington, to Bob Osmond, doing business as Cohn & Wolfe.

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone was the listing broker representing Chittenden Solid Waste District, and Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker in the leasing of 2,000 square feet of industrial space at 195 Flynn Ave. in Burlington.

Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing broker representing Olga Rullan, the owner of 55 Main St. in Burlington, and Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the leasing broker in the lease. The tenant is Maple Street Catering LLC, doing business as Big Fatty BBQ. 

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing broker representing Catamount Brownell LLC in the sale of a 22,000-square-foot commercial building at 1191 South Brownell Road in Williston. Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis Realty represented the buyer, LNP Inc.

Yves E. Bradley and Ronnie Shaw of Pomerleau Real Estate were the leasing agents on 1,365 square feet of retail space at suite 50, 75 Talcott Road in Williston. The tenant is Jeff Moulton of American Financial. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial was the listing broker.

Steve Donahue of Pomerleau Real Estate. was the leasing broker on 13,444 square feet at 40 Sears Lane in Burlington. The tenant is Champlain College’s facilities department. Listing brokers are Yves E. Bradley and John J. Rao III of Pomerleau.

January

TD Bank Financial Group and TD Banknorth Inc. have entered into a merger agreement providing for the acquisition by the Financial Group of all the outstanding shares of common stock of TD Banknorth, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary of TD Bank Financial Group. TD Banknorth’s board of directors has unanimously approved the merger agreement. 

Neville Companies Inc. announced that Osgood Hart Properties has sold 30 Kimball Ave. in South Burlington to Kimball Partners LLC. John Wilking, president of Neville Companies, and Roger Tyler, vice president of Boston operations for Neville, are managing members in Kimball Partners. Neville Companies moved its Vermont offices to the property, which it will manage.

Dennis Clancy, the founder of Great Big Graphics Inc. of Morrisville, has sold the business to Shannon Matthew Long and Julie Ruth of Montgomery Center. The sign and graphics business opened in 1980. The new owners are professional artists and designers with custom sign experience. Ralph Monticello of Pall Spera Co. coordinated the sale. Clancy will stay on for one month and will consult after that period. All three employees are staying with the company.

Chuck and Katie Colvin, owners of the Journal Press Inc. in Poultney, announced they have sold the business to Bob Peeler, the owner of Marus Printing in Hartland. Journal Press has been in the Colvin family since 1946, but the company’s history dates to the 19th century weekly, the Northern Spectator, which employed legendary newspapermen Horace Greeley (founder of the New York Herald Tribune) and George Jones, who later established The New York Times. The Journal Press’ location and staff will remain the same.

The Vermont chapter of The Nature Conservancy announced the acquisition and conservation of a 28-acre parcel in the town of Pownal that includes an old limestone quarry on the southern flank of Quarry Hill. With this recent addition, the Conservancy now owns a total of 88.7 acres in the North Pownal Hills.

Maximus Inc., a company providing management and operations services to state and local governments, has expanded its office space at 101 Cherry St. in Burlington by 2,237 square feet. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial represented the landlord, General Growth Properties, and assisted both parties in the transaction.

Justin Martin of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty was the leasing agent representing Pinewood Manor Inc. in two lease transactions at 57 River Road in Essex: for 930 square feet of office space to AAXA Discount Mortgage; and for 425 square feet of office space to Frank W. Whitcomb Construction Corp.

Duncan S. Harris of Redstone was the leasing broker for Forte Hardwood Flooring in the leasing of 3,000 square feet of showroom and warehouse space at 1860 Williston Road in South Burlington. South Burlington Realty Co. represented the owner. 

Capital District Physicians Healthcare Network of Albany, N.Y., will open offices at 30 Kimball Ave. in South Burlington. William Little of Charlotte will be general manager. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted the tenant and the landlord, Kimball Partners LLC, in the leasing of 1,500 square feet.

Justin Martin of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty was the sub-leasing agent representing Performance Chiropractic Inc. in the leasing of 1,206 square feet of retail space at 4 Carmichael St., Suite 108, Essex, to The Dog and Cat pet food and supply store.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Shelburne Inn, 5247 Shelburne Road in Shelburne, in two lease transactions. Vermont Pure Financial Inc. leased 227 square feet of office space. Back in Balance, operated by chiropractor Mary Spicer, leased 728 square feet.

Sam Palmisano, former executive chef of Ye Olde England Inne in Stowe and former chef de cuisine at Villa Tragara Ristorante in Waterbury Center, has bought Five Spice Café at 175 Church St. in Burlington. The sellers were the Asian restaurant’s founders, Ginger Hobbs and Jerry Weinberg. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted both parties.

Justin Martin of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty was the leasing agent representing Tailhook Towing in the leasing of warehouse storage space at 216 Main St. in St. Albans from Moore Quality Cars and Service.

Doug Nedde of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing Catamount/Middlebury LLC in the leasing of 7,000 square feet of commercial space at 68 Nesti Drive in South Burlington. The tenant is The Crate Escape Too, which will operate a dog day care and grooming facility.

Tom Raub, CCIM, of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented AON Service Corp. in the leasing of 12,000 square feet of office space at 76 St. Paul St. in Burlington.

Tom Raub, CCIM, of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented AON Service Corp. in the leasing of 4,000 square feet of office space at 86 St. Paul St. in Burlington. Tom Heney of Lang Associates represented the landlord.

Tom Raub, CCIM, of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented MGV Associates Inc. in the leasing of 3,000 square feet of office space at 382 Hercules Drive in Colchester. Dave Kelly of Highpoint Realty represented the landlord.

Tom Raub, CCIM, of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty represented Marcos and Claudio Llona in their purchase of Burdick’s Country Kitchen in North Ferrisburgh. Lynn Jackson of C21 Jack Associates represented the sellers, Susan and Gregory Burdicki.

Tom Raub, CCIM, of Hickok & Boardman Commercial Realty was the listing agent for Oscap Ltd. in the sale of its property at 3310 Shelburne Road in Shelburne. Dave Kelly of Highpoint Realty represented the buyer.

Jeff Wolfe, the CEO of groSolar, a national solar energy firm in White River Junction, announced that the company has acquired Energy Outfitters, a solar energy distribution company in Oregon. groSolar was founded in 1998 by Jeff and Dorothy Wolfe as Global Resource Options. Its stated dedication is “to foster personal and corporate energy independence and help reverse global warming.” Jeff Wolfe is the CEO. Energy Outfitters’ owners will remain actively involved in the business.