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Johnson’s Blueberry Festival Revives Community | Montpelier News
After devastating floods, Johnson is rising from the ashes—with a sweet twist. Charles and Morna Flaum launched Discover Johnson to rebuild the town, kicking off with a blueberry-picking festival that yielded over 100 pounds of berries for pies, muffins, and tea. More than just a feast, it was a morale boost for residents still healing from trauma. Once a food desert, Johnson now benefits from a new general store and festival proceeds funding the local food shelf. Local farms, untouched or lightly damaged by floodwaters, supplied the bountiful harvest—a symbol of resilience. And they’re…
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