Co-owner Peter Varkonyi talks with Kristian Kurtzhalz, left, and Bob Cerra, both of Brownsville, while they eat lunch at the Brownsville Butcher & Pantry in Brownsville, Vt., on Jan. 17, 2019. Kurtzhalz said that life without a store in town was a challenge. “This has been a huge convenience for the town,” Cerra added. “It’s what this town needs.” (Valley News – Joseph Ressler) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.