BURLINGTON -- There is plenty of potential and it has been tapped, but there has been very little to show for it.
Maple syrup producers across the state have been slowed down by the winter weather and cold temperatures that have persisted even if the calendar says it's spring.
Despite the record cold in February and persistent freezes in March, Lamothe believes the syrup season can be salvaged. His hope is he will be able to make about 1,000 gallons of syrup in the next few weeks. "I think we can squeak out a good season, it might not be an average but I think it can be a good season."
Lemothe pointed to 2012 as the the best year ever, when his sugar house produced over 1,500 gallons of maple syrup.
Lamothe's Sugar House is located at 89 Stone Rd. in Burlington. Free tours are offered on weekends. Find out more here.
