Thursday is final day for BriarPatch vote

BriarPatch Co-op owner- members have until 8 p.m. this Thursday to cast their vote for new directors.

In the most contested race in the natural food store's history, 15 candidates are vying for five open board seats.

As of Monday morning, 400 votes had been cast, said Stephanie Mandel-Austin.

"This is definitely the most votes we've ever received," she said.