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SUDBURY -- Battistellis’ Independent Grocer in Lively has won a national award as Independent Grocer of the Year for 2020. Brent Battistelli, owner of Battistellis’ Independent Grocer, said he’s thrilled to receive a gold medal and national recognition for his store, especially during such a challenging year. “Initially, I was quite surprised and quite pleased," Battistelli said. Assistant store manager Patrick Minifie said they could not have won this award without the help from the entire staff. People like to work together.”Battistelli said he is looking forward to what the rest of 2021 has to offer, and plans to enter his store in the Independent Grocer of the Year competition again next year.