Governor, cabinet officials make Washington County ‘Capital for a day’
August 7, 2024 | News Release Editor’s Note: Below is a news release from Gov. Phil Scott’s office with the public schedule for today across Washington County for members of his cabinet and top state officials. Stops nearby include several in Waterbury, Duxbury and Waitsfield including Gov. Scott at Hen of the Wood 8-9 a.m.
Governor Scott first launched this initiative in June 2018, and he and his cabinet visited all 14 counties over the following 10 months. Capital for a Day gives local constituents, municipal government leaders and other partners the opportunity to connect directly with state leadership and staff.
“Spending a day in each county gives us an opportunity to hear directly from Vermonters, see the good things happening in their communities and understand how decisions made in Montpelier are impacting them,” said Governor Scott. “In the past, challenges identified on these visits led us to make historic investments in wastewater systems to support economic growth, strengthen our career technical education centers, collaborate on public safety issues and more.”
In addition to the public schedule listed below, Governor Scott and members of his cabinet will participate in meetings to discuss municipal flood response and recovery, public safety, and other events which are not open to the general public.
Follow along on social media using the #VTCapital4aDay hashtag.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Various locations throughout Washington County
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Waterbury Liquor Licensee Discussion
Where: Hen of the Wood, 14 South Main Street, Waterbury
Who: Governor Scott, Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight
The schedule is subject to change.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Tour and Visit Burtt’s Apple Orchard
283 Cabot Plains Road, Cabot
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Plainfield Co-Op Visit
4723 US-2, East Montpelier, VT 05651
Who: Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle, Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Replacement of Bridge 84, Vermont Route 12
434 Elmore Road, Worcester
Who: Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn
9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Laurea Farms Inn/American Flatbread Visit and Discussion
48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Environmental Conservation Commissioner Jason Batchelder
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Brown Public Library Tour and Visit
93 South Main Street, Northfield
Who: Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Tour and Visit Cabot School
25 Common Road, Cabot
Who: Education Secretary Zoie Saunders
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
KORE Power Tour and Visit
5 Pilgrim Park Road, Waterbury
Who: Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Pavement Reclamation of U.S. Route 2
Molly’s Pond State Park, 5229 US-2, Marshfield
Who: Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Addressing Food Insecurity of Older Vermonters
Greater Northfield Senior Center, 168 Wall Street, Northfield
Who: Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living Commissioner Jill Bowen
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pavement Resurfacing of Memorial Drive
Montpelier Park & Ride, 20 Dog River Road, Montpelier
Who: Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tour and Visit Concentra Medical Center
654 Granger Road, Suite 1, Barre
Who: Director of Risk Management Operations Rebecca White
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Namaste Indian-Nepali Kitchen
100 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Who: Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle, Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein
*This event is part of a “walking” tour of the downtown Montpelier area
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Tour and Visit Crossett Brook Middle School
5672 Vermont Route 100, Duxbury
Who: Education Secretary Zoie Saunders
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Enna Restaurant/Gelato
14 State St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Who: Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle, Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein
*This event is part of a “walking” tour of the downtown Montpelier area
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Signature Styles
100 State St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Who: Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle, Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein
*This event is part of a “walking” tour of the downtown Montpelier area
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Visit with Downstreet Housing & Community Development
22 Keith Avenue, Suite 100, Barre
Who: Financial Regulation Commissioner Kevin Gaffney
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Outdoor Recreation Discussion with Partners, Businesses, and Town Officials
Dascomb Rowe Field, 33 North Main Street, Waterbury
Who: Forests, Parks, and Recreation Commissioner Danny Fitzko
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Berlin State Highway Pavement Overlay
Berlin Park and Ride, 1 Pike Drive, Berlin
Who: Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Neddo Family Vineyards Tour and Visit
73 Neddo Road, Barre Town
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts, Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Visit with Capstone Community Action
20 Gable Place, Barre
Who: Commissioner Kevin Gaffney
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Tour and Visit Barre Town Middle and Elementary School
70 Websterville Road, Barre
Who: Education Secretary Zoie Saunders
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Barre Farmers Market Visit
City Hall Park, 1-27 North Main Street, Barre
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Dairy Creme Visit
320 State Street, Montpelier
Who: Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington
Please note, events and meetings that are not open to the general public are not listed.
This schedule is subject to change.