Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his Cabinet will be in Orange County on Tuesday, February 26 for their Capitol for a Day initiative. This is the twelfth county the group has toured since last summer. Capitol for a Day gives local constituents, municipal governments and other partners the opportunity to connect directly with State leadership and staff. The Administration will visit each of the state’s 14 counties as part of this initiative.
The governor and members of his Cabinet and Extended Cabinet have previously toured Rutland, Caledonia, Windsor, Franklin, Bennington, Addison, Chittenden, Orleans, Windham, Lamoille and Essex counties as part of this initiative.
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WHEN: Tuesday, February 26
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Orange County
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Cabinet Meeting
Limlaw Family Maple Farm, 246 VT-25, West Topsham
Who: Governor Scott; Cabinet; Extended Cabinet; and Legislators
9:40 – 11:30 a.m.
Attend Thetford Academy’s R.E.A.C.T. Mental Health Awareness Campaign Activities
Thetford Academy, 304 Academy Rd., Thetford
Who: Governor Scott; Education Secretary Dan French; Human Services Secretary Al Gobeille; Mental Health Commissioner Sarah Squirrell; and Administration Secretary Susanne Young
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Tour of Gifford Medical Center
44 South Main St., Red Clover & Maple Leaf Conference Room, Randolph
Who: Governor Scott; Human Services Secretary Al Gobeille; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle; Department of Vermont Health Access Commissioner Cory Gustafson; Digital Services Deputy Secretary Shawn Nailor; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Brett Long; and Public Service Deputy Commissioner Riley Allen
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Business Roundtable Discussion
Randolph Village Fire Station, 2 Central St., Randolph
Who: Governor Scott; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Brett Long; Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle; Digital Services Deputy Secretary Shawn Nailor; Forests, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Michael Snyder; and Forests, Parks & Recreation Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln
4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Tour the Future Outdoor Recreation HUB & Visitor Center
16 Pleasant St., Randolph
Who: Governor Scott; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Education Secretary Dan French; Digital Services Deputy Secretary Shawn Nailor; Forests, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Michael Snyder; and Forests, Parks & Recreation Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln; Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Brett Long; and Housing and Community Development Interim Commissioner Josh Hanford
Please note, this schedule is subject to change
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Tour of Limlaw Chipping and Land Clearing
Departing from 246 VT-25, West Topsham
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; Public Service Deputy Commissioner Riley Allen; Forests, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Michael Snyder; Forests, Parks & Recreation Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln; Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn; and Administration Secretary Susanne Young
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Meeting with County Emergency Management, Fire Fighters and EMS
Bradford Fire Department, 135 Carson Ln., Bradford
Who: Public Safety Deputy Commissioner Chris Herrick; Fire Safety Director Michael Desrochers; Vermont Emergency Management Acting Engagement Chief Emily Harris; and a representative from the Vermont Department of Health
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Visit Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center
225 Pavilion Rd., East Thetford
Who: Director of Agricultural Development Abbey Willard
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Visit Orange East Supervisory Union
530 Waits River Road, Bradford
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tour Bradford Welcome Center
I-91 Northbound, North of Exit 16
Who: Buildings and General Services Commissioner Chris Cole; VICD Manager Lisa Sanchez; Building and General Services District Facilities Manager Mike Kuban
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Visit Oxbow UHSD
36 Oxbow Drive, Bradford, VT 05033
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Visit Chapman Family Farm
7 Belknap Brook Rd., Tunbridge
Who: Director of Agricultural Development Abbey Willard
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Visit Valley Cooperative Preschool
331 US-Route 5, Bradford
Who: Education Secretary Dan French
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
Visit River Bend Career and Technical Center
36 Oxbow Dr., Bradford
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Resume Assistance Workshop and Navigating the State of Vermont Career Website
Who: Departments of Labor and Human Resources: Career Grants Program Administrator Tracy Verge; Job Specialist Jennifer Palmieri; Talent Acquisition Consultant Bill Meirs and Talent Acquisition Coordinator Denise Fuller
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Visit Westshire Elementary School
744 Route 113, West Fairlee
Who: Education Secretary Dan French
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tour Sharon Welcome Center
I-89 North, North of Exit 1, Sharon, VT
Who: Buildings and General Services Commissioner Chris Cole; VICD Manager Lisa Sanchez; Building and General Services District Facilities Manager Mike Kuban
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Public Forum: FY2020 Budget
Randolph Village Fire Station, 2 Central St., Randolph
Who: Finance and Management Commissioner Adam Greshin
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Visit Ayers Brook Goat Dairy
301 VT Rte. 12, Randolph
Who: Director of Agricultural Development Abbey Willard
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Tour Vermont Technical College Anaerobic Digester
124 Admin Dr., Randolph
Who: Public Service Department Deputy Commissioner Riley Allen; Anaerobic Digester Director William Crossman; and Renewable Energy Development Manager Anne Margolis
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Visit to the Clara Martin Center
28 South Main St., Randolph
Who: Housing and Community Development Interim Commissioner Josh Hanford
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Stagecoach Transportation Facility Tour
1 L St., Randolph
Who: Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn; Agency of Transportation Public Transit Amy Rast; and Tri-Valley Transit Executive Director Jim Moulton
Visit Vermont Technical College
1 Main St., Randolph Center
Who: Education Secretary Dan French; and Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Tour Randolph Welcome Center
I-89 South, South of Exit 4, Randolph VT
Who: Buildings and General Services Commissioner Chris Cole; VICD Manager Lisa Sanchez; Building and General Services District Facilities Manager Mike Kuban
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Visit Green Mountain Glove
18 Pearl St., Randolph
Who: Director of Agricultural Development Abbey Willard
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Visit Ainsworth Public Library
2338 VT-14, Williamstown
Who: Interim State Librarian Jason Broughton; and Ainsworth Library Director Sarah Snow
Please note, this schedule is subject to change