Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his Cabinet will be in Essex County on Tuesday, January 29 for their eleventh Capitol for a Day visit. The initiative has brought the Governor and members of his Cabinet and Extended Cabinet to Rutland, Caledonia, Windsor, Franklin, Bennington, Addison, Chittenden, Orleans, Windham and Lamoille counties over the last several months.
“While we see similar challenges across the state – including the need for more working families – each county also has unique struggles and opportunities,” said Governor Scott. “Understanding the needs of each community is critical, which is why these visits have been so valuable.”
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.
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WHEN: Tuesday, January 29
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Essex County
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Cabinet Meeting
The Essex House, 138 Cross St., Island Pond
Who: Governor Scott; Cabinet; Extended Cabinet; and legislators
9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Trail Tour with Brighton Snowmobile Club
Snowmobile tour will begin at the Essex House, 138 Cross St., Island Pond
Who: Governor Scott; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight; and members of local ATV and snowmobile clubs
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Downtown Island Pond Business Visits
Walking tour will depart from the Essex House, 138 Cross St. and end at the Island Pond Welcome Center
Who: Governor Scott; Digital Services Secretary John Quinn; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; and Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Community Roundtable Discussion
11 Birch St., Island Pond
Who: Governor Scott; Digital Services Secretary John Quinn; Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Public Service Commissioner June Tierney; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; and Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight; municipal leaders; and members of the community
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Visit Canaan Memorial High School
Canaan Memorial High School, Building Trades Program, 6532 Route 102, Canaan
Who: Governor Scott; Education Secretary Dan French; Digital Services Secretary John Quinn; and Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Tour Bengston Tool and Die
240 Gale St., Canaan
Who: Governor Scott; Education Secretary Dan French; Digital Services Secretary John Quinn; Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle; and Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Forest Economy Roundtable
Cunningham Logging and Excavating, 702 Canaan Hill Rd., Canaan
Who: Governor Scott; Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts; Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle; Forests, Parks & Recreation Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight; Cunningham Logging employees; and members of the community
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Visit Maple Guild/Sweet Tree
One Sweet Tree Ln., Island Pond
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Visit Essex North Supervisory Union
318 Christian Hill, Canaan
Who: Education Secretary Dan French
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Visit Weyerhaeuser Forestland and Logging Operations*
Meet at the Lemington Town Office, 2549 River Rd., Lemington
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; and Forests, Parks & Recreation Deputy Commissioner Sam Lincoln
*Sturdy footwear required
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Visit Concord Graded School
173 School St., Concord
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Visit Maureen’s Family Home Child Care
388 Hall Stream Rd., Beecher Falls
Who: Education Secretary Dan French
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Warden Ride-along
Debanville General Store and Café, 47 VT Route 105, Bloomfield
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; and Fish & Wildlife Warden Randy Hazard
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Roundtable Discussion on Tax, Economic Development and Legislation
Island Pond Welcome Center, 11 Birch St., Island Pond
Who: Tax Commissioner Kaj Samsom; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight; Tax Economist & Policy Director Douglas Farnham; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; and members of the community
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.
Visit Lunenburg and Gilman Schools
2720 River Rd., Gilman
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting with County Emergency Management, Fire Fighters and EMS
Brighton Fire Department, 102 Railroad St., Island Pond
Who: Public Safety Deputy Commissioner Chris Herrick; Fire Safety Director Michael Desrochers; Emergency Management Director Erica Bornemann; and Dan Bastie of the Department of Health
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Visit Island Pond Library
49 Mill St., Island Pond
Who: Interim State Librarian Jason Broughton; Administration Secretary Susanne Young (attending a portion of the event); Library Director John Zuppa; and members of the community
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Public Forum: FY2020 Budget Discussion
Island Pond Public Library, 49 Mill St., Island Pond
Who: Finance and Management Commissioner Adam Greshin; Administration Secretary Susanne Young (attending a portion of the event); and members of the community
Please note, this schedule is subject to change