VermontBiz The Scott Administration’s ARPA Tour in Chittenden County has been postponed as the Administration focuses on anticipated storms and flooding. An updated itinerary will be issued once the tour has been rescheduled.
Scott Administration officials will visit Chittenden County on Monday, July 10. This series of meetings and events will conclude the Administration’s county-by-county tour to discuss transformative funding opportunities through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Administration officials have moved through each county, having started last fall in Essex and Orleans counties.
Officials will offer guidance on how communities can apply for assistance with tangible economic development, housing, water and sewer, climate change mitigation measures and broadband projects.
When: Monday, July 10, 2023
While officials will use the day for one-on-one support meetings in Chittenden County, a list of events open to the media and public are sorted by agency or department below.
Interagency Event
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Chittenden County ARPA Resource Meeting & Discussion with State Agencies
Milton Town Hall, 43 Bombardier Rd., Milton
What: Please join the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation and other community partners for an introduction and discussion about state and ARPA infrastructure resources. The Administration will host a listening session/round table to share information and learn more about outstanding regional and municipal project needs. Attendees will hear from, and have access to, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Buildings and General Services, Agency of Transportation, Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Libraries, Agency of Agriculture, the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Vermont Emergency Management, the State Workforce Development Board and other state agencies and departments.
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Africans Living in Vermont Farm Tour & Visit
1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
Department of Buildings and General Services
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Winooski City Hall Tour & Visit
27 W. Allen St., Winooski
Who: BGS staff; representatives from the regional planning commission; Winooski City Manager Elaine Wang; and Winooski Director of Public Works Jonathan Rauscher
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Burlington Fletcher Free Library Tour & Visit
235 College St., Burlington
Who: BGS staff; representatives from the regional planning commission; Jennifer Green and Chris Burns of Burlington Electric Department
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hinesburg Town Hall Tour & Visit
10632 Rt. 116, Hinesburg
Who: BGS staff; representatives from the regional planning commission; and Town Manager Todd Odit
Agency of Commerce and Community Development
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Rhino Foods Tour & Visit
179 Queen City Park, Burlington
Who: Commerce Secretary Lindsay Kurrle; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford; and Housing and Community Development Deputy Commissioner Alex Farrell
Agency of Education
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Meeting with General Knight at Camp Johnson
789 Vermont National Guard, Colchester
Who: Interim Education Secretary Heather Bouchey; and Student Pathways Division Director Jess DeCarolis
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Trinity Children's Center Visit & Tour
34 Fletcher Place, Burlington
Who: Interim Education Secretary Heather Bouchey
Department of Libraries
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Milton Public Library Visit
39 Bombardier Rd., Milton
Who: State Librarian Catherine Delneo; and Assistant State Librarian Janette Shaffer
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Richmond Free Library Visit
201 Bridge St., Richmond
Who: State Librarian Catherine Delneo; and Assistant State Librarian Janette Shaffer
Source: 7.7.2023. Montpelier, www.vermont.gov
