Governor Scott inspects the destruction of the Inn by the River in Hardwick. Courtesy photos.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and Congresswoman Becca Balint joined Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as they surveyed damage to infrastructure in Hardwick, following historic storms and flooding across the state last week. The group assessed damage to the Hardwick Rail Trail Bridge and visited the site of the Inn by the River, a local hotel that was completely destroyed by floodwaters during the storm.
Secretary Buttigieg, Governor Scott and Senator Welch in Montpelier Monday.
“Vermonters are resilient. We will make it through this challenge, as we have so many times before. But we can’t do it alone. We need help from the federal government,” said Senator Welch. “I’m grateful for Secretary Buttigieg’s presence here today, and for the commitment he and the Biden administration have made to assist Vermont’s recovery.”
The July 2023 storm caused profound damage to roads and bridges throughout Vermont, and Department of Transportation programs will provide critical support for Vermonters in the coming weeks and months.
Governor Scott sent this Tweet: "Today I welcomed @SecretaryPete to Vermont to observe damage to our infrastructure caused by severe flooding. I’m incredibly grateful for the close collaboration with him and his team as we transition to recovery and begin to rebuild."
The Secretary thanked @AOTVermont@femaregion1@fema workers that are focused on rebuilding Vermont. @PeteButtigieg returns to Washington this afternoon with a first hand look at #Vtflood23
Source: 7.17.2023. HARDWICK, VT—Welch, Scott.
