Vermont Business Magazine Scott Administration officials will visit Washington County on Wednesday, June 28. This series of meetings and events continues the Administration’s county-by-county tour to hear from community leaders about their unique infrastructure needs and to discuss the many funding opportunities available via federal investment through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. 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: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
While Officials will use the day for one-on-one support meetings in Washington 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.
Washington County ARPA Resource Meeting & Discussion with State Agencies
Plainfield Opera House
18 High St., Plainfield
Join the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation and other community partners to learn more about the State and ARPA infrastructure resources available in the Washington County region and to discuss ongoing regional and municipal project needs. Attendees will hear from, and have access to, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Department of 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 Commerce and Community Development
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Choose Co. LLC Visit
193 Home Farm Way, Waitsfield
Who: Agency of Commerce Secretary Lindsay Kurrle; Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; and Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Neck of the Woods Visit
1673 Main St., Waitsfield
Who: Agency of Commerce Secretary Lindsay Kurrle; Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; and Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids Tour and Visit
155 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield
Who: Agency of Commerce Secretary Lindsay Kurrle; Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; and Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity Meeting
19 Bridge St., Lot 1, So. Barre
Who: Agency of Commerce Secretary Lindsay Kurrle; Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; and Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford
4:30 p.m.
Cabot’s Waterbury Test Kitchen Tour
2657 Waterbury-Stowe Rd., Waterbury
Who: Agency of Commerce Secretary Lindsay Kurrle; Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; and Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fairmont Farm Day Camp Tour & Visit
141 Lyle Haven Rd., East Montpelier
Who: Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
Department of Libraries
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cutler Memorial Library Visit
151 High St., Plainfield
Who: State Librarian Catherine Delneo and Assistant State Librarian Tom McMurdo
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Woodbury Community Library Visit
69 Valley Lake Rd., Woodbury
Who: State Librarian Catherine Delneo and Assistant State Librarian Tom McMurdo
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cabot Public Library Visit
3084 Main St., Cabot
Who: State Librarian Catherine Delneo and Assistant State Librarian Tom McMurdo
Source: 6.27.2023. Montpelier, www.vermont.gov
