Governor’s 14 County Tour Brings State Government to the Vermonters Statewide
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his cabinet will be in Windham County on Tuesday, August 12 for its Capital for a Day 14-county tour.
Governor Scott first launched this initiative in June 2018, and he and his cabinet visited all 14 counties over the following 10 months. Capital for a Day gives local constituents, municipal government leaders and other partners the opportunity to connect directly with state leadership and staff.
“Spending a day in each county gives us an opportunity to hear directly from Vermonters, see the good things happening in their communities and understand how decisions made in Montpelier are impacting them,” said Governor Scott. “In the past, challenges identified on these visits led us to make historic investments in wastewater systems to support economic growth, strengthen our CTE centers, collaborate on public safety issues and more.”
WHEN: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Windham County.
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tour Vermont EMS Academy
1096 Vermont Route 30, Newfane
Who: Governor Phil Scott, Human Services Secretary Jenney Samuelson, Health Interim Commissioner Julie Arel, Vermont Health Access Commissioner DaShawn Groves
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tour Grafton Village Cheese
533 Townshend Road, Grafton
Who: Governor Phil Scott, Agriculture, Food & Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
*Following this tour, Governor Scott will be available to answer questions from the press
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Visit Jelley’s Deli
2102 North Main Street, Londonderry
Who: Governor Phil Scott, Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole Lane, Jamaica
Who: Governor Phil Scott, Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Charles Martin
The Governor’s public schedule will be updated and is subject to change.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Imtec Lane Stormwater Gully Restoration
Chroma Technology, 2 Imtec Lane, Bellows Falls
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Heather Pelham
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Wheelpad Tour and Visit
211 Route 9 West, Wilmington
Who: Economic Development Interim Commissioner Brett Long, Housing and Community Development Commissioner Alex Farrell
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Visit Stanch’s Place 802Spirits Store
97 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls
Who: Liquor and Lottery staff
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Tour Saxton’s River Distillery
155 Chickering Drive, Brattleboro
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Charles Martin
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tour and Visit Retreat Farms
45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro
Who: Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle, Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Heather Pelham
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tour and Visit FinAllie Ferments
400 Linden Street, Brattleboro
Who: Agriculture, Food & Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Recovery Office Municipal Roundtable
Newbrook Fire and Rescue, 698 Vermont Route 30, Newfane
Who: Chief Recovery Officer Doug Farnham
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tour and Visit Brooks Memorial Library
Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro
Who: State Librarian and Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Liquor Licensee Discussion
Saxton’s River Distillery Grand Tasting Room, 155 Chickering Drive, Brattleboro
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Digital Services Secretary Denise Reilly-Hughes
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wage and Hour Panel Discussion
28 Vernon Street, Suite 410, Brattleboro
Who: Labor staff
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Visit WINGS Program at Halifax School
246 Branch Road, West Halifax
Who: Education Secretary Zoie Saunders, Chief Academic Officer Erin Davis
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tour and Visit Vermont Distillers
7755 Route 9 East, West Marlboro
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Visit Putney General Store
4 Kimball Hill, Putney
Who: Liquor and Lottery staff
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Recovery Office Municipal Roundtable
Londonderry Town Hall, 139 Middleton Road, South Londonderry
Who: Chief Recovery Officer Doug Farnham
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Liquor Licensee Discussion
The Hermitage Club, Grand Room, 183 Gatehouse Trail, Wilmington
Who: Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight, Digital Services Secretary Denise Reilly-Hughes
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tour and Visit Gilford Free Library
4024 Guilford Center Road, Guilford
Who: State Librarian and Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tour and Visit HatchSpace
22 High Street, 3rd floor, Brattleboro
Who: Labor staff
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tour and Visit Corse Family Farm
1085 Corse Road, Whitingham
Who: Agriculture, Food & Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tour and Visit Lydia Taft Pratt Library
150 West Street, West Dummerston
Who: State Librarian and Libraries Commissioner Catherine Delneo
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tour and Visit Commonwealth Dairy
96 Technology Drive, Brattleboro
Who: Agriculture, Food & Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
8.6.2025. Governor. 109 State Street | The Pavilion | Montpelier, VT 05609-0101 | www.vermont.gov
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