Vermont Business Magazine Scott Administration officials will be visiting Grand Isle County on Monday to continue their county tour to hear from community leaders about their unique infrastructure needs and to discuss the many funding opportunities available to them via federal funding from 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: Monday, February 27, 2023
While Officials will be using the day for various one-on-one support meetings in Grand Isle County, a list of events open to the media and public are sorted by Agency or Department below.
Interagency Event
ARPA Resource Meeting & Discussion with State Agencies, and the Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation (LCIEDC)
When: 9:00 AM – 10: 30 a.m.
Where: North Hero Community Hall - U.S. Route 2, North Hero, VT 05474
About: Please join the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation (LCIEDC) and other community partners for an introduction and discussion about state and ARPA infrastructure resources that are available in the Grand Isle County region. The Administration will be hosting two listening sessions/round table discussions in Windham region about any/all 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 and other State Agencies and Departments.
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Tour & Visit Happy Bird Poultry Farm, Smokehouse & Farm Market
568 Main Street, Isle La Motte, VT 054063
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
Department of Libraries
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Alburgh Public Library Visit
128 S Main St, Alburgh
Who: Assistant State Librarian Tom McMurdo
2.24.2023. Governor. Montpelier www.vermont.gov
