Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his Administration will bring their “Capitol for a Day” initiative to Bennington County onThursday, August 30. The governor, along with members of his cabinet and extended cabinet, will spend the day in Bennington County, meeting with area constituents, lawmakers, local partners and state employees.According to the governor's office, the initiative aims to give regional constituents direct access to Administration leadership, as well as giving Administration officials an opportunity to visit local businesses, schools, community organizations and state and local offices.
The Administration has visited Rutland, Caledonia, Windsor and Franklin counties and aims to visit each of the state’s 14 counties throughout 2018.
#VTCapitol4aDay hashtag.
WHEN: Thursday, August 30
8:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Bennington County
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Cabinet Meeting
Church Insurance Company,210 South St., Bennington
Who: Governor Scott, Cabinet, Extended Cabinet & Legislators
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Community Discussion on PFOA response with impacted residents
First Church Barn,1 Monument Circle, Bennington
Who: Governor Scott, Human Services Secretary Al Gobeille, Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Peter Walke, Environmental Conservation Commissioner Emily Boedecker, Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine, DEC staff, legislators
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
William H. Morse State Airport Re-opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
1563 Walloomsac Rd., Bennington
Who: Governor Scott, Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn, Digital Services Secretary John Quinn, Chris Saunders from the Office of Senator Patrick Leahy, Agency of Transportation staff, Airport leadership and staff, legislators
*More details to come under separate media advisory
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Visit the Vermont Veterans Home**
Who: Governor Scott, Human Services Secretary Al Gobeille, Administration Secretary Susanne Young, Buildings & General Services Commissioner Chris Cole, Human Resources Commissioner Beth Fastiggi, Digital Services Secretary John Quinn, Public Service Commissioner June Tierney, Vermont Veterans Home Executive Director Melissa Jackson
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.(full event runs12:00 – 1:30 p.m.)
Luncheon with the Bennington Chamber of Commerce – Discussion on Workforce Development
The Inn at Manchester, 3967 Main St., Manchester
Who: Remarks: Governor Scott; Facilitators: Commerce & Community Development Secretary Michael Schirling and Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle; Additional participants: Cabinet and Extended Cabinet,legislators, representatives from the Bennington Chamber of Commerce, employment and training community partners, employers and job seekers.
*Please register at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-chamber-lunch-with-the-governor-capitol-for-a-day-tickets-49315687549
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.(full event runs1:30 – 3:00 p.m.)
Meeting with Vermont Emergency Management, Firefighters and EMS
Manchester Fire Station, 6041 Main St., Manchester Center
Who: Governor Scott, Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Chris Herrick, Emergency Management Director Erica Bornemann, Fire Safety Director Michael Desrochers
4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Visit Manchester Community Library
138 Cemetery Ave./Rt. 7A, Manchester Center
Who: Governor Scott, Administration Secretary Susanne Young, Interim State Librarian Jason Broughton
5:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Seesaw’s Lodge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
3574 VT-11, Peru
Who: Governor Scott, Tourism & Marketing Deputy Commissioner Steve Cook, Seesaw’s Lodge ownership team
*More details to come under separate media advisory
Please note, this schedule is subject to change
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Making the Most of Bennington’s Opportunity Zone
Bennington Town Offices,205 South St., Bennington
Who:Commerce and Community Development Deputy Secretary Ted Brady, Department of Housing & Community Development Commissioner Katie Buckley, Bennington Director Office of Community Development Zirwat Chowdhury, and interested parties
9:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Meeting Vermont Veterans Home leadership
Who: Administration Secretary Susanne Young, Buildings & General Services Commissioner Chris Cole, Human Resources Commissioner Beth Fastiggi, Vermont Veterans Home Executive Director Melissa Jackson
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Visit Maplebrook Farm
441 Water St., North Bennington
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Workforce and Education Stakeholder Meeting
Southern Vermont College,982 Mansion Dr., Bennington
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey, Labor Commissioner Kurrle, Commerce & Community Development Deputy Secretary Ted Brady (10:30), employers, representatives from CCV, Southern Vermont College, Manchester Development Corp., BCIC, BCRC and additional regional education and economic development leaders
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Visit Turning Point Center of Bennington**
Who: Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine & Turning Point Executive Director Kenneth Sigsbury
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Visit Bennington Early Childhood Center
1506 Harwood Hill Rd., Bennington
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Visit Village Peddler
261 Old Mill Rd., East Arlington
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tour Floodplain re-connectivity project along the Roaring Branch of theWalloomsac River
Who: Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn, Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Peter Walke, Environmental Conservation Commissioner Emily Boedecker, DEC Rivers Program staff Mike Kline, Todd Mennes, Town Manager Stuart “Stu” Hurd, Assistant Town Manager Dan Monks, Director of Public Works R.J. Joly, Chief of Police and Public Safety Director Paul Doucette
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Visit Wilcox Ice Cream
116 Sweet St., East Arlington
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.
Visit Mount Anthony High School
301 Park StreetExt., Bennington
Who: Education Secretary Dan French, Agency of Education staff
1:15 – 2:00 p.m.
Meeting with Southwest Vermont Regional Technical School District
Who: Commerce & Community Development Secretary Michael Schirling, Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey, Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein, Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Tour Agency of Human Services Bennington District Offices**
Who: Human Services Secretary Al Gobeille, Buildings & General Services Commissioner Chris Cole, Human Services Chief Operating Officer Dawn O’Toole
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting with Project Manager for BenningtonPaving Project
207 West Main St., Bennington
Who: Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn, Project Manager Christopher Williams, Bennington Assistant Town Manager Dan Monks, Director of the Bennington Downtown Alliance John Shannahan,
Contractor Peckham Road Corporation
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Tour of the Factory Point Bank Building
4928 Main St., Manchester
Who: Public Service Commissioner June Tierney
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Human Resources Wellness Workshop: FUEL & FITNESS: YOUR WAY (Open to the public)
200 Veterans Memorial Dr., 3rdfloor, Family Services Conference Room
Who: DHR Wellness Specialist Anna Baggett, DHR Commissioner Beth Fastiggi, state employees, members of the community
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting at Readsboro Town Office/Library – Broadband Discussion
Who: Digital Services Secretary John Quinn, Public Service Commissioner June Tierney, State Representative/Member of House Committee on Energy & Technology Laura Sibilia, Readsboro Select Board Chair, Readsboro Town Clerk
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Tax and Legislative Update and Roundtable Discussion
Manchester Community Library,138 Cemetery Avenue/Rt. 7A, Hunter Room, Manchester Center
Who: Administration Secretary Susanne Young, Tax Commissioner Kaj Samsom,Tax Department Economist and Director of Policy Doug Farnham,Interim State Librarian Jason Broughton, members of the local business community and tax practitioners
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Visit Southern Vermont Orchards
1126 Carpenter Hill Rd., Bennington
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts and Deputy Secretary Alyson Eastman
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Visit Apple Barn Country Bake Shop
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts and Deputy Secretary Alyson Eastman
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
A Conversation with Lodging Operators Regarding Recent Legislative Changes
Manchester Community Library,138 Cemetery Avenue/Rt. 7A, Hunter Room, Manchester Center
Who: Administration Secretary Susanne Young, Tax Commissioner Kaj Samsom, Deputy Commissioner of Tourism & Marketing Steven Cook,Tax Department Economist and Director of Policy Doug Farnham,Interim State Librarian Jason Broughton, lodging operators (space is limited, please RSVP to[email protected])
Please note, this schedule is subject to change