Legislative committeess to hold joint hearing on Vermont Yankee closing in Vernon Oct 28

The Commerce and Economic Development and Natural Resources and Energy Committees of the Vermont House of Representatives will host a joint hearing on the closing of Vermont Yankee and its immediate impact on local communities.
The meeting will give local organizations, as well as community members the opportunity to voice any concerns and will help the committees outline the role of the legislature in mitigating impacts.
‘Open communication with community members and local organizations will help in the coming transition,’ said Speaker of the House Shap Smith. ‘It is my hope that what our committees learn in this hearing will help minimize the economic impact of the closing of VY and ease the burden of change on the local community.’
The meeting will take place at the Vernon Elementary school at 1:30 on October 28. Local organizations will have the opportunity to speak with lawmakers from 1:30-4:30, at which point there will be a 30-minute break, followed by a public hearing from 5:00 to 7:00.