Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his Cabinet will be in Washington County on Monday, April 29 for their Capitol for a Day initiative. The group has now toured all 14 counties, beginning in Rutland County in June of 2018. Capitol for a Day gives local constituents, municipal governments and other partners the opportunity to connect directly with State leadership and staff. The Administration plans to continue this initiative, beginning a new round of visits this summer.
“This initiative has been great for me and my team. I’m looking forward to visiting our 14th county, and then starting a new round of visits across the state,” said Governor Scott. “We’re learning a lot, and it’s important to get out and see what different regions are doing, and the challenges they face.”
Follow along on social media using the #VTCapitol4aDay hashtag.
WHEN: Monday, April 29
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Washington County.
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Cabinet Meeting
Norwich University, Mack Hall, Room 405, Northfield
Who: Governor Scott; Cabinet; Extended Cabinet; and legislators
9:15 – 10:00 a.m.
Northfield Flood Plain Restoration Site Visit
452 Water Street, Northfield
Who: Governor Scott; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Housing and Community Development Acting Commissioner Josh Hanford; Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; and the Friends of the Winooski River
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Full event runs 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Employer Roundtable Luncheon
Yestermorrow, 7865 Main St., Waitsfield
Who: Governor Scott; Commerce and Community Development Secretary Michael Schirling; Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle; Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn; Digital Services Secretary John Quinn; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight; Public Service Deputy Commissioner Riley Allen; Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; Forest Parks and Recreation Commissioner Michael Snyder; representatives from Central Vermont Economic Development Corp. (CVEDC); local employers; and legislators
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Patterson’s Mobile Home Park Visit
489 Main St., Duxbury
Who: Governor Scott; and Housing and Community Development Acting Commissioner Josh Hanford
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Tour of Department of Public Safety Lab & Oral Fluid Testing Simulation
45 State Dr., Waterbury
Who: Governor Scott; and Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Anderson
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Volunteer Shift and Tour
Vermont Foodbank, 33 Parker Rd., Barre
Who: Governor Scott; Education Secretary Dan French; Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts; Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Agriculture Deputy Secretary Alyson Eastman; Housing and Community Development Acting Commissioner Josh Hanford; and Public Service Deputy Commissioner Riley Allen
Please note, this schedule is subject to change
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Visit Warren Public Library
412 Main St., Warren
Who: State Librarian Jason Broughton; and Library Director Marie Schmukal
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Tour and Visit Northfield High School
Northfield High School, 37 Cross St., Northfield
Who: Education Secretary Dan French
9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Tour of Darn Tough Socks
364 Whetstone Dr., Northfield
Who: Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Outdoor Recreation Retail Roundtable
Onion River Outdoors, 20 Langdon St., Montpelier
Who: Commerce and Community Development Secretary Michael Schirling; Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight; Forest Parks and Recreation Commissioner Michael Snyder; and Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Visit Roxbury Hatchery*
3696 Roxbury Rd., Roxbury
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Moore; Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter; and Hatchery staff
*Bring rubber boots for the tour
11:00 – 11:40 a.m.
Visit U-32 High School Library
930 Gallison Hill Rd., Montpelier
Who: State Librarian Jason Broughton; and School Librarian Jill Abair
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tour Green Mountain Harvest Hydroponic
Hartshorn Rd., Waitsfield
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts; and Agriculture Deputy Secretary Alyson Eastman
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Visit Aldrich Public Library
6 Washington St., Barre
Who: State Librarian Jason Broughton; and Library Director Loren Polk
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Tour and Visit Main Street Middle School
170 Main St., Montpelier
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
Tour and Visit Rumney Memorial School and PreK Program
433 Shady Hill Rd., Middlesex
Who: Education Secretary Dan French
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Workshop: Assistive Technologies in Your Library
Aldrich Public Library, 6 Washington St., Milne Room, Barre
Who: State Librarian Jason Broughton
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Tour Mad River Taste Place
89 Mad River Green, Waitsfield
Who: Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts; and Agriculture Deputy Secretary Alyson Eastman
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Tour and Visit Montpelier High School
5 High School Dr., Montpelier
Who: Education Deputy Secretary Heather Bouchey
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Surplus Property Tour
SOV Surplus, 434 US Route 2, Waterbury
Who: Administration Secretary Susanne Young; Buildings & General Services Commissioner Chris Cole; Buildings & General Services Support Services Manager Teresa Lamos; Buildings & General Services Director, Operations and Maintenance John Hebert; and Buildings & General Services District Facilities Manager Dave Jennison
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting with County Emergency Management, Fire Fighters and EMS
Barre City Fire Department, 15 Fourth St., Barre VT
Who: Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Anderson; Fire Safety Director Michael Desrochers; Emergency Management Director Erica Bornemann; and Dan Batsie of the Department of Health
Tour and Visit Doty Memorial School
24 Calais Rd., Worcester
Who: Education Secretary Dan French
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Civility and Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Training
Center for Achievement in Public Service, Schulmaier Hall, 32 College St., Montpelier
Who: Human Resources-Workforce Development Training and Engagement Specialist Brian Remer
*Open to state and municipal employees. Members of the media are welcome to observe.
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Timberhomes Tree Planting along the Winooski River
21 Fork Rd., Montpelier
Who: Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; Friends of the Winooski River; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services representatives; and Timberhomes representatives
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Tax, Tourism, Economic Development and Finance Roundtable
West Hill B&B, 1496 West Hill Rd., Warren*
Who: Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein; Finance & Management Commissioner Adam Greshin; Tourism & Marketing Commissioner Wendy Knight; Tax Commissioner Kaj Samsom; Tax Economist and Director of Policy Douglas Farnham; and members of the community
* Parking: Please use the Event Parking to the south of the B&B on the right-hand side of the road. Follow the signs for "Event Parking." There is no parking allowed on any of the roads around the property. Parking space is limited; please consider carpooling. Directions: westhillbb.com/the-inn/
* Please RSVP to [email protected]
Please note, this schedule is subject to change