Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his cabinet will be in Essex County on Wednesday, March 4 for its Capital for a Day 14-county tour.
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: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Details below)
WHERE: Various locations throughout Essex County.
GOVERNOR SCOTT’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Annual Tree Tapping
April’s Maple, 6507 VT Route 114, Canaan
Who: Governor Phil Scott; Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fish and Wildlife Fish Fry
32 Mill Street, Island Pond
Who: Governor Phil Scott; Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore; Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jason Batchelder; Labor Deputy Commissioner Chris Winters
The Governor’s public schedule will be updated and is subject to change.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CABINET & EXTENDED CABINET
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Visit and Tour Sparrow Arc Farm
6650 Route 102, Guildhall
Who: Agriculture, Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Visit and Tour with Canaan Naturally Connected
TBA
Who: Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle; Economic Development Commissioner Lyle Jepson; Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Nick Grimley
10:00 a.m. – 12:00pm
Fire Safety and Haz Mat Team Open House
Concord Fire Station, 49 Shadow Lake Road, Concord
Who: Public Safety Commissioner Jennifer Morrison; Public Safety Deputy Commissioner Dan Batsie; Fire Safety Director Mike Desrochers
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Municipal Roundtable
19 Parish Street, Gilman
Who: Chief Recovery Officer, Douglas Farnham; Regional Recovery Officer Pat Moulton; Housing and Community Development Commissioner Alex Farrell
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Island Pond Public Library Tour
49 Mill Street Ext, Island Pond
Who: Assistant State Librarian Tom McMurdo
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Service-to-Career Pathways Focus Group
154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston
Who: Department of Labor Staff
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Liquor Licensee Discussion
Essex House and Tavern, 138 Cross St, Island Pond
Who: Liquor and Lottery Deputy Commissioner Mike Ferrant
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tour Gilman Resilience Hub
Gilman Volunteer Fire Department, 41 Treatment Plant Road, Gilman
Who: Chief Recovery Officer, Douglas Farnham; Regional Recovery Officer Pat Moulton
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Riverside Animal Rescue Tour
236 Riverside Avenue, Lunenburg
Who: Public Safety Commissioner Jennifer Morrison; Public Safety Deputy Commissioner Dan Batsie; Animal Welfare Director Lisa Milot
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Alden Balch Memorial Library Tour
24 East Main Street, Lunenburg
Who: Assistant State Librarian Tom McMurdo
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Concord Station Visit and Tour
167 Main Street, Concord
Who: Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle; Economic Development Commissioner Lyle Jepson
Please note, events and meetings that are not open to the general public are not listed.
This schedule is subject to change.
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