Press Release

MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Welch to Host Common Grounds Listening Sessions in Windsor, Grand Isle, and Lamoille Counties 

Apr 1, 2026

JOHNSON, SOUTH HERO & BETHEL, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will travel to Windsor, Grand Isle, and Lamoille Counties next week as part of his ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ listening session series.  

Senator Welch invites Vermonters to get a cup of coffee and discuss how Washington can work better for the Green Mountain State. The Common Grounds events will be held on Tuesday, April 7th in Johnson; Wednesday, April 8th in South Hero; and on Thursday, April 9th in Bethel.  

While in Johnson, South Hero, and Bethel, Senator Welch will celebrate federal funding secured through the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) process to support flood resilience, rural infrastructure improvements, and rural development. 

The Senator will host ‘Common Grounds’ listening sessions in every county of Vermont in 2026.  

LOGISTICS FOR JOHNSON: 

WHO: U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) 

WHEN: Tuesday, April 7th at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

WHERE: Jenna’s House, 117 St. Johns Road, Johnson, VT 05656 

RSVP:  Vermonters can RSVP HERE for Senator Welch’s ‘Common Grounds’ 

Listening Session in Johnson. 

LOGISTICS FOR SOUTH HERO: 

WHO: U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 8th at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

WHERE: Worthen Library, 28 Community Lane, South Hero, VT 05486 

RSVP:  Vermonters can RSVP HERE for Senator Welch’s ‘Common Grounds’ 

Listening Session in South Hero. 

LOGISTICS FOR BETHEL: 

WHO: U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) 

WHEN: Thursday, April 9th at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 

WHERE: Bethel Village Sandwich Shop, 269 Main St, Bethel, VT 05032 

RSVP:  Vermonters can RSVP HERE for Senator Welch’s ‘Common Grounds’ 

Listening Session in Bethel. 

*** Locations and timing are subject to change. Space is limited. Media interested in attending these events are kindly asked to RSVP to Aaron White: Aaron_White@welch.senate.gov or 202-960-0677 *** 

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