Common Grounds with Senator Welch

FAIRLEE, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ listening session at the Lake Morey Resort in Orange County. In Fairlee, the Senator joined local housing, economic development leaders and concerned Vermonters to discuss what more needs to be done to make central Vermont communities more affordable, climate resilient and healthier  “We’re facing a nationwide affordability crisis right now, and Vermonters are feeling the…

CRAFTSBURY, VT – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ listening session at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. He joined Vermonters in Craftsbury to discuss the cultural and economic importance of winter sports, outdoor recreation, tourism, and rural economic development in Vermont. The Senator’s visit comes as Vermont’s incredible Olympic athletes dominate at the Winter Olympics in Italy. …

ST. JOHNSBURY, VT – This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted the first ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ event of 2026 at the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center. Senator Welch joined Vermonters to discuss how Washington can work better for Vermont.   Senator Welch also celebrated the recent federal approval of Vermont’s ‘Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan,…