The Waterbury VT250 Committee is beginning plans for events and community initiatives to mark two major milestones: the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States this year and the 250th anniversary of the Republic of Vermont in 2027. Formed by the select board last fall, the volunteer committee is charged with bringing the community together over the next two years to recognize these historic moments. Its goal is to engage residents, students, local organizations, and businesses in exploring how these events continue to shape society today. Waterbury’s committee is one of dozens across the state participating in Governor Phil Scott’s 250th Anniversary, which established a statewide commission by executive order in 2020. The committee is currently working with the Waterbury Rotary on NQID themes and with Revitalizing Waterbury on a dining incentive program. Over the next two years, the committee will serve as a central hub for all VT250-related activities in Waterbury. It will coordinate and promote events, maintain a community calendar, support fundraising efforts, and share stories that connect national and state history to Waterbury’s own past. The committee will continue its work through December 2027, in alignment with the statewide VT250 timeline. The committee will have a table at Town Meeting Day on March 3. More information about the Waterbury VT250 Committee can be found on Instagram and Facebook at @waterburyvt250 and on the town website, with a dedicated website coming soon.
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