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Senator Peter Welch Hosts Common Grounds Listening Session at Purple Carrot Farm
On July 1, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) visited Bennington College's Purple Carrot Farm to celebrate the success of the HUD grant and to speak with local community members about current issues.
The Senator heard from Vermonters about how Washington can work better for Bennington County families, farmers, and businesses.
Senator Welch has hosted Common Grounds events in Franklin, Addison, Caledonia, Orleans, Orange, Lamoille, Grand Isle, and Windsor counties, and will host listening sessions in every county of Vermont in 2026. Sign up for the Senator’s newsletter here to learn more about his upcoming events in Vermont.