The Stowe City Council convened on October 24, 2024, to discuss key agenda items, including the approval of an employment contract for Jeff Trit as the assistant general manager at Boxton Golf Course. The contract, which will take effect on January 1, 2025, and run through December 31, 2027, was unanimously moved to the council agenda after a brief discussion.
During the public comment segment, Julie McClain, executive director of the Stowmanner Falls Chamber, highlighted ongoing economic development initiatives. She announced the launch of the Fall Foodie Tour, which encourages community members to visit local restaurants, with 27 establishments participating this year. McClain also mentioned upcoming initiatives, including a holiday shopping campaign aimed at promoting local retail businesses and a dessert-themed event in February to support restaurants during a typically slow season.
Mayor Provodnik provided updates on community events, including a bus trip to discuss plans for a new amphitheater and several trunk-or-treat events leading up to Halloween. He emphasized the importance of safety during the upcoming trick-or-treating festivities, assuring residents of increased police presence in neighborhoods.
The meeting concluded with no further business, and the council adjourned after a brief prayer and pledge of allegiance.