The Trump administration is considering selling off four federal properties in Vermont as part of a cost-cutting effort. The U.S. General Services Administration published a list of 320 federal facilities deemed “non-core,” including the Winston Prouty Federal Building, the U.S. Post Office and Customs building in St. Albans, and the Social Security Administration offices in Montpelier. A shed in Derby Line used by the federal Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service was also included. The list was later removed from the website, leading to uncertainty about the plan’s execution.
Local officials in St. Albans and Montpelier expressed concern about the potential impact on services provided by these facilities. Dominic Cloud, St. Albans City Manager, highlighted the importance of the passport center housed in the former post office building. Montpelier Mayor Jack McCullough expressed worries about the Social Security office closure but hoped for alternative service arrangements.
The General Services Administration has not confirmed the sale of these properties. While some see potential for new uses of the buildings if sold, there are concerns about the disruption of essential services. The agency expects to republish the list in the future and has received interest in the properties, but no specific details were provided. The fate of these federal properties remains uncertain, pending further updates from the administration.
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