Shumlin in Italy

for talk, vacation

MONTPELIER — Gov. Peter Shumlin is planning a trip to Italy this week to address European leaders in Rome and then take some vacation time.

Shumlin says he’ll speak to the leaders in Rome in his role as the newly elected chairman of the Democratic Governors Association.

Shumlin was elected chairman of that group this past week.

After his speech in Rome, Shumlin says he plans to take five vacation days traveling in Italy.

He says the slow pre-holiday period is a good time for a vacation.