Scott Proposes $400 Million Economic Relief Package

by Courtney Lamdin on May 20, 2020 at 3:15PM

Human Services Secretary Mike Smith said the state will detail plans for more sustainable housing for the homeless "fairly soon."

Rutland Gym Owner Takes Battle With Vermont AG Outside

by Derek Brouwer on May 19, 2020 at 6:06PM

"Now, he is conducting business, not as usual hours, but says it's complicated and some people are still going in to work out," the station reported. In an interview Tuesday with Seven Days, Manovill would not directly answer repeated questions about the days leading up to his decision to move his equipment outdoors.

Vermont Gym Owner Forced to Close After Defying Scott's Order

by Derek Brouwer on May 15, 2020 at 7:33PM

People Without Virus Symptoms Can Get Tested at Pop-Up Sites

by Derek Brouwer on May 13, 2020 at 5:19PM

Vermonters who feel fine but worry about recent exposure to coronavirus can get tested at a series of "pop-up" events scheduled over the next two weeks. The Vermont Department of Health is hosting daylong testing clinics for asymptomatic residents in 11 cities and towns between May 14 and May 23.

Vermont Family Harassed Over New York Plates, Scott Says

by Colin Flanders on May 13, 2020 at 3:31PM

At the same time, a state-run online tool allows Vermonters to report those that they suspect of violating Scott's stay-at-home order. Some of the more than 270 complaints filed on the portal so far have been aimed at people believed to be from out of state.

Officer Tests Positive at Vermont's Women's Prison, Prompting Mass Testing

by Paul Heintz on May 13, 2020 at 10:16AM

right? The answer is no, as well.

As Controversies Mount, St. Albans Police Chief Gary Taylor to Retire

by Derek Brouwer on May 12, 2020 at 5:29PM

Taylor has served as the police chief since 2005, and has worked in law enforcement since 1977, according to the Saint Albans Messenger. Reached by email, Taylor declined to comment.

Media Note: Community News Project Kicks Off in Waterbury

by Kevin McCallum on May 8, 2020 at 9:02AM

Richard Watts, director of the center, said the new initiative will allow students to go beyond honing their journalism skills at local papers by helping to build something new. "It’s a real opportunity for students to be on the ground floor of something," Watts said.

Vermonters On the Move Again After Weeks Under Stay-Home Order

by Andrea Suozzo on May 6, 2020 at 12:19PM

Between March 15 and April 26, visits to retail and recreation locations — including restaurants — in Vermont were down by about 48 percent compared to pre-coronavirus behavior. Visits to grocery and pharmacy locations, meanwhile, were down by 25 percent, the data show.

Woman Punched by St. Albans Cop Sues City

by Derek Brouwer on May 4, 2020 at 4:03PM