Burlington Council Passes Mask Mandate, Orders Controversial Mural Removed

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on May 19, 2020 at 1:44AM

"This is still a very highly desirable site in the center of a vibrant downtown. I think the prospects for redevelopment of this site remain very high," Glassberg said.

As Retailers Tentatively Reopen, Vermonters Shop for Sense of Normalcy

by Colin Flanders Posted on May 18, 2020 at 11:10PM

Every employee wore a mask, and most customers did, too, encouraged by signs at the front of the store. The messages urged shoppers to stay home if they had any coronavirus symptoms.

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

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

Vermont House Backs Bill to Fill $195 Million State Budget Hole

by Paul Heintz Posted on May 15, 2020 at 6:28PM

The House bill also appropriates a small portion of the $1.25 billion that the state received from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund. It directs more than $5 million each to the Vermont State Colleges System, the University of Vermont and the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation.

Burlington Council to Consider Mandatory Masks, Removing Mural

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on May 15, 2020 at 5:13PM

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak Announces Bid for Vermont House

by Matthew Roy Posted on May 15, 2020 at 4:15PM

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who formerly served as both a Burlington city councilor and as chair of the Vermont Progressive Party, has announced her candidacy for the Vermont House. Mulvaney-Stanak will run in the Chittenden 6-2 House district, where Rep. Jean O’Sullivan (D-Burlington) currently holds the sole seat.

Scott Extends Vermont's State of Emergency Into June

by Colin Flanders Posted on May 15, 2020 at 2:32PM

"These new requirements are less about where you are from and more about where you have been, and who you have been in contact with," Kurrle said. "For this reason, we want all guests to certify that they have been in the state for 14 days and that they have been symptom free during that time."

Burlington Provides Care at School — or at Home — for Essential Workers' Kids

by Alison Novak Posted on May 15, 2020 at 2:25PM

Mikaela and Carl, the novelty of it all, and the individual attention they get,” wrote Dewey. “It seems like they understand and are excited by what a unique situation they are in to be able to attend a ‘special school’ during this time.”

Scott Administration Proposes School Budget Revotes Due to COVID-19

by Colin Flanders Posted on May 14, 2020 at 9:04PM

“I’m not suggesting that anything I’ve said is easy or ideal," he said. "These are extraordinary times, and they call for extraordinary measures."

Waylaid by Pandemic, Lawmakers Return Attention to More Routine Bills

by Kevin McCallum Posted on May 14, 2020 at 5:22PM

Until recently, Ashe had made it clear that senators needed to focus solely on measures stemming from the COVID-19 crisis, such as expanding access to unemployment benefits and allowing the Senate to vote remotely.✖