Burlington Wants to House Homeless in Shipping Containers on Sears Lane

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on July 15, 2020 at 11:18PM

"The mayor has not shown the heart to actually listen to members of his constituency at the bottom of the economic ladder," Marshall said. "He's showing up as a developer saying, 'This is the solution, because this way we get to build stuff.'

Castleton Reverses Plan for Fall Classes as Pandemic Worsens

by Derek Brouwer Posted on July 15, 2020 at 3:23PM

Vermont Tech on Wednesday said it would require most students to live away from its Williston and Randolph Center campuses for most of the fall semester. Lectures will be delivered online, but students will hold in-person labs for "periodic weeks throughout the semester." 

In Debate, GOP Lieutenant Gov. Candidates Take Aim at Milne

by Colin Flanders Posted on July 14, 2020 at 10:33PM

take what you can get." "I think he'll do a good job in 2020 and beyond," Colson said.

Scott Signs Bill Recognizing Abenaki Hunting, Fishing Rights

by Ken Picard Posted on July 14, 2020 at 8:35PM

In July 2019, Stevens convinced the University of Vermont's then-president, Thomas Sullivan, to issue a formal apology for the university's role in the eugenics survey of the early 20th century. J.R.H.7, a pending joint House resolution, would offer a similar apology on behalf of the State of Vermont and express condolences to those harmed by state-sanctioned eugenics sterilizations.

Vermont Officials Outline $300 Million in Grants for Health Care, Dairies

by Kevin McCallum Posted on July 14, 2020 at 7:02PM

indicated that, without further financial assistance, practices and organizations in Vermont would be forced to close,” Smith said. Unlike the first-come, first-served nature of other business relief programs, Smith said applications would be accepted between July 17 and August 15, and no decisions about awards would be made until after the close of the deadline.

University of Vermont Announces Plan to Divest From Fossil Fuels

by Colin Flanders Posted on July 14, 2020 at 5:34PM

Burlington City Council OKs 'Black Lives Matter' Street Mural

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on July 14, 2020 at 12:41AM

On Monday, councilors debated whether or not it was appropriate to put the question on the November ballot, which will see a much higher turnout due to the presidential election. The city will have to spend about $45,000 to print up and mail separate ballots, city clerk Amy Bovee said.

Scott to Debate, Engage in Limited Pre-Primary Campaigning

by Paul Heintz Posted on July 13, 2020 at 10:17PM

Three of Scott's opponents in the Republican primary — John Klar, Emily Peyton and Douglas Cavett — are scheduled to take part in a July 22 debate cohosted by Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS. Scott said he had not yet committed to taking part in that debate but was "leaning that way."

Corrections Commissioner Faults Medical Care in VT Inmate's Death

by Colin Flanders Posted on July 13, 2020 at 7:20PM

Baker, meantime, has already received one report about Johnson's death, from Disability Rights Vermont. A.J. Ruben, the office's supervising attorney, said the report was not made public because Disability Rights does not have authorization to release details provided by Johnson's family or estate.

Vermont Issues Guidance for Returning College Students

by Kevin McCallum Posted on July 7, 2020 at 9:06PM

“These schools have stepped up and proposed strict procedures and mitigation strategies, from quarantining and testing to facial coverings, limited gathering sizes, staggered dining times, and much more,” Scott said. Scott said that if the restrictions prove insufficient, he stands ready to change course.