Gov. Phil Scott

Gov. Phil Scott removes a face mask to make remarks at a press conference on Wednesday.

Vermont may be near peak, but mitigation measures will be needed long-term

MONTPELIER - Although Gov. Phil Scott and Commissioner of Health Mark Levine said at a Wednesday press conference that Vermont may be nearing its peak of COVID-19 cases, remarks throughout the event painted a picture of a long-term altered way of life here. Scott said he hopes to open parts of...

Directive to wear face masks in public may be coming

MONTPELIER- At a press conference Monday, exactly one month after declaring a state of emergency, Gov. Phil Scott hinted that there may be more orders coming this week, including a directive to wear face masks when in public.
"It's hard to believe it was only one month ago today that I...

Gov. Scott closes schools, health department expands testing

By Mike Eldred MONTPELIER- Late Thursday afternoon, Gov. Phil Scott issued an order dismissing in-person education at Vermont schools for the remainder of the school year.
The latest order supersedes his earlier order, which closed schools until April 6. Under the order, districts...

Governor issues “stay at home” order

MONTPELIER- Vermont Governor Phil Scott issued a “stay at home” order Tuesday afternoon, requiring all non-essential businesses to stop any in-person operations by 5 pm Wednesday.
The order does not affect essential businesses including grocers, pharmacies, retailers of essential supplies...

Gov. Scott warns Vermonters to prepare for stricter mitigation measures

MONTPELIER- At his press conference Monday, Gov. Phil Scott told Vermonters to expect additional mitigation measures soon, although he stopped short of calling for a “shelter in place” order. “At the state level we've done a lot to make sure people are social-distancing,” Gov. Scott said, “as...

Gov. Phil Scott orders implementation of child care system for personnel essential to COVID-19 respons

17 MARCH 2020 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued a directive and announced additional guidance for preK-12 schools and childcare centers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor directed childcare centers across the state to close normal operations but encourages...

Gov. Phil Scott announces new guidance on COVID-19 community mitigation measures, including that all bars and restaurants must close or offer takeout only

16 MARCH 2020 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced new guidance in response to COVID-19, commonly known as the novel coronavirus. Today’s guidance updates the executive order he issued on March 13, which declared a state of emergency in Vermont.

First, as...

Gov. Scott orders orderly closure of Vermont preK-12 schools this week

15 MARCH 2020 Montpelier, Vt. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Scott has announced a Continuity of Education Plan for the orderly dismissal of all schools, and cancellation of all school related activities, no later than Wednesday, March 18. This directive, which will be...

Governor Phil Scott declares state of emergency to implement new COVID-19 community mitigation measures

13 MARCH 2020 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued an executive order to declare a state of emergency in Vermont in response to COVID-19, commonly known as the new coronavirus. With this executive order, the Governor can exercise his emergency powers to take important community...

McDonald-Cady takes seat on bench

NEWFANE - On Wednesday, Kerry McDonald-Cady, of Dover, was sworn in to the judiciary by Gov. Phil Scott.
The swearing-in happened in front of a packed courtroom at the courthouse in Newfane, which was filled with McDonald-Cady’s family, including her husband Chris Cady and their children...