Vermonters who are 70 or older will be able to register to get vaccinated against COVID-19 starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16. Human Services Secretary Mike Smith announced the move at Governor Phil Scott’s press briefing on February 12. He said peopl... More »
MONTPELIER – This afternoon Governor Phil Scott, Department of Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D. and other administration officials were informed that a contractor who provided services at the Governor’s coronavirus briefings on Friday, January 15, and Tue... More »
Newport Police Department Chief Travis R. Bingham FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 Police Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect NEWPORT, VERMONT — Chief Travis R. Bingham reports that the Newport Police Department is actively investigating a ... More »
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency has been extended to January 15, 2021. All previous addendums to the State of Emergency remain in place, including a temporary suspension of social gatherings and the cr... More »
Vermont Lights the Way Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott is encouraging families and businesses to help show Vermont Lights the Way, an effort to literally brighten communities and neighborhoods around the state by decorating homes, businesses, trees or ... More »
A transcription of November 19, 2020 automated call from Principal Andre Messier: Good Evening Lake Region Community This is the voice of principal Andre Messier. The purpose of tonight’s call is to provide updated and clarifying information on the operations... More »
Restrictions implemented to limit interactions between multiple households as gatherings continue to drive record increases in COVID-19 cases 71% of cases associated with an outbreak are associated with a private party or social gathering Montpelier, Vt. – To ... More »
Dear Derby Elementary School Families, I am writing to you today to let you know that a member of Derby Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. While we certainly hoped that we would remain COVID-free, we expected this eventuality and we are prepar... More »
Vermont is currently experiencing abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions, and the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is reminding the public to exercise caution and follow all state laws and local ordinances with open burning. Open burning cu... More »
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “I am saddened to learn of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I send my heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. “History will remember, and ou... More »
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the launch of a new online system for temporary registrations and license plates for private vehicle sales. “This pandemic has changed the way Vermonters do busine... More »
Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “Every year, on first weekend of September, we celebrate the workers of our nation – those who, throughout our history, have powered our economy and communities. This year, I especially want to recogniz... More »
