Time is running out to apply for two major agricultural grant programs related to Covid-19. The deadline to apply for millions of dollars is Oct. 1. “I strongly encourage all Vermont farmers, producers and working lands businesses to apply for […]
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Covid-19 updates
Killington outbreak is not widespread
Just one more Covid cases identified in Killington since private party, total at 18 By Katy Savage Only one additional Covid-19 case was identified in Killington after three days of testing last week, bringing the number of cases associated with […]
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Public Service Dept. announces Covid-19 emergency connectivity awards
The Public Service Dept. announced Aug. 21 $3,926,650 in grant awards to internet service providers to serve over 5,800 eligible locations with broadband connections in response to Covid-19. The PSD awarded $351,520 to Mansfield Community Fiber to extend fiber broadband […]
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Utility bill relief is available
Governor Phil Scott announced $8 million in available grant funding to assist Vermonters with overdue utility bills as a result of economic hardship due to the pandemic. “Many Vermonters are struggling to keep up with their basic expenses because of […]
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Award maximums increased for Vermont businesses most impacted by Covid-19
Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) and the Department of Taxes announced on Aug. 19 an increase to the maximum grant award for Economic Recovery Grants for Vermont business sectors most negatively impacted by the […]
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Gov. Scott proposes offering $1,200 in Covid aid to undocumented immigrants
By Kit Norton/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott has proposed putting $2 million toward stimulus payments for Vermonters who were ineligible to receive $1,200 in federal Covid-19 stimulus checks this spring. In the budget proposal sent to lawmakers last week is a plan […]
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Castleton passes limit on gatherings
The town of Castleton passed a measure on Aug. 27 requiring residents to limit gatherings to 25 people. The Select Board’s action comes after an off-campus party in the college town last weekend ended in a stabbing and sent three […]
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State prepares for flu season amid pandemic
Mandatory flu vaccinations for K-12 students considered Staff report Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD said at a press conference Friday, Aug. 28, that preparations are beginning for flu season, with the goals of keeping Vermonters healthy and to have the […]
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17 now confirmed in Killington Covid outbreak
UPDATE: Friday, Sept. 4: There are now 17 Covid-19 cases associated with the outbreak in Killington, including 11 people who attended the private party Aug. 19 and six from subsequent transmission. Two of the new cases had already been identified […]
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Covid-19 outbreak confirmed in Killington
14 positive cases identified thus far The Vermont Department of Health is investigating a community outbreak of Covid-19 cases in Rutland County. The outbreak is associated with people who attended a private party at the Summit Lodge in Killington on […]