In fight against COVID, a small Vermont town goes it alone
The town of Stamford, population 824, has rejected the government guidelines that have made Vermont the safest state throughout the pandemic.
By Kevin Cullen Globe Columnist,Updated January 25, 2021, 7:03 p.m.
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Vermont Republican Governor Phil Scott has been denounced as a communist by officials in the small town of Stamford.Wilson Ring/Associated Press/File 2020
STAMFORD, Vt. â Governor Phil Scott has won many plaudits, and an overwhelming mandate, because his calm, measured handling of the pandemic has led to Vermont having the lowest infection and death rate in the country.
STAMFORD, Vt. â The Select Board on Tuesday doubled down on its recent defiance of Gov. Phil Scottâs health emergency orders, voting to âterminateâ the governorâs restrictions relating to COVID-19 and impose local regulations.
Three of the five board members supported the motion, saying they would likely follow most of Scottâs emergency orders but not any they believe trample on rights guaranteed in the U.S. and Vermont constitutions.
Daniel Potvin and Michael Denault, who led the advocacy for the action during a more than 90-minute debate, and Carol Fachini voted in favor. Chairwoman Nancy Bushika and Christopher Warren voted against.