Will people need to wear a mask at the Champlain Valley Fair?
By August, Vermont is expected to have entered a reopening phase where masks are recommended, but not required by the state, according to Gov. Phil Scott s Vermont Forward Plan.
This means the fair will also not be requiring mask use under that plan. However, mask use will still be welcome.
“The safety of our fairgoers, volunteers, and staff is paramount, Bartley wrote in his statement. All state, federal, and CDC guidelines will be followed. However, thanks to Governor Phil Scott, Health Commissioner Mark Levine, and the overwhelming number of Vermonters who will be vaccinated, we will be opening our gates with no restrictions.
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By Seamus McAvoy/VTDigger
Vermonters can expect a return to amusement rides, fried food and demolition derbies this summer, as most fairs plan a revival after a year off due to Covid-19, including the Vermont State Fair at the Rutland fairgrounds, which will celebrate its 175th anniversary Aug. 17-21 with two demolition derbies and a rodeo, among additional entertainment and festivities in the works.
The Connecticut Valley Fair in Bradford is the only fair that will likely not open, Jackie Folsom, lobbyist for the Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association, told the House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on Wednesday, April 28.
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Community Justice Update
One part of the Town of Colchesterâs community justice efforts includes funding the Essex Community Justice Center (ECJC) in partnership with the Town of Essex and the State Department of Corrections. ECJC provides restorative justice programming with a focus on crime prevention, conflict resolution, and meeting the needs of those affected by crime. Different programs include Community Restorative Justice Panels, Community Dialogue education, and the Circle of Support and Accountability Program (COSA), which helps those recently released from incarceration to successfully re-enter society.
In their spring newsletter, ECJC noted the largest trend in the Community Restorative Justice Panels since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic is a 60% increase in the number of referrals from Law Enforcement and the State Attorneyâs office. They explain this increase is due to the Chittenden County State Attorneyâs decision to send m
Be a Part of Open Farm Week
Hey Farmers, Vermont’s 7th annual Open Farm Week is scheduled for August 8-15th! Open FarmWeek creates an opportunity to connect with Vermont’s working landscape and it is a great way to engage with customers and your community. Farms can choose when and how they want to participate, whether that s hosting events or activities, or just generally being open to the public.
For 2021, Open Farm Week will focus on events appropriate for Vermont’s current state mandated guidelines as part of Governor Scott’s Vermont Forward: Roadmap to Reopening. According to the Roadmap, by July 4th all gatherings and events will have no capacity restrictions, and masks and physical distancing will be encouraged. All events will be planned based on the comfort levels of each individual farmer/host.
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Vermont eases outdoor mask requirements, moves to Step 2 of Vermont Forward Plan
Governor Phil Scott announced today that as of May 1, masks will only be required outdoors in situations where a 6-foot distance cannot be maintained.
Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, said this change is based on science that shows the risk of transmission when outdoors is very small.
“This is why, now when you’re outdoors, masks will only be required when you’re in a crowd or with multiple households, where you can’t keep a 6-foot distance from others,” Dr. Levine said. “This is regardless of whether you are vaccinated or not.”