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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.
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STAMFORD â The Vermont State Police has spoken to a Stamford official about the purpose of the governorâs order not to congregate during this period, after the town held a community Christmas tree lighting ceremony last week.
State police got in touch with Town Clerk Lori Shepard to âprovide educational guidance on the executive orders,â VSP spokesman Adam Silverman said.
He said state police reached out after receiving multiple reports about the event, which was held Dec. 4 in front of the Stamford Elementary School.
The town advertised on its website that the tree lighting would have free doughnuts and hot cocoa for children, as well as wagon rides with Santa and Christmas carol singing.