Limited Reopening for Outdoor Recreation Businesses

Governor Phil Scott on Wednesday announced Addendum 13 to his Stay Home, Stay Safe order allowing outdoor recreation and limited social interactions to resume under strict health and safety precautions.

Effective May 7, 2020, all businesses and non-profit and government entities that support or offer outdoor recreation and outdoor fitness activities that require low or no direct physical contact may begin operations. These include state and municipal parks, recreation associations, trail networks, golf courses, big game check stations, and guided expeditions. Restart guidance from ACCD provides additional details and the mandatory steps businesses must take before they can reopen. The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has also created guidance for Vermonters participating in outdoor activities while maintaining social distancing. Campgrounds, marinas and beaches are not yet allowed to open.

Weekly Q&A Webinar for Municipalities

In case you missed it, you can now find recordings of the weekly question and answer webinar with Deputy Secretary Ted Brady covering best practices, new tools, and resources for municipalities on the ACCD website. Jointly hosted by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) and ACCD, the next webinar will be Monday, May 11th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.

Free Webinar: Strategies for Returning to Work

On Tuesday, May 12th from 10:00am - 11:00am the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce will host DRM's labor and employment team to discuss how to plan a successful return-to-work strategy. The webinar is designed to help Vermont businesses think through the process and present strategies to consider. Attendance is capped at 90 people so please register in advance.