A small group of anti-mask protesters gathered Monday outside of a Vermont business that’s currently facing a lawsuit from the state for ignoring a mandate on facial coverings.Just over a dozen people arrived outside of the Newport store, formerly a UPS franchise, to express their support for the store’s decision not to require masks for employees. The decision acts in direct violation of an executive order issued by Gov. Phil Scott last year. Some signs held by the protesters called into question the science-based research from the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization showing the effectiveness of masks. Most, however, barbed at the legal mandate implemented by Scott, labeling it as an act of “tyranny” against business owners.The store came under fire from some Vermonters last week for a sign posted in its store window outlining its policies on facial coverings.”Please feel free to wear your mask into the store,” the sign reads. “We choose not to wear a mask and if you’re uncomfortable with this, we ask that you do not come in to ensure your comfort. If you decide to come in do not ask us to put a mask on.”Attorney General T.J. Donovan on Friday filed a civil lawsuit, motion for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction on the location after repeated warnings over the span of three months.UPS severed its relationship with the former franchise last week, saying masks are a required part of the company’s uniform. A public relations professional with the company said while the signage remains, the business is no longer able to process new shipments or accept returns as “The UPS Store.”A report from the Newport Daily Express said the store continues to operate, offering screen printing and graphics products for customers.
A small group of anti-mask protesters gathered Monday outside of a Vermont business that’s currently facing a lawsuit from the state for ignoring a mandate on facial coverings.
Just over a dozen people arrived outside of the Newport store, formerly a UPS franchise, to express their support for the store’s decision not to require masks for employees. The decision acts in direct violation of an executive order issued by Gov. Phil Scott last year.
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Some signs held by the protesters called into question the science-based research from the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization showing the effectiveness of masks. Most, however, barbed at the legal mandate implemented by Scott, labeling it as an act of “tyranny” against business owners.
The store came under fire from some Vermonters last week for a sign posted in its store window outlining its policies on facial coverings.
“Please feel free to wear your mask into the store,” the sign reads. “We choose not to wear a mask and if you’re uncomfortable with this, we ask that you do not come in to ensure your comfort. If you decide to come in do not ask us to put a mask on.”
Attorney General T.J. Donovan on Friday filed a civil lawsuit, motion for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction on the location after repeated warnings over the span of three months.
UPS severed its relationship with the former franchise last week, saying masks are a required part of the company’s uniform. A public relations professional with the company said while the signage remains, the business is no longer able to process new shipments or accept returns as “The UPS Store.”
A report from the Newport Daily Express said the store continues to operate, offering screen printing and graphics products for customers.
