Gov. Scott Appoints Claire Burns Caledonia County State’s Attorney

This just in (Sept. 5, 2025) from the Governor’s office: Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Claire Burns as Caledonia County State’s Attorney. She has served as interim state’s attorney since August 1, following former State’s Attorney Jessica Zaleski’s departure. Vermont Governors appoint state’s attorney vacancies based on the recommendations of county political…

Gov. Scott Appoints Four Superior Court Judges

Gov. Phil Scott announced his appointment of four Vermont Superior Court Judges on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (Nov. 27). They are : Bonnie Badgewick of Woodstock, Dana DiSano of South Burlington, Timothy Doherty of Burlington, and Laura Rowntree of South Burlington. With these appointments, half of all the superior court judges Governor Scott has appointed…