Defiant Rutland fitness club owner violates emergency order
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) What is Vermont doing to hold businesses accountable that don't follow the governor's executive order? A defiant Rutland fitness club owner reopened last week, arguing that working out is good for physical and mental health and that if his members can socially distance, he should be allowed to reopen.
"I want to stand up for what I believe in and I just want fitness to open safely and soon because I think it is so important," said Sean Manovill, the owner of Club Fitness Rutland.
He opened the doors to his gym on May 1st. Under Governor Scott's executive order, gyms are not considered essential and should not reopen until given the okay -- potentially May 15 at the earliest.
"I don't see it as going against the compliance, I really don't. This decision was not a chance for me selfishly to gain exposure. I don't want to get into the situation where I am in a battle with the state or other health clubs in the area. As far as compliance on opening up and shutting down, for me, I just thought as an opportunity to give people an outlet that they need desperately," Manovill said.
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