Anti-racism banner raised in downtown Waterbury
They began with the idea to create a racial justice mural at the gateway to downtown but aa first step happens today when the new Waterbury Anti-Racism Coalition hangs a colorful banner with the message: “Waterbury Stands with Black Lives Mattter.”
Main Street project ahead of schedule
A silver lining to this year’s economic shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic is that work on Waterbury’s Main Street reconstruction is running ahead of schedule, according to project officials.
If you feed them, they will come
In a summer that has seen growing cases across the state of bears hanging out in human territory, state wildlife officials say the Waterbury-Stowe area has so far been the worst affected by bear scavenging.
Police issue description, warning regarding escaped prison inmate with ties to Waterbury
An inmate who escaped from the Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury early Friday morning may be headed to Waterbury and police ask the public to be on the lookout for him.
Tools, equipment stolen from J.A. McDonald, Kingsbury contractor sites
Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate two recent incidents they believe are related involving thefts from construction contractor sites in Waterbury and Middlesex.
Waterbury ExpressCare clinic to remain closed due to pandemic response
Central Vermont Medical Center announced Monday that it will not reopen the Waterbury ExpressCare clinic that has been closed since April 27.
Route 100B bridge closes August 17
The long-awaited replacement of a 1928 bridge on Route 100B on the Mad River in Moretown will start August 17 with a 60-day closure of the road at the south end of Moretown Village.
Putting the ‘water’ in Waterbury: Utility district holds annual meeting
In a year of many elections, Waterbury managed to squeeze in one more on Wednesday without fanfare.
Waterbury’s water utility holds annual meeting Wednesday
In what’s become typical for 2020, Waterbury village residents have an annual meeting and election on Wednesday that will be conducted using a combination of in-person and online venues.
Holiday weekend will mean heightened traffic safety patrols
With traffic fatalities more than double the rate in 2019, Vermont state and local law enforcement and transportation officials are reminding motorists to drive safely over the Independence Day holiday weekend.
Plastic-bag ban, food-waste law require new routines at the checkout, in the kitchen
July 1 ushered in some new state environmental laws that have Vermonters shifting habits and routines around grocery shopping and handling food waste at home.
State Reps. Stevens, Wood will have November competition
For the first time in six years the legislative district that includes Waterbury will see some competition for its two seats in the Vermont House of Representatives in the upcoming November election.
Police investigating white supremacist graffiti painted on Waterbury Dam
Graffiti identified with a white supremacist hate group was discovered this week painted on the side of the Waterbury Dam and Vermont State Police say they are investigating the incident.
Body found in Middlesex was a Barre woman; details of her death still under investigation
On July 1, Vermont State Police said that multiple tips from members of the public led to the identification of a body found in the Winooski River in Middlesex on June 19.
Early voting for Aug. 11 primary is open
Town Clerk Carla Lawrence reminds Waterbury voters that early ballots are now available for the August 11 primary election.
NQID becomes ‘Sing and Shout for Vermont’ Saturday, June 27
This year’s "Not Quite Independence Day" celebration is not quite like any other Waterbury has known.
Blown away: Flagger holds on, rides out pop-up thunderstorm
On Tuesday afternoon, Waterbury was in the bullseye of a classic summer pop-up thunderstorm featuring heavy winds from the south and a fierce downpour of rain. Flagger Jeffrey Strait with ADA Traffic Control was on duty directing traffic at the busy intersection of Stowe and Main streets when the storm blew in.
Medical examiner working to i.d. woman found in Winooski River in Middlesex
Vermont State Police say the investigation is continuing into identifying human remains discovered in the Winooski River in Middlesex on Friday.
Crowd fills Rusty Parker Park for Rally Against Racism
A crowd of about 500 Waterbury and area residents filled Rusty Parker Park on Sunday for the Rally Against Racism featuring a number of speakers including young people sharing their experiences with racism in Vermont and the Waterbury community.
Main Street project gets $70,000 grant for final details
Looking down Main Street in Waterbury today, it takes some imagination to picture the future streetscape empty of the thick, black power lines criss-crossing the scene with flower baskets hanging from new street lamps, benches and bicycle racks conveniently located along fresh, smooth sidewalks.