State: Amtrak’s Vermonter likely to return after state budget passes
Although details on timing are unclear, Amtrak trains will likely return to Vermont soon after state lawmakers pass a budget during a special session this month, according to Vermont Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn.
Waterbury man dies from injuries in I-89 crash last week
A Waterbury man has died from injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 in South Burlington on Friday, Sept. 4, according to state police.
Town and school tax rates up for Duxbury property owners
Duxbury property owners have until Oct. 9 to pay this year’s tax bills reflecting increases to both the municipal and school rates that combined amount to a 13.5 percent increase over last year.
Weekend fires add to a string of suspicious blazes in Stowe
State and local fire investigators are seeking the public’s help for clues in the latest in a string of suspicious fires in Stowe, the most recent happening overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning.
New project to prep, then pave roundabout starts Sunday
More road work is heading Waterbury’s way starting Sunday night and going into September as a new paving project gets underway to include the roundabout and parts of Routes 2 and 100.
A shiny new eagle lands along Rt. 100
Travelers on Route 100 in Waterbury Center are noticing a new addition to the scenic view with a new shiny sculpture of an eagle that’s recently replaced the galloping metal horse -- both created by Martin McGowan from Newark, Vt.
Waterbury Backcountry Rescue assists with injured hiker airlifted to hospital
Waterbury Backcountry Rescue assisted on a call Friday, Aug. 14, at the Spruce Mountain trailhead in Plainfield that resulted in an injured hiker being airlifted to Burlington.
Tax bills out but not due until Nov. 13
Waterbury 2020 tax bills began landing in mailboxes this week but unlike most years, payments are due in just one installment not due until Nov. 13.
Don’t feed the bears. Report them.
Waterbury’s summer of the black bear continues with sightings reported all around town from backyards near state forestland to downtown in busy village neighborhoods.
5-year-old Burlington boy apparently drowns at Little River State Park
Vermont State Police are investigating the apparent drowning of a 5-year-old Burlington boy in the Waterbury Reservoir at Little River State Park Thursday afternoon.
Police seek public’s help on attempted armed robbery Sunday night
Vermont State Police are asking the public for tips on an attempted armed robbery in downtown Waterbury Sunday night.
Primary election a big draw despite pandemic
Vermont’s typically sleepy August primary was anything but this year with record turnout statewide in this week’s election which relied heavily on absentee voting by mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waterbury Recreation creates new camp for K-5 students on remote school days
As plans for reopening schools this fall continue to evolve, the Waterbury Recreation Department is launching a weekday camp for approximately 15 students in grades K-5 to help families navigate remote learning days.
Facelift for Little River Rt. 2 bridge on the horizon for 2023
Just in case Waterbury gets nostalgic for road construction after the Main Street project wraps up next year, VTrans will be back in 2023 with a $4.6 million project to refurbish the U.S. Route 2 bridge over the Little River.
Montpelier BLM mural vandalism tied to fatal crash in Waterbury
In an odd twist of events, the Montpelier Police Department announced Thursday that they have solved the case involving graffiti and vandalism done near and to the Black Lives Matter mural on State Street in June.
Vermonters asked to help count turkeys for state survey
Wild turkeys are plentiful throughout most of Vermont and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department with help from “citizen scientists” monitors turkeys’ reproductive success each year.
COVID-19 can’t stop the music: Rotary kicks off drive-in concerts; Zenbarn cleared to jam ’til Oct. 31
It’s not exactly a Thursday night concert in the park but tonight’s free drive-in concert at Farr’s Field is the Waterbury Rotary Club’s closest semblance to its popular summertime events with a 2020 pandemic twist.
Countdown is on to Vermont’s primary election Aug. 11
Vermont’s statewide primary is less than a week away and voters are running out of time to vote early to avoid having to show up in person to cast their ballot on Aug. 11.
State mask directive bolsters local resolution as town offices slowly reopen, election draws near
The Waterbury Select Board’s recent resolution calling on the public to wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus gets some welcome backup as the state’s directive goes into effect today.
In a time of protests calling to “Defund the police,” Waterbury already has
The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25 sparked protests across the world calling for racial justice and police reform including in Vermont.