Peaceful local alternative offered to counter possible armed protests ahead of inauguration
With tension running high after last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol and warnings of armed protests in all 50 states ahead of the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration, Vermont’s law enforcement agencies are on alert going into this weekend.
Voicemail threat to Ben & Jerry’s gets state police response
State police responded to Ben & Jerry’s Waterbury ice cream factory last weekend after a threatening voicemail left at its scoop shop worried staff.
Waterbury’s indoor and outdoor rinks open with cautions, rules for skaters
A turn of the calendar and a recent “turn of the spigot” regarding Vermont state COVID-19 restrictions on winter recreation has managers of local indoor and outdoor skating rinks proceeding cautiously this week with opening their ice to the public.
Session begins: Governor delivers distanced address with pandemic, D.C. riot as a backdrop
Gov. Phil Scott on Thursday delivered his third inaugural address with a heavy focus on the impact COVID-19 has had on the state during much of the past year and a look ahead to how the state will recover.
Gov. Phil Scott’s inaugural address (transcript)
“My fellow Vermonters: Good evening. I’m honored to speak with you tonight, to have earned your trust through challenging times and to serve as Governor of the state I love.”
Lt. Gov. Molly Gray’s inaugural address (transcript)
Members of the Vermont Senate, distinguished guests and fellow Vermonters, good morning. I want to begin by thanking the people of Vermont for their faith and trust in me and for the privilege to serve our State.
New leadership to address senior center’s financial stability, transparency
For the Waterbury Area Senior Citizens Association, operational and financial challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have only compounded growing worries about its management.
Gov. Scott temporarily eases gathering ban, encourages recreation, says youth sports may practice
With the Christmas and New Year’s holidays at hand, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott this week announced several steps to relax public health restrictions, but couched them in cautions regarding risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus.
No ticket lines: Vt. Tourism, Higher Ground team up for online concert series
The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing has teamed up with Higher Ground Music to produce a special five-part virtual concert series through Jan. 16 featuring Vermont musicians alongside regional and national recording artists familiar to Vermont stages.
‘What’s in a Name?’ Partridge Thatcher discussion draws over 100 attendees
The Waterbury Area Anti-Racism Coalition’s “What’s in a Name?” community event this week drew over 100 local residents to talk about a recent revelation that Partridge Thatcher, the namesake of Thatcher Brook, was a slaveholder.
Waterbury COVID-19 cases nearly triple since Nov. 1
As health officials begin to vaccinate those at high risk for COVID-19, Vermont’s cases of the deadly virus continue to climb including in Waterbury where cases have nearly tripled since the start of November.
COVID-19 update: Vermont preps for vaccine as cases hit new daily highs
Gov. Phil Scott hailed news of approval of a COVID-19 vaccine late Friday while cases in Vermont and the nation continue to climb.
Thatcher Brook’s namesake the topic of Dec. 15 anti-racism discussion
The newly formed Waterbury Area Anti-Racism coalition is co-hosting a public forum next week to discuss a piece of 240-year-old local history. Partridge Thatcher, one of Waterbury’s first surveyors in the 1780s, and the namesake of Thatcher Brook, is the topic.
Small-scale solar saved Vermonters $79 million from 2014-19
Your neighbor’s sleek new solar array isn’t just benefiting their energy bill, it’s lowering yours — and the rest of Vermont’s, too.
Friends, fans asked to send cards, notes to aid Squier’s COVID-19 recovery
WDEV radio station owner Ken Squier is recuperating from COVID-19 in a nearby rehabilitation facility where he also is receiving a wave of cards and notes and get-well wishes from friends and fans around Vermont.
Waterbury COVID-19 cases increase by 51% in two weeks
After holiday hiatus in reporting town-specific COVID-19 data, the state Department of Health on Friday released its latest community case counts that showed a 51% increase for Waterbury in two weeks.
Dawn Poitras returns to Duxbury Selectboard; board renews push to bond for Town Garage repairs
A familiar face is returning to the Duxbury Selectboard. Duxbury resident Dawn Poitras was appointed on Monday to fill the vacancy created by the abrupt resignation of Richard Charland last month. Poitras will hold the seat until Town Meeting Day in March.
Himalayan Cataract Project awarded $25,000 Kristof Holiday Impact Prize
New York Times Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Nicholas Kristof continues his annual project of highlighting life-changing nonprofits ahead of the holidays and the Waterbury-based Himalayan Cataract Project is at the top of the list this year.
Main Street: The end is near (for the winter)
Work on the Main Street reconstruction project goes quiet in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, resuming briefly Monday with Tuesday marking the official end of road work for 2020.
COVID-19 testing hours added; Gov. Scott asks Vermonters to ‘light the way’
Waterbury Ambulance Service has expanded hours at its Waterbury Center COVID-19 testing operation and it is adding a satellite weekend site in Waitsfield. Meanwhile Gov. Phil Scott on Friday called on Vermonters to “light the way” this holiday season.