Summer road work ramps up
Summer is often known by its other name – road work season –- and local projects are ramping up in multiple places, affecting travels in and around Waterbury including Stowe Street, Blush Hill Road and Interstate 89.
Crossett Brook sees COVID-19 surge in final week of school
The final week of school saw a surge of COVID-19 cases among fifth graders at Crossett Brook Middle School, according to school officials.
Police release photo of car in gas theft investigation
Vermont state police on Friday released a photo of a red sedan identified as a vehicle of interest in an incident involving vandalism and theft of fuel from the gas tank of a parked vehicle.
Troopers move to new Berlin barracks
Vermont State troopers covering Central Vermont, including Waterbury, have moved into their new barracks in Berlin after working for more than 50 years in Middlesex.
VSP: Man pointed gun, hit trooper, tried to flush drugs
BARRE — A Waterbury man is accused of pointing a gun at a woman and striking a Vermont State Police trooper after trying to flush drugs.
Portable speed monitors to help with Little River Road traffic
Residents along Little River Road in Waterbury got their requests for help with traffic control answered on Monday when town officials agreed to purchase more portable speed monitoring equipment.
Waterbury’s wastewater innovation earns EPA award
Investments in technology, equipment, and staffing know-how at Waterbury’s wastewater treatment plant in recent years have paid off with an award from the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Schools saw the most COVID-19 cases in May as numbers taper off
The number of COVID-19 cases in local schools this past week was the lowest reported since the end of March while the total count for May was the highest of the school year.
I-89 northbound to close overnight Friday
The Vermont Agency of Transportation announced Thursday morning that it will close both northbound lanes of Interstate 89 between Waterbury Exit 10 and Richmond Exit 11 from 10 p.m. Friday, June 3, to 6 a.m. Saturday, June 4.
‘Swifts of Waterbury’ flock to White Meeting House
Waterbury’s White Meeting House has visitors flocking to it nightly but they aren’t arriving by foot or car and they aren’t using the front door.
Help wanted: Interim town clerk, treasurer needed soon
The Town of Waterbury soon will need to name a new town clerk and treasurer to serve until Town Meeting Day 2023 and the help wanted ad is now posted seeking applicants.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics offered at Brookside Primary School
Harwood Unified Union School District announced this week that Waterbury Ambulance Service will hold walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics at various school locations in the coming weeks, starting at Brookside Primary School.
UVM student, guard member dies at Bolton Potholes
A 21-year-old University of Vermont student and member of the Vermont National Guard died Saturday afternoon while swimming at Bolton Potholes, the first drowning of the 2022 summer season in Vermont, according to officials.
Town Clerk Carla Lawrence to retire this summer
Tuesday, August 9, is Vermont’s Primary Election Day and for Waterbury Town Clerk Carla Lawrence, it will be her final statewide election to oversee.
Podgwaite honored with Vermont EMS Lifetime Award
To mark National EMS Week, the state of Vermont honored various emergency service responders this past week, announcing on Friday that Waterbury Ambulance Service chief Mark Podgwaite is the recipient of a lifetime achievement award.
Changes announced for state COVID-19 information, testing
There was significant news regarding COVID-19 both nationally and in Vermont this week.
Blush Hill boat launch to get more parking
A popular boat launch on the Waterbury Reservoir is to get a new parking lot this summer with spots large enough for vehicles and their boat trailers.
No one hurt in I-89 morning car fire; recent Main Street arrest involves chopper
No one was hurt in a car fire on Interstate 89 in Bolton on Thursday that slowed morning traffic just north of the Waterbury exit.
It’s go time for a new ambulance station
The time before the COVID-19 pandemic can seem distorted in our collective memories. It’s not uncommon to stop and realize that it’s only been two or three years when recalling some event or milestone that seems long ago when in reality it happened in 2019.
Guidance for parents navigating infant formula shortages
BURLINGTON — Vermont officials are working to help families and caregivers impacted by a nationwide infant formula shortage.