Vehicle fire closes Rt. 100
No one was injured in a crash that resulted in a vehicle fire early Friday evening, closing Vermont Route 100 in Waterbury Center for two hours.
Vermont adopts 9-8-8 phone number for mental health support
Vermont is launching a new three-digit Suicide and Crisis Lifeline starting July 16 where callers will be immediately connected to counselors trained to provide support for individuals experiencing everything from emotional distress to a mental health crisis.
Tractor-trailer drives to water’s edge on Blush Hill
A wayward tractor-trailer caused a unique traffic jam at the Blush Hill boat launch this week when it came to a stop just feet from the water.
Campaign signs vandalized
The growing collection of campaign signs at the Waterbury Welcome sign near the roundabout was vandalized overnight Thursday with all of the signs knocked down, pulled out of the ground and some ripped from their metal frames.
Update: A ‘misunderstanding’, not a stolen vehicle
Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle reported stolen on Saturday in Waterbury Center.
Signs of the times: Campaign shenanigans alleged
One month before Vermont’s statewide primary and the perennial concern about disappearing campaign signs was formally lodged in Waterbury this week. Town officials share the the do’s and don’ts of displaying campaign signs.
Washington County Senate online candidate forum
Candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for the three Washington County state Senate seats will take part in an online debate tonight starting at 6 p.m.
Troopers seek clues in tool theft at SunCommon
Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help for clues to a theft that happened in the early morning hours on Monday, July 4, at SunCommon on Vermont Route 2 in Waterbury.
Waterbury’s the first to celebrate the 4th
Bright sunshine made last Saturday the hottest day of the week in time for Waterbury’s annual Not Quite Independence Day celebration to return to its usual spot on the calendar—in June. All was going according to plan until a mid-parade mishap sent first responders in the parade doubling back to tend to several injured individuals.
Select board appoints town clerk, creates housing group
Two months before she plans to retire, Waterbury Town Clerk Carla Lawrence has a successor to train to serve until Town Meeting 2023 and possibly beyond.
Manager Search Committee asks public for input
The search committee working on the process to recruit a new Waterbury municipal manager is asking for public input using a short online survey.
State seeks public input on new wake boat rules
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is asking the public for feedback on new regulations on how wake boats are operated in public lakes and ponds in Vermont.
COVID-19 Update: Testing sites closing; shots for tots available
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve with Vermont’s state-sponsored testing sites closing this weekend just as federal public health officials have given the green light for vaccines for the youngest children.
Early voting for Vermont’s primary is open
Ballots for the Vermont primary election have arrived and Town Clerk Carla Lawrence says she's already filling requests from those who would like to vote early. Voters can request and cast ballots ahead of the Aug. 9 election day or vote at the municipal offices.
State police continue to seek info from public in shooting case
State police continue to ask for the public’s help with information that could lead to an arrest in the shooting in downtown Waterbury last weekend.
State Police update investigation into Saturday night shooting in Waterbury
Vermont State Police are investigating a shooting in downtown Waterbury Saturday night that sent a man to the hospital.
State police log: Arrests in Duxbury, at Little River State Park and Park Row
Vermont State Police have made multiple arrests in Waterbury and Duxbury recently including after a wrong-way crash on River Road on Sunday.
Wastewater system keeps up with expanding breweries
Wastewater is not something most of us think about until something goes wrong. But for the workers of Waterbury’s Edward Farrar Utility District, it’s always front-of-mind, and with Waterbury’s brewery scene expanding, efforts are underway to ensure the town’s wastewater facilities can keep up.
Health Department issues swimming cautions following Bolton drowning
The cause of death for the 21-year-old swimmer who perished at the Bolton Potholes swimming hole in May was drowning, according to the Vermont Department of Health which issued public messaging this week urging people to swim with caution this summer.
Local volunteers assist in successful search for Springfield man
Vermont State Police this afternoon announced that after a three-day search, a Springfield man with Alzheimer’s was found alive Thursday afternoon and was being evaluated by medical personnel.