House passes ban on child marriage
A new bill would move the legal age for all marriages in Vermont to 18 years old, the age of consent, mirroring moves in other state legislatures this year to ban child marriage. Under existing law, minors 16 years of age and older can legally marry in Vermont with the written consent of one parent.
Waterbury Select Board candidate survey 2023
Waterbury Roundabout caught up with the five candidates for Waterbury Select Board. We asked them to tell voters a little about themselves and share their thoughts on some of the top issues they are likely to encounter if elected. Here are their answers.
Update: Two plead not guilty in stolen firearms case
State police have announced two arrests in a stolen firearms case at Parro’s Gun Shop in Waterbury recently.
Vermont House recognizes Bill Shepeluk for years of service
Tucked into business at the Vermont State House this week were several minutes of tribute for a Waterbury leader who thrived for decades in a role largely behind the scenes.
Public asked to check out concepts for Hope Davey, Ice Center parks
The committee and consultants working on ideas for improving two key recreation areas in Waterbury are ready to share their proposals with the community at a special meeting Thursday evening, March 2.
Amtrak train collides with tractor-trailer in Sharon
No injuries were reported on Monday when the southbound Amtrak Vermonter train collided with a tractor-trailer carrying a load of stone from a quarry in the town of Sharon.
As Casella aims to treat PFAS in leachate, what happens next with Vermont’s forever chemicals?
James Ehlers can’t help but say something any time he passes the Winooski River’s Salmon Hole and sees kids splashing around or anglers eyeing fish.
R.I. woman injured in snowmobile crash on VAST trail
Multiple first responders from Stowe and the state were called to a snowmobile crash last weekend on a trail in the Waterbury section of Mt. Mansfield State Forest.
Town, school district annual reports are available now
Local voters interested in reading up on the details of the proposed town budget, reports from town officials and information from organizations seeking taxpayer support on Town Meeting Day March 7 can find all of that and more in the latest editions of municipal annual reports.
State police update
Vermont State Police are investigating a firearm theft at Parro’s Gun Shop. Other updates include a special patrol that resulted in tickets, warnings and an arrest and an assualt reported in Duxbury.
Two more downtown public art projects are on the drawing boards
A plan to add another mural to downtown Waterbury has found its blank canvas: the northeast side of Stowe Street Cafe and Bridgeside Books.
State police: Injured man likely hurt jumping through a window
Investigators have found no evidence that a man was a victim of a shooting in Waterbury on Wednesday, and that man was arrested and held overnight in jail awaiting a court hearing today, according to Vermont State Police.
Updated: State Police unsure if injured man in Waterbury was shot
The investigation into a mysterious incident involving an injured man who turned up at two businesses in Waterbury Center on Wednesday raises new questions including whether or not the man was shot.
Few states give paid leave for domestic or sexual violence. Vermont could become one of them
House Democrats’ latest push for a paid leave bill comes with a new addition: It would provide paid time off for people experiencing sexual or domestic violence.
The latest solution to Vermont’s housing crisis? Paying landlords to rent to people
Officials hope a new state fund can sway landlords to rent to people who might otherwise lack housing.
Then Again: Years of research reveal details of bomber crash on Camel’s Hump
The men are cold. Outside the airplane, the temperature is about 5 degrees. Inside, it’s no warmer.
David Goodman’s ‘Vermont Conversation’ turns 10
On Jan. 16, 2013, journalist David Goodman stepped into a closet-size studio at WDEV’s Waterbury headquarters to broadcast the first episode of “The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman.”
Cause ‘undetermined’ in Little River Road house fire
It was passersby on Interstate 89 who first spotted the early morning fire on Sunday that destroyed an abandoned home on Little River Road.
Waterbury mobile home parks awarded state grants to fix water, septic systems
Two Waterbury mobile home parks will receive state grants to assist with upgrades to septic and water systems, according to an announcement from the state on Wednesday.
Holy carp! Three record-setting fish caught in 2022
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department recently announced that three fish caught in 2022 were certified as new state records for carp and burbot. A 63.4 lb. carp is the heaviest fish ever entered in the state program.