Welch tours flood zone amidst mud, cleanup, free lunch, socks, music and community
Amidst a bustle of activity, U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., paid a visit to Waterbury Friday afternoon to view areas damaged by last week’s flooding and talk with municipal workers, volunteers, business owners and affected residents.
Flood Update: Monday, July 17
Any roads closed in town? How can you volunteer? Might there be meals being served? Where do you put flood-related trash? What community events are canceled or postponed? Check here first.
25-year-old Burlington woman found dead in Huntington River
A missing person case near Huntington Gorge in Richmond has turned into a death investigation as the Vermont State Police reports the recovery of the body of a 25-year-old Burlington woman Saturday afternoon.
Saturday information for volunteers & affected residents
Here’s the latest message from select board members organizing volunteers to help with flood response for today.
Flood Update: Friday, July 14
Any roads closed in town? How can you volunteer? Where do you put flood-related trash? What community events are canceled or postponed? Check here first.
Gov. Scott: Vermont’s July storm is ‘Irene 4.0’
With areas of Waterbury village inundated with flood waters, residents in Muck boots and rain gear ventured about to survey the flooding on Tuesday. Nearby, at what is meant to be the base of operations for the state’s emergency response, the Vermont Department of Public Safety Headquarters was closed, with the Winooski River surging high behind the State Office Complex.
Flood update: Weds., July 12
Local residents in the Winooski River corridor are looking forward to more sunshine today as town officials coordinate some of the assistance being brought to bear to deal with water, mud and cleanup. Check back here for flood-related updates.
Flood Response: Tuesday updates
In Waterbury, water remains high in many parts of downtown and low-lying areas along U.S. Route 2. Here at Waterbury Roundabout we are very grateful for everyone sending us photos and information. This post will be updated throughout the day, so please check back for more.
Local flooding update
We will compile local information related to the storm and flooding in the Waterbury-Duxbury area and nearby. If you have a cancellation or closure to report for an event, business, etc. Please email us at waterburyroundabout@gmail.com.
Governor declares state of emergency ahead of storm
The state of Vermont continues preparations for severe storms and significant flooding Sunday night into Monday. The National Weather Service says excessive runoff from powerful storms may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, etc. Gov. Phil Scott has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm.
Main Street poles finally come down; sidewalk patches await
Four years after crews began cutting down trees to make way for Main Street road, sidewalk and underground utility improvements, the finish line is in sight.
Circus Smirkus works its Big Top magic at Farr’s Field
With a cast of 30 performers ages 10-18 and a crew that brings the total close to 80, Circus Smirkus kicked off its summer tour around New England last week with performances at its Circus Barn in Greensboro followed by its first stop on the road in Waterbury, July 4-6.
After Bolton drowning, outdoors experts, public health officials stress water safety at swimming holes
Public health officials stress water safety message after a 20-year-old St. Michael’s College student drowned at Bolton Potholes on the 4th of July.
In Waterbury, Congressional delegation, EPA head hail new federal solar initiative
In a visit to Waterbury, Vermont’s Congressional delegation and Environmental Protection Agency administrator announced $7 billion in federal funding for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program that will help pay to put solar panels atop millions of homes across the country.
A circus + Independence Day fun within easy reach of Waterbury
With Waterbury’s 2023 Not Quite Independence Day in the rearview mirror, local residents might be looking a little farther afield for some July 4 celebrations. Included here are details for celebrations in Montpelier, Burlington, Warren, Stowe, Richmond and Williston. And, Circus Smirkus visits Waterbury.
New law expands access to adoption information
Beginning on July 1, changes to Vermont Adoption Law will allow adopted Vermonters greater access to their adoption information.
Vermont Air National Guard plans F-35 flyover on July 4
The Vermont Air National Guard announced that it will conduct a regional flyby over Vermont and parts of New York as a way to mark Independence Day on the 4th of July.
Giant power transformer move will slow I-89 traffic this weekend
Transport of a very large VELCO power transformer from Milton to Barre will impact traffic on Interstate 89 overnight Saturday and early Sunday morning, according to the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
Leaders alerted to what April 2024’s total solar eclipse might bring
Seven years ago in 2017, a family of nine from New Hampshire booked the entire Moose Meadow Lodge and Treehouse in Duxbury for a visit in April 2024 despite the lodge usually being closed during mud season. The reason? A total eclipse of the sun on April 8, 2024 that will be visible in northern parts of Vermont.
State police: Two men injured in downtown fight
Vermont State Police are investigating an incident near the Waterbury Train Station late Wednesday night in which two men were sent to the hospital with apparent stab wounds.