Vandals strike dozens of mailboxes in the valley
Vermont State Police say vandals took a blunt object to “at least 46” mailboxes across the Mad River Valley in the early morning hours on Tuesday.
Mass. gymnastics coach faces voyeurism charge after stint at Waterbury gym in July
A Massachusetts man faces a charge of voyeurism after Vermont State Police say he made video recordings in July of underage girls in a bathroom at a Waterbury gymnastics gym where he was a visiting coach.
Give recovering loons lots of space, wildlife advocates say
It’s been a stressful summer for the loons on the Waterbury Reservoir and local wildlife advocates continue to ask people spending time on and along the water to give the popular birds some space.
Waterbury’s favorite beach is in flood recovery
Like many locations around Vermont right now, Waterbury Center State Park’s day use area is in flood recovery. Park officials say the spot has survived past flooding and it will bounce back once again.
Flood Recovery Update: Friday, Aug. 4
The municipal building continues to be Waterbury’s flood recovery headquarters with supplies, advice, snacks. Tom Drake has been appointed Flood Recovery Coordinator and an online signup is the place to check to volunteer to help with projects.
Waterbury man accused of trying to light Molotov cocktail picks up more charges
BARRE – A Waterbury man accused of trying to light a Molotov cocktail on fire on another man's property has picked up several more charges.
Neighborhood disruptions, new offenses prompt troopers to detain Waterbury man
After spending much of the day Wednesday outside a Loomis Hill Road home, Vermont State Police arrested a Waterbury Center man with a growing list of criminal charges that he will answer to in Vermont Superior Court.
Police offer more details, seek tips in two suspicious fire investigations
Vermont State Police on Tuesday issued a public statement with more details about two suspicious fires they are investigating in Waterbury Center that happened in July.
Flood Recovery Update: Monday, July 31
Check here for several important items in addition to the Sunday, July 30 update including $300 in home cleanup assistance from FEMA, why reporting damage to 211 is essential, and a survey for agricultural producers.
Six teams take 12 hours to rescue injured hiker on Camels Hump on Saturday
Six area search and rescue teams spent over 12 hours in the rain Saturday afternoon and evening rescuing an injured female hiker on Camel’s Hump. The 65-year-old hiker from New Hampshire fell, fracturing her upper arm. The rescue was completed by 25 rescuers in darkness at 1:30 a.m.
Flood update: Sun., July 30
Flood recovery continues in Waterbury with a focus on treating flood-affected properties for mold prevention, assisting with ongoing cleanup and repairs, and directing anyone with damage to open an assistance claim with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Check here for info on how to help and get help.
Three weeks post-flood: Waterbury’s cleaning up
The manicured lawns around Waterbury give the appearance that everything is back to normal after the Winooski River flooded into parks, yards, homes and businesses just over two weeks ago. However, look inside and many basements tell a very different story.
Waterbury man charged with attempted arson involving a Molotov cocktail
A Waterbury man has been charged with attempted arson in a case involving an unexploded Molotov cocktail, while state fire investigators are looking into the causes of two recent fires that they believe are actual arsons.
Vermont’s flooded buildings are ripe for mold growth
Mold experts urge vigilance during and after clean-up. Here are some ways you can protect yourself.
Telephone & online town meeting about Vermont’s flooding disaster 7:30 p.m. tonight
U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch along with U.S. Rep. Becca Balint and Gov. Phil Scott will hold a statewide telephone and online town meeting on Vermont’s flooding disaster tonight, Wednesday, July 26.
Vermont GOP barbecue offers insights into party’s legislative frustrations, 2024 primary
SOUTH BURLINGTON — Earlier this month, In a backyard overlooking Spear Street, dozens of Vermont Republicans watched a four-part performed history of patriotic songs and munched on barbecue beneath an American flag the width of a two-car garage in the leadup to Independence Day.
Flood update: Sat., July 22
Organizers of the flood response in Waterbury say they think this weekend is the last big push to coordinate groups of volunteers. They encourage all with flood damage to register with FEMA - reps are in town this weekend. Check here for more helpful information.
Flood Update: Weds. July 19
Where can you get help? 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.
The technical name is ‘mud-sucker’
For many in Waterbury’s low-lying neighborhoods within reach of the Winooski River, the July 10 flood felt like a re-run of Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011. Fortunately for many though, water this time filled basements stopping short of entering people’s first-floor living spaces. Here’s a recap of last week’s flood and the start to recovery.
Duxbury preschool floods just as it embraces new ‘River Branch’ name
No one could have predicted the timing. Months ago staff at The Children’s Early Learning Space childcare and preschool in Duxbury began brainstorming to rename their center. The new name went live last week just as the Winooski River spilled over its banks sending floodwaters literally right up to the building’s back door.