Town crews, volunteers pitch in on familiar flood clean up work
The Waterbury Select Board held its third meeting of the week on Thursday to check in with flood response efforts by town staff and volunteers before the holiday weekend.
Vermont announces candidates for 2024 presidential primaries
When they show up for Town Meeting Day in March, Vermonters will be able to choose from a dozen presidential candidates in the 2024 election — half running as Democrats and half as Republicans.
Local candidates start preparing for Town Meeting Day elections
Voters will have their say in multiple elections in 2024 to fill offices from local town officials on select boards, school boards, cemetery commissions and more to the state legislature, statewide offices including the governor, the full U.S. House and president of the United States.
Summer flood experience helps Waterbury businesses react once again
As floodwaters rose throughout the day on Monday, Waterbury’s downtown businesses put out calls to their friends, patrons and supporters to help brace their establishments for the inevitable.
Waterbury cleans up, rallies volunteers as Duxbury repairs roads
Waterbury street cleaners went to work Tuesday morning under clearing skies as water in the Winooski River and other local brooks and streams receded. Meanwhile, residents and business owners began what has become a familiar task of assessing the impact of the latest flooding event to hit Central Vermont.
Moretown Elementary students return without their school
Students and teachers at Moretown Elementary School will finish out the week together – but they won’t be using their school until after the holiday break.
As water recedes, the community assesses impacts — again | Dec. 19
As water in the Winooski River and other local brooks and streams recede this morning, local residents will be assessing the impact of the latest flooding event on Monday in Waterbury and throughout Central Vermont. Morning updated information is here.
Updates here: Waterbury floods again | Dec. 18
As of 9:30 a.m. Monday, Waterbury town officials said they did not expect major flooding from today’s heavy rainfall.
Green Mountain Power honors Friends of Waterbury Reservoir with award
For their work to steward Waterbury’s favorite water body including efforts to guard against invasive species and to protect its loon population and habitat, Friends of the Waterbury Reservoir has been honored with Green Mountain Power’s annual environmental award.
Flood recovery update | Fri. Dec. 15
Waterbury Flood Recovery Coordinator Tom Drake shares updates about energy efficiency rebates and a request.
State police: Shopper takes chainsaw, BB gun, without paying Waitsfield store
Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who reportedly left a store in Waitsfield on Wednesday without paying for multiple items including a chainsaw and BB gun.
Juveniles cited for vandalism at Dac Rowe Park
Vermont State Police credit numerous reports from the public that helped them track down four juveniles they say were responsible for vandalism at the Dac Rowe Park playing fields in the early morning hours Monday.
Wildlife crossing to connect Green Mountains moves forward
The Biden Administration announced last week that Vermont would receive $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration to begin reconnecting two forest areas in Waterbury.
Vermont State Police move into new Williston barracks
The Vermont State Police has officially moved into and opened its new Williston barracks, according to an agency announcement.
Eye on the sky - and the rivers - as winter storm approaches
The forecast for an incoming storm on Sunday into Monday bringing heavy rain followed by significant snowfall has state and local officials urging Vermonters to monitor forecasts and to prepare for potential minor flooding, tough travel and possible power outages.
Flood Recovery Update | Thurs. Dec. 7
Waterbury-area long-term recovery group launches website; free flood-recovery legal clinics to continue monthly
Driver in fatal crash now faces a criminal charge
The driver in a fatal crash on Interstate 89 in Bolton just before Thanksgiving is now facing a criminal charge, according to Vermont State Police.
Planning Commission shares zoning update progress at drop-in event tonight
The Waterbury Planning Commission's update of the town’s zoning bylaw is moving along, and the group will host an open house tonight to share its progress with the public.
Waterbury voters handily pass charter questions including local option sales taxes
Nearly 240 Waterbury voters took part in Tuesday’s vote to adopt a town charter that allows for local option sales taxes, passing both articles on the two-question ballot handily.
Special election on town charter questions is Tuesday, Dec. 5
It’s not a typical time for an election in Vermont but Waterbury will have one on Tuesday, Dec. 5, to decide whether to adopt a municipal charter with the main purpose to create local option sales taxes.