State leases more space in Waterbury as employees’ deadline nears for return to office
Gov. Phil Scott’s administration on Monday signed leases for an additional 22,000 square feet of office space in Waterbury as it nears the controversial Dec. 1 deadline by which the governor has ordered many state employees to return to work in person.
Sanders, Welch, Balint to hold telephone Town Hall on health insurance increases
Vermont’s Congressional delegation will hold a statewide telephone town hall on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m.
Road Work | Nov. 17-21
With updates on remaining projects in Waterbury, Bolton and Moretown, this should be the final Road Work report for this season.
Veterans Day observance highlights vet who inspired new scholarship fund
At Tuesday’s Veterans Day commemoration, U.S. service veterans were encouraged to share their stories. The ceremony highlighted one Vermont Iraq War veteran whose family has launched a memorial scholarship fund to honor her legacy.
Grammy-nominated pianist Adam Tendler returns home to Barre Opera House
BARRE — Adam Tendler learned how to play the piano as a kid growing up in Barre. His first recitals and first paid performance were at the Barre Opera House.
Winter Parking Ban: Nov. 15 through April 15
Waterbury’s Winter Parking Ban takes effect this Saturday, Nov. 15, and runs through April 15.
Road Work | Nov. 10-14
All that remains on the Stowe Street bridge project is a public opinion survey. I-89 southbound work has ended. Bolton’s work on the Duxbury Road continues. Some night work on Rt. 100 near I-89 this week is possible. Duxbury has a brief road closure while a closure in Moretown will mean changes to school bus schedules.
State shares 2025 moose hunting results
After issuing 180 moose hunting permits this year, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says that hunters harvested 68 moose this fall.
Minter tapped to head Vermont’s Climate Superfund project
Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak on Thursday announced that Sue Minter of Waterbury has been tapped to serve in a state government role of Climate Superfund Specialist.
Feds bust former Waterbury man for drug deal near S.Burlington schools and fatal overdose
A Chittenden County man - formerly from Waterbury - has pleaded not guilty to four federal charges, including selling fentanyl within 1,000 feet of two South Burlington schools and with providing the drugs that killed one person and seriously injured another.
New Stage Players spark new theater energy in Waterbury; first full production of ‘Middletown’ opens Nov. 7
There’s a fresh spark of creative energy on the scene in Waterbury as a new community theater group gains traction and momentum.
Nov.-Dec.: Your Roundabout support gets NewsMatched
As “November” sits atop the calendar now, it’s clear we’re nearing the finish line for 2025. We don’t know what lies ahead for the coming year. But before we get caught up in imagining the possibilities, we have some good news to share.
Waterbury Housing Trust Fund grants aim to spark small-scale housing growth
Waterbury property owners looking to add new rental housing units to their properties now have a chance to apply for a local grant to help pay for the improvements, thanks to Waterbury’s recently created Housing Trust Fund.
Road Work | Nov. 3-7
The Stowe Street bridge is basically done and VTrans has a survey asking for feedback on the project. I-89 southbound work winds down this week. Bolton has photos showing progress on Duxbury Road repairs. Some night work on Rt. 100 near I-89 this week and a Fayston road closure for a culvert install.
Waterbury preps for Halloween
As sure as geese are flying south for wintertime, Waterbury is once again preparing for Halloween tricks and treats this week. Here’s a rundown.
Waterbury Skatepark hosts grand opening on Sunday
The Waterbury Skatepark holds its grand opening celebration this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Hope Davey Park.
State drops ban on debris burning
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation announced on Friday that it has ended the statewide order issued on Sept. 22 that called for a halt to burn permits due to extremely dry conditions and elevated fire danger.
State employees show up in person to demonstrate constraints at Waterbury office complex
Hundreds of employees within the Agency of Human Services showed up to the state office complex in Waterbury on Thursday to demonstrate the impact of the looming return-to-office order.
Road Work | Oct. 27-31
Bus service returns to the Lincoln Street Park & Ride lot starting Monday, Oct. 27. Stowe Street bridge work winds down with concrete sealing and driveway paving in the project area. I-89 southbound work is also wrapping up. New details here for the road closure in Bolton near the Long Trail footbridge.
State workers expected to converge on Waterbury on Thursday
The Vermont State Employees Association, the labor union representing more than 6,000 state workers, has called for all of its members who are assigned to offices in Waterbury to physically report to the Waterbury State Office Complex on Thursday for an “In-Office Day of Action.”