Vermont Highway Patrol: State renames motor vehicle enforcement and safety arm
The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles recently announced that it has renamed it Enforcement and Safety Division to be known as the Vermont Highway Patrol.
Primary election sets the stage for November contests
Despite contests for candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and state senators to represent Washington County, voters in Waterbury and nearby communities turned out in numbers quite similar to the 22% statewide in Tuesday’s primary election.
State asks Vermonters to weigh in on new rules for primitive camping
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation will hold two meetings in September -- including one in Waterbury -- seeking public comment on proposed updates to the state's primitive camping rule for state forests and state park public lands.
VSP briefs: Several crashes, voyeurism report, DUI-drug arrest
Recent reports from Vermont State Police news releases from various incidents and investigations in and around Waterbury recently include several crashes, a voyeurism investigation and a DUI-drugs charge.
Road Work | Week of Aug. 10-14
No major local projects on deck for this week ahead. State resurfacing projects continue on I-89 from Richmond to Montpelier. Crews are working on shoulders, U-turn spots; they’re milling, installing guardrails, etc. One-lane work sections will mean slow travel. Slow down near workers; allow extra travel time.
Hunting changes proposed as black bear numbers set new records
The latest data from Vermont wildlife biologists says the state’s black bear population continues to grow and officials at the Department of Fish & Wildlife are considering expanding the state’s annual bear hunt.
Home demolitions begin under FEMA buyout program
Two flood-damaged homes on Union Street were demolished last month through a FEMA buyout program. The tear-downs mark the latest step in Waterbury’s effort to reduce future flood damage in which homeowners have to weigh difficult choices about whether to leave, rebuild or adapt.
Three Democrats compete in Washington County assistant judge primary race
One of the few local contests in Tuesday’s primary in Washington County is a three-way race among Democratic candidates for two Assistant Judge seats on the November ballot.
Waterbury on the cusp of Vermont early voting hot spots
The Secretary of State’s office on Thursday shared details from a survey of municipalities around the state to see how many Vermonters have taken the opportunity to vote early.
Agenda item poses whether to shift town clerk, treasurer roles from elected to appointed
Up for discussion at tonight’s Waterbury Select Board meeting is an item posing the possibility of shifting Waterbury’s elected town clerk and treasurer positions to appointed roles in town government.
Milton man accused of stealing over $18K from Moretown couple's credit union account
BARRE — A Milton man is accused of defrauding a Moretown couple out of over $18,000.
Are you ready for Vermont’s Aug. 11 primary election?
Vermont’s statewide primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 11, although early voting is available right now at town and city clerk offices around the state. Do you have a plan to vote? Here’s info you might find helpful before you vote.
Road Work | Week of Aug. 3-7
State resurfacing projects continue on Interstate 89 between Waterbury and Montpelier. Those will mean slow southbound travel both above and south of Waterbury. Plan accordingly.
Round 2 of rabies vaccine bait drop begins Aug. 1
Another round of rabies vaccines for wildlife will be distributed around Vermont starting on Aug. 1, according to the Vermont Department of Health.
Crash with two dump trucks, one pickup closes Rt. 100 for over five hours
No one was seriously hurt on Monday morning in a head-on crash involving two commercial dump trucks and a Ford pickup on Vermont Route 100 in Waterbury Center, according to state investigators.
Road Work | Week of July 27-31
Local crews will be working on two culvert replacement projects on Perry Hill this week with road closures on Tuesday and Thursday. Warren has a road closure for bank stabilization work. State resurfacing projects continue on Interstate 89 between Waterbury and Montpelier.
African high school students explore Vermont through a leadership program and cultural exchange
Project Harmony International’s Youth Ambassadors Africa Program hosts 65 students and 10 mentors from Africa in Vermont from July 10 to July 28.
Four Democrats vying for three seats representing Washington County, Braintree, Orange, Stowe in Vt. Senate
MONTPELIER — Four Democrats are running for three seats looking to represent Washington County and the towns of Braintree, Orange and Stowe in the Vermont Senate.
UPDATE: Missing Duxbury man found safe; tips help resolve trespass inquiry
Vermont State Police are seeking help from the public in two cases from Duxbury: locating a missing 74-year-old man and identifying two trespassers who reportedly entered an occupied home.
VSP briefs: Bank cards stolen; crashes include e-bike & Subaru; driver nabbed at 111 mph on I-89
Recent reports from Vermont State Police in and around Waterbury include credit'/debit cards reported stolen, crashes including an e-bike & a Subaru, and a driver caught at 111 mph on I-89.