‘I thought we were invading Canada’: Vt. Guard’s mortar training jolts community
It may be a good 15 miles away as the crow flies, but the hills from Duxbury to Stowe have been alive recently with the sounds of – mortar fire.
Gov. Scott: ‘Don’t call it patriotic or pretend it’s about freedom’
Governor addresses those who reject COVID-19 precautions at the press briefing Tuesday, Nov. 17. He and administration officials discussed the trends behind new mitigation measures enacted last week.
As COVID-19 cases spike, Vermont and Waterbury take new steps
News related to the increasing spread of the COVID-19 virus throughout Vermont was steady this week highlighted by record new daily case counts and new measures announced by Gov. Phil Scott aimed at slowing the spread.
Main Street Construction Update Nov. 14-20
Clean-up of all areas continues including walkways, sidewalks, driveways. Line striping continues; Flaggers and pedestrian crossers will be present in the construction areas.
Condos announces official 2020 Vermont General Election results
MONTPELIER – Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos this week announced the official 2020 General Election results from a record number of more than 372,000 voters following the certification of vote totals and winners for federal and statewide offices.
Charland’s surprise resignation creates vacancy on Duxbury Selectboard
A surprise resignation by one of Duxbury’s Selectboard members late last month has the town seeking to hear from residents interested in filling the position.
Main Street Construction Update Nov. 7-13
Paving: Expect delays this week due to paving throughout the project along Main Street, side streets and gravel sidewalks. Flaggers and pedestrian crossers will be present in the construction areas.
Waterbury-Duxbury voter turnout exceeds state
After mailing and dropping off ballots for nearly a month, voters in Waterbury and Duxbury made their way to the polls on Tuesday, resulting in turnout in both towns hitting 77 percent.
Chris Viens steps aside as board chair, supports anti-racism education
After two weeks at the center of intense public reaction to comments during a campaign forum, Waterbury Select Board Chair Chris Viens Monday night announced he would relinquish his leadership role on the board but he would not step down from office.
Reps. Stevens, Wood win re-election in Washington-Chittenden district
Incumbent Democratic state Reps. Theresa Wood and Tom Stevens won re-election Tuesday in a four-way race to represent the Washington-Chittenden district.
Waitsfield woman admits to swiping 39 political campaign signs in Warren
Vermont State Police caught up with a Waitsfield woman on Sunday who they say was traveling through Warren swiping political campaign signs promoting Republican and Democratic candidates.
Waterbury’s COVID-19 cases grow as some establishments pause activity
The number of COVID-19 cases in Waterbury is growing and can be attributed in part to an outbreak in Central Vermont connected with recreational hockey, state officials said Friday.
Main Street Construction Update | Oct. 31 to Nov. 6
Paving: Expect delays the week of Nov. 2 due to paving throughout the project along Main Street, side streets and gravel sidewalks. This is due to a weather delay from last week. Driveway, sidewalk, and walkway cleanup continues.
Procrastinators and traditionalists can vote in person Nov. 3
Although thousands of Vermonters have already sent in their ballots for the general election, local town clerks and election workers are ready to handle the remainder in person on Tuesday.
Waterbury preps for COVID-safe Halloween celebrations
In Tuesday’s press briefing on COVID-19, Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said that if Halloween and other upcoming holidays don’t look different this year than usual, we’re probably doing them wrong.
Waterbury’s American Legion Post 59 closes after two test positive for COVID-19
Waterbury’s American Legion Post 59 has closed for a week after two people who frequent the establishment tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
Viens faces rebuke and petition to resign over policing proposal
Select Board Chair Chris Viens who is running for a Vermont House seat began the week at a candidate forum to talk about the election campaign and ended with members of the community circulating a petition calling for him to step down from the elected local office he already holds.
Main Street Construction Update | Oct. 22-30
Water line replacement is underway starting Oct. 22 through Oct. 30 on lower Stowe Street between Bidwell Lane and Main Street. Stowe Street will be temporarily closed during this time. There will be pedestrian access and businesses will be open. Bidwell Lane will be closed to thru traffic but will be accessible by Foundry Street. Paving through Oct. 30: Expect traffic delays Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 27-30, for paving along all of Main Street and side streets.
‘Vote Train’ leaves soon - Condos urges mailing by Saturday
With new upbeat videos featuring Vermont celebrities, the Secretary of State’s Office is steering this unconventional election season toward the Nov. 3 General Election finish line.
Reward grows to $100,000 in Stowe arson investigation
A reward offer from local, state and federal fire investigators eager to catch those responsible for a slew of arsons in Stowe has been doubled by an anonymous local donor, bringing it to $30,000.