Tie broken: Downstreet apartment project gets review board approval
With little fanfare and in closed session, Waterbury’s Development Review Board met this week and when it emerged, a deadlocked vote on a permit for affordable apartments on South Main Street had won approval, 4-3.
National Guard readies Waterbury Armory for sale
At a special meeting in August, the Vermont Board of Armory Commissioners decided it was time to address the fate of the Waterbury Armory.
Halloween in Waterbury
The weather forecast is chilly but dry for trick-or-treaters to hit the sidewalks and pavement tonight in search of Halloween treats. Here’s a rundown of the festivities.
State police seek public’s help in weekend theft
Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying a suspect in a theft at a downtown Waterbury restaurant on Saturday afternoon.
Forest activists look for reconsideration in Camel’s Hump logging case
Forest preservation activists are waiting to see whether their lawsuit to stop logging on about 3,760 acres on public lands around Camel’s Hump still has life.
Flood recovery update | Weds. Oct. 25
The Federal Emergency Management Agency reminds Vermonters that the deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 31, to apply for assistance for those affected by summer flood damage. A free legal services clinic will be held Monday in Barre. And other local updates.
Road Work | Oct. 23-27
Road projects are winding down this week. The main municipal project still under construction is the water line installation on lower Blush Hill. Other updates here on state projects around our area.
State police investigate bomb threat at Zenbarn
Vermont State Police are investigating a bomb threat made Friday evening to Waterbury Center nightclub and restaurant Zenbarn.
UPDATED: Fugitive caught along Winooski River after 2-hour police chase
A fugitive from justice was apprehended on the Winooski River bank in Waterbury around 1 p.m. Friday after leading state police and other law enforcement officers on a roughly two-hour chase.
State police stop 13 drivers in three hours in Waterbury
Vermont State Police made 13 traffic stops in three hours this week during a detailed traffic patrol in Waterbury to find aggressive drivers, enforce traffic laws and promote safe driving.
Downstreet apartment project hits roadblock at review board
Downstreet Housing and Community Development’s plans to build a three-story apartment project at 51 South Main Street hit a roadblock on Wednesday at the Waterbury Development Review Board.
Road Work | Oct. 16-20
Road projects continue as the weather allows this week. Winooski Street and Little River Road are on the list. Water line installation also is underway in the Ashford Lane vicinity on Blush Hill. Other updates here on state projects around our area.
Select Board looks to discuss future Town Meeting format
It’s nearly five months away but Town Meeting Day is on the minds of Waterbury Select Board members who have put the topic on the agenda for Monday night’s meeting, Oct. 16.
State police updates: Roundabout crash; recent vehicle break-ins
Vermont State Police are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins reported in Middlesex on Thursday morning.
Flood Recovery Update: Sat., Oct. 14
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the registration deadline for FEMA assistance to Oct. 31 for Vermont residents affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides. In Waterbury, the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center closes permanently on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Traffic snarls for hours after tractor-trailer tips over on Rt. 100
Traffic was disrupted in Waterbury for several hours Thursday when a fully loaded commercial vehicle hauling trash overturned coming off Interstate 89 at Exit 10.
A black mark on Vermont: New book looks at state's history of eugenics
Eugenics is not only a dark piece of our state’s public policy, it recasts our state’s history, dating back to the Allen brothers and that push for industrializing our nation.
Katarina Lisaius: A new leader at Waterbury Recreation
Waterbury Recreation got a new director this summer, although Katarina Lisaius’ arrival on staff was overshadowed by the July flood. Waterbury Roundabout correspondent Ingrid Jonas sat down with her recently to talk about her new role and introduce her to the community.
Permit review for 51 S. Main apartments continues
A proposal to construct a 26-unit apartment building on the former site of the Waterbury town offices continued its local permitting review last week.
Hiker dies on Camels Hump
A 53-year-old hiker from Maryland died on Camel’s Hump on Thursday. Vermont State Police say the incident is considered the result of a medical event and not suspicious.