Town officials recommend school board candidates as district looks to schedule budget revote
It’s not often that the Waterbury Select Board holds a discussion about local schools, but Monday’s meeting had a rare item of business for town officials to address – interviewing and recommending candidates to fill three school board positions.
State police say Waterbury man attacked woman, then violated conditions of release
BARRE — A Waterbury man is accused of attacking a woman and then having contact with that woman in violation of his conditions of release.
Board to review Stowe Street alley art installation; armory permit question is on hold
Waterbury’s Development Review Board on Wednesday night will not be discussing permit requirements for the former Vermont National Guard armory. However, it is scheduled to review new designs for a large metal art installation that’s part of the Stowe Street Alley project.
Drone deliveries to serve Duxbury homes along closed road for eclipse
Duxbury residents on Camel’s Hump Road will get a chance to be part of an Amazon.com beta test next week for the total solar eclipse. The online retail giant announced today that it will run a trial of its new drone delivery service in Vermont on April 7-8 – with a twist.
School board applicants, dog hearing, event permits and a rental property registry proposal top Monday’s Select Board agenda
The Waterbury Select Board meets on Monday with a full agenda that includes interviewing applicants for open seats on the Harwood school board, reviewing permits for a number of large spring and summer events, a vicious dog hearing, and a first look at a draft rental property ordinance.
Duxbury: Only local traffic on Camel’s Hump Road April 7-8
Aiming to limit wear and tear on one of its most mud-season-challenged roads and with concern to limit visitors from venturing into the backcountry during the eclipse, Duxbury town officials this week said that Camels Hump Road will be closed on April 7 and 8.
Organizations share safety messages ahead of eclipse, state anticipates financial windfall
With just 10 days until the total solar eclipse, the town of Waterbury and various state and local organizations are putting final preparations into place and conveying messages of excitement and safety.
Police seek info. in I-89 hit-and-run crash during snow squall
Vermont State Police are asking the public for help finding a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 89 during a snow squall last week involving a teenage driver from Waterbury.
Wanted: Volunteers to fill openings on town boards and commissions
The Waterbury Select Board is seeking volunteers to serve on a number of boards, committees and commissions with the goal of making appointments in mid-April.
Armory won’t be used as a shelter starting April 1
The Waterbury armory has been readied for reuse by the state of Vermont, but plans to open a 40-bed homeless shelter there by April 1 are not happening.
Select Board reorganizes, dives into top issues
Meeting for the first time since the March 5 election, the Waterbury Select Board last week reorganized and got to work with an agenda that touched on many of the issues the group is likely to deal with for the coming year.
Local water infrastructure projects land federal funding
In two separate recent announcements, over $3 million in federal funding is headed to Waterbury for water infrastructure projects that will improve water quality for two mobile home parks.
Waterbury charter bill clears legislative hurdles
The bill creating a charter for the town of Waterbury which would allow for local option taxes cleared its final legislative hurdle this week and is headed to Gov. Phil Scott for a signature.
Meeting covers how Waterbury is preparing for eclipse visitors
With the total solar eclipse less than three weeks away, Waterbury town government and business leaders met this week to go over preparations that are underway with a goal of having things “operate as close to usual as possible” on April 8.
Two-car crash and vehicle fire disrupt traffic near Exit 10
Two separate incidents near Interstate 89’s Exit 10 in Waterbury disrupted traffic recently and sent one man to the hospital.
Book discussion illuminates details, impact of Vermont's 20th-century eugenics history
A new book that delves into Vermont’s 20th-century experiment in eugenics brought people together in Waterbury last week for a presentation and discussion led by its historian and author, a state archives expert, and a local lawmaker who led the push for an official state apology.
Ramping up: Despite setbacks, Waterbury group preps to rebuild skatepark and dreams of another
The past few years have not been kind to Waterbury skateboarders. But the outlook could soon get a whole lot brighter for skateboard enthusiasts around Central Vermont searching for their next home park.
Countdown to the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
UPDATED ON APRIL 8: It’s Eclipse Day! Latest local info is here. A total solar eclipse will cross parts of North America including part of Vermont. The astronomical event is created by the moon passing directly between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the sun and darkening the sky during the daytime.
UVM eclipse experts share their knowledge, excitement ahead of April 8
University of Vermont experts are gearing up to create an unforgettable experience for students, staff and faculty as a major natural event approaches. On April 8, at 3:26 p.m., as anticipated record crowds fill Burlington, a shadow will sweep across Lake Champlain to cloak the city in middle-of-the-night dark.
Flood recovery gets an event this Saturday at Brookside school
Waterbury’s new long-term flood recovery group has a special event planned for this Saturday at Brookside Primary School.