Rare art robbery foiled
Some quick action by a store employee and state police helped foil a robbery in Waterbury Center on Sunday afternoon, recovering a rare 19th-century painting.
Sen. Welch visits to highlight new accessible trails in Bolton
Creators and supporters of a new accessible trail network in Bolton recently hosted U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., to tour the trails and host a discussion about Vermont outdoor recreation.
Road Work | Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Paving projects are scheduled for Union Street and Guptil Road in Waterbury this week. Union will be closed to through traffic and street parking Monday-Tuesday. Work continues on Interstate 89 northbound between Waterbury and Montpelier.
State police say pickup stolen in Waterbury used in St. Albans theft
Vermont State Police are investigating the Wednesday morning theft of a pickup truck at a Waterbury gas station that they say was used later in the day in a theft at the St. Albans Walmart store.
State watches climate-change effects on outdoor sports
When it comes to the outdoors, Vermont is among the best in the nation. But those on the front lines are seeing shifts in recreation trends and new challenges from a changing climate and impacts from weather events.
Road Work | Sept. 23-27
The newsiest Road Work Update in weeks: In Waterbury, Gregg Hill Road reopens after two months closed due to a collapsed culvert and Union Street to be closed Monday-Tuesday; paving on I-89 northbound between Montpelier and Waterbury getting underway; and a townwide road update for Duxbury.
Summer finale: Rotary surprises Lewis with park honor, awards Sunzilla prizes
A crowd gathered at Rusty Parker Memorial Park recently for the final farmers market of the season and to find out who won this year's “Hunt for Sunzilla.” But first, they honored a man who helped make the park happen.
In Waterbury, Green Up Vermont hails volunteer Guinness World Record
Earlier this year, Green Up Vermont Executive Director Kate Alberghini put out a call to her legions of local organizers around the state to see if they could sign up as many people as possible ahead of Green Up Day 2024.
Flood Update | Sept. 20
Waterbury’s long-term flood recovery group CReW will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 25, for home and building owners to share their flood-proofing ideas and stories.
ELECTION: Washington County Progressives host Sunday candidate meet and greet
The Washington County Progressive Party will host a candidate meet and greet on Sunday, Sept. 22, in Barre with candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and the Washington state Senate district.
Flood Update | Sept. 15: New hours at FEMA centers including in Waterbury
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced changes in operations and hours at six Disaster Recovery Centers across Vermont starting this week, including at the center in the Waterbury Armory.
Housing Task Force hopes to inspire property owners to create new living units
In one of its efforts to spark new housing development in town, the Waterbury Housing Task Force invites the public to attend its meeting this Thursday, Sept. 19, where it will be discussing Accessory Dwelling Units.
State police seek tips in hit-and-run and burglary cases
Vermont State Police again are looking to the public for information that might help solve two new cases in Waterbury – a recent hit-and-run incident on Rt. 100 near Interstate 89, and another convenience store break-in this weekend.
Republican, Independent Vt. House candidates launch campaigns
As the November 5 General Election approaches, the Washington-Chittenden race for two seats in the Vermont House of Representatives is taking shape among two longtime incumbents and two first-time candidates on the ballot.
Partnership proposes to rehab, move, reuse historic Goodell House on Ricker Mountain
The sole remaining structure on Little River State Park’s History Hike has a chance for new life and new purpose thanks to a proposed partnership between Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the Vermont Huts Association.
Vt. Air National Guard night flights scheduled through 9/18
The Vermont Air National Guard announced today that it will conduct night flying operations Tuesday,-Thursday, Sept. 10-12, this week and next week Tuesday-Wednesday, Sept. 17-18.
Ridley Brook tract added to Camels Hump State Park
A multi-step project to permanently conserve 62 acres along Ridley Brook and the Winooski River in Duxbury and add the property to Camel’s Hump State Park came to fruition this summer.
Candidate finance reports tally primary spending and look ahead to Nov. election
Candidates for the Vermont Legislature filed their latest campaign finance reports on Sept. 1, documenting their fundraising and spending for the August primary as they prepare for the November general election.
Voters reminded to update address details this week
Voters are reminded to update their addresses on file before Sept. 1 in order to receive their General Election ballot at the correct location. The Secretary of State’s office will mail ballots to all active voters starting in late September.
Flood Update | August 26
More than a month after the July 9-11 storm caused major flooding damage across wide swaths of Vermont, the White House has declared the event a major disaster, opening the door to Vermont residents and municipalities to receive federal assistance including unemployment benefits.