Dani Kehlmann: ‘I will empower citizens’
My name is Dani Kehlmann, and I’m running for Waterbury Select Board because I believe we deserve a healthier and stronger community.
Fundraiser does double duty for pub & agency
Organizers thank Blackback Pub, community for supporting food and fuel program with their pub orders.
Annual Christmas tree sale success continues
A big thank you and gracious appreciation to all who participated by helping unload, cut strings, purchase a tree, or just made an extra donation to the Community Christmas Tree project in support of the Waterbury and Duxbury food shelves and the Waterbury Area Good Neighbor Fund.
Pro Pig creates ‘meal tickets’ with Waterbury Area Food Shelf patrons
During the fall of 2020, Chef Zach Smejkal approached me with an incredibly generous idea. He planned to start a program at the Pro Pig Brewery wherein employees could donate a specific amount of their pay each month to a community pot.
CVMC president urges vigilance to control COVID cases in Central Vermont
Last year at this time, none of us could have imagined we would face a global pandemic in 2020. During the last 10 months, we have all come together to face incredible challenges.
LETTER: Gratitude for our community
A heartfelt thank you to community members for the outpouring of thoughtful holiday gifts for Waterbury Meals on Wheels recipients. Gifts were delivered at least once each week since Thanksgiving.
Reconciling the desire to attend Mass in person with COVID-19 risk
Essential workers are out on the front line of exposure to COVID-19 every day, masks and all.
Student advocate raises the alarm on vaping among high schoolers
There is an epidemic besides COVID-19 going on, that’s the youth vaping epidemic.
LETTER: Senior Center seeks community members to help with fundraising
To the Community: During these difficult times, the Waterbury Area Senior Center is seeing increased demand for Meals on Wheels.
Thanks to all who reimagined River of Light for 2020
The Reimagined River of Light Lantern “Parade” 2020 would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and volunteers.
Lighting the Darkness: River of Light adapts for 2020
Waterbury’s River of Light took on a whole new dimension this year as the annual parade begun in 2010 adapted given the COVID-19 pandemic.
LETTER: Santa’s elves await mail to reply to Christmas letters
Santa and his elves are busy at the North Pole! While things may look different this year, Santa and his crew are still planning on visiting.
LETTER: Food Shelf turkey donations fill pickups
In a year of change and uncertainty, one thing remains constant: the Waterbury community is unwavering in its generosity. The annual Rotary Club and Food Shelf Turkey Drive was a success by any standards, especially considering the challenges 2020 continues to throw our way.
Rotary manages multiple service projects despite pandemic restrictions
The Waterbury Rotary Club has been busy as possible despite the pandemic as it works within COVID-19 guidelines.
How to avoid becoming a COVID-19 close contact
At the Nov. 17 COVID-19 governor’s press briefing, Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D., shared a message from state contact tracing leader Monica Talbot Ogelby of Waterbury on how individuals become “close contacts.” This is her message in full.
LETTER: It takes a village to love its seniors
During this time of physical distancing, our homebound community members may be craving a little personal engagement.
Unsung heroes of democracy
As Vermonters we should be proud. The November General Election saw us voting in record numbers, exercising our civic duty both safely and securely during circumstances that are anything but ordinary.
Former Duxbury Selectboard member explains resignation
“I chose to resign from the Duxbury Selectboard because the board has become totally dysfunctional. My concerns specifically as to the repairs needed on the Town Garage, which I believe should be #1 on a project list, were dashed at the October 26 meeting.”
Annual Thanksgiving dinner for seniors called off
“To the community: It is with deep regret and sadness this year’s Thanksgiving appreciation dinner for our area seniors will have to be canceled.”
Chris Viens: Announcement to step down as select board chair
his is text of the remarks Waterbury Select Board member Chris Viens made at the Nov. 2 board meeting where he resigned his leadership role as chair. It will be included in the meeting minutes.