LETTER: Harwood Boosters reorganize, seek new members
To the Community: Harwood Boosters are back!
Manager’s corner: A summer update from Waterbury’s municipal manager
This is the second installment of my semi-regular/quarterly update. Anyone who is interested in more detail can always call me or stop in at Town Hall.
LETTER: Subscriptions open for Waterbury Ambulance Service
To the Community: Waterbury Ambulance Service’s Annual Household Subscription program is now open to residents in our service area: all Waterbury and Duxbury residents, and Moretown residents in the 05676 zip code.
LETTER: One Town, One Book project honors Vermont author’s passing
“Vermont Perspectives” is a beautiful collection of essays on Vermont – the landscape, the people, and the general feeling of place… We feel honored to have known [Averyt] for the short time we did and that we were able to introduce her words and experiences to a wider audience.”
Back-to-School: Vermont expands access to education and training
As summer draws to a close, students are getting ready for the school year ahead. This year, back-to-school is a bit more financially manageable for many Vermont’s families thanks to Vermont leaders who made an exceptional investment to fortify Vermont’s economy last legislative session.
LETTER: School district should make aides staffers vs. contractors
Dear HUUSD School Board, I am writing to express my concern regarding the concerning correlation between high rates of restraint and the district's reliance on contracted service providers. It is important that we do not overlook this issue and take proactive steps to address it.
LETTER: Time to retool school and teach the trades
I have long believed that cutting Industrial Arts from our local school was a mistake.
LETTER: Thanking a behind-the-scenes volunteer extraordinaire
There have been dozens and dozens of stories written about the clean up and recovery efforts after the recent floods that swamped Waterbury and the surrounding towns. However, not one of these stories is complete without mentioning Liz Schegel.
Atty. Gen. Clark: Avoid scams in the aftermath of disasters
Vermonters have pulled together after July’s flood – but scammers are looking for opportunities to exploit our generosity and heightened emotions to steal our money. You can protect yourself and your community by avoiding – and reporting – these disaster-related scams.
Shauna Hill: Deal now with mental health issues to avoid disruptions later
Vermont is again experiencing a truly devastating scope of loss, damage and overwhelm from the catastrophic storms and flooding last week.
Secretary of State: Vermont’s climate crisis demands action
It is time for the governor to pivot on climate policy. There are a few simple things the governor can do right now to make a difference and help Vermont be a leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. And more importantly, prevent greater tragedy.
OPINION: It's time to reckon with the river
If there is anything this extreme rain storm has taught me, it's that community resilience is critical.
Atty. Gen. Clark: I’m suing Monsanto for our state and our schools
Like many Vermonters, I have a deep connection to Vermont’s forests, clean water, and green landscape. I grew up hiking and skiing in our beautiful Green Mountains, swimming in our rivers and ponds, and watching sunsets over Lake Champlain.
Local news = local connections
This has been probably the busiest week our little website has seen in just over three years covering local news in and around Waterbury.
Donations fuel cafe’s meal program
Gov. Phil Scott of Vermont said he was very concerned about the next few days. “We will have the sun coming out this afternoon, people will think this is over,” he told reporters. “But it’s not over.”
Challenge grant in reach for September’s WALK for Children in Montpelier
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont will hold its annual WALK for Children in Montpelier on Saturday, Sept. 30. Now in its 24th year, this family-friendly event is held to raise funds for and awareness of the work of PCAVT.
‘Changing the Status Quo’ at an all-school Montpelier High School reunion, July 14-15
Plans for an all-class reunion have been called off for this year due to the flooding event this week. Organizers will aim for 2024.
Treasurer Pieciak calls attention to LGBTQI+ financial disparities
As Pride concludes, I hope we will remain mindful of the unique financial challenges facing the LGBTQI+ community. As Vermont’s first openly gay State Treasurer, I know we can create a future where financial empowerment is a reality for everyone.
LETTER: Waterbury Rotary’s NQID thanks
Waterbury Rotary Club appreciates the support of those who lined the streets for the Green Mountain Mile run, the parade, and then danced in the rain at the park to the music of the band The Hitmen. The patriotic fireworks were a nice end to an early holiday festival.
Roper: Lawmakers seek ways to discriminate against Christians
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court Case Carson v. Makin, which ruled states such as Vermont that have publicly funded school choice programs cannot discriminate against religious schools, public school special interests including teachers’ unions, superintendents, school boards – collectively known as The Blob – sees its chance to snuff out independent school choice competition.