No spitting! Annual Hunt for Sunzilla returns to Rusty Parker Sept. 10
It will take more than a pandemic to stop the annual Hunt for Sunzilla that Waterbury gardeners of all ages anticipate from the time the ground thaws in springtime.
A tribute to Wanda Fortunee Meriems Johnson
Mummy, Wanda, Vandina, Grandmere, Mom, Mama. At age 105 1/2, Wanda Fortunee Meriems Johnson passed away in her home, with her daughter and son-in-law with her on August 15, 2020.
Obituary: Freya Chaffee
Freya Chaffee, born in Highgate Springs, Vt. on January 18, 1942, died August 28, 2020 in her home in Waterbury, Vt. surrounded by love after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
RW, Rotary host Celebrate Waterbury! drive-in concert and market Sept. 12
Revitalizing Waterbury and the Waterbury Rotary Club have teamed up to host Celebrate Waterbury! a combination local market and drive-in concert from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12.
American Legion honors Crossett Brook graduates
The Waterbury American Legion Auxiliary #59 recently announced the eighth-grade student winners of its annual essay and band and chorus awards.
River of Light parade to get a 2020-apropos reboot
Organizers of the annual River of Light lantern parade say they are moving ahead with plans for the December event but just like so many other things this year, it will likely happen in a way that takes into account the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waterbury LEAP: Driving electric is getting easier and more affordable
There are several reasons there are so many electric vehicles (EVs) on Vermont roads these days: Traveling on electricity is more affordable than gasoline; EVs have lower greenhouse gas emissions; purchase incentives are available to maximize savings.
Contributors still welcome for Waterbury book project
The Waterbury Historical Society’s New Book Committee is working diligently and enthusiastically on gathering stories about the community’s past 20 years.
Revitalizing Waterbury seeks volunteers
Revitalizing Waterbury has a number of committees working on fun and interesting projects to enhance our community, and we'd love for you to join us!
Rotary surprises Waterbury Fire Department with Paul Harris honor
A group of Rotarians crashed in on a Waterbury Fire Department meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 28, to present a special honor.
Larkin, Lyons step down from Revitalizing Waterbury board
Revitalizing Waterbury board members and longtime volunteers Cindy Lyons and Jeffrey Larkin have stepped down from their roles at the community development organization.
Obituary: Dale E. Lowcock
Dale E. Lowcock, 71, passed away at his home in Waterbury on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Sept. 2, 1948, he was the son of the late George E. and Verna (Jacobs) Lowcock.
Waterbury Public Library begins welcoming patrons back in person
In a letter to patrons this week, Waterbury Public Library Director Almy Landauer announced that the library has reopened for limited walk-in service.
Time energy-savings projects to use new efficiency incentives
Waterbury LEAP (Local Energy Action Partnership) is Waterbury’s all-volunteer town energy committee with a mission to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and emissions reduction.
Chad Hollister rocks and rolls through town
Saturday's drive-by concert by Spruce Peak Arts in Stowe brought Chad Hollister to Waterbury (center on flatbed) with bandmates Chris Peterman on sax and Jeff "Primo" Poremski on guitar.
Catch it if you can: Drive-by concert Saturday night
Spruce Peak Arts takes its rolling summer drive-by concerts to Waterbury on Saturday but to find it, people will have to listen and try to follow the music.
New leash on life: Mural spruces up local dog kennel
A new striking addition to the exterior of a Richmond dog kennel makes it abundantly clear that it is all about dogs.
Phoenix art installation at Axel’s Gallery to mark 10 years since Irene
As next summer marks the 10th anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene, Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop on Stowe Street plans a new public art installment on its exterior to “commemorate Waterbury’s resilience and make our town an even more beautiful place to live.”
Obituary: Warren Allen Nelson
Warren A. Nelson, son of Harold and Esther Nelson, died on July 12, 2020 at age 89.
New pastor takes the helm at St. Andrew’s
There’s much happening in the world, the country, and even right in downtown Waterbury and it was in the midst of a flurry of activity that an important transition happened this past week at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.