Arts Fest seeks art for 2025 poster
Waterbury Arts Fest is set for July 11-12, and organizers at Revitalizing Waterbury are looking for a Vermont artist to illustrate this year’s commemorative poster and enjoy some perks along the way.
Groups, games, exercise, outings and more at the library in June
The Waterbury Public Library’s calendar is packed with a variety of regular and special free programs and events each month.
‘Sanctuary’: Waterbury artist brings a multi-media collection of earthy hues to Axel’s through July 5
A new exhibition moves in at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop this week with the earth-toned multi-media creations of Waterbury artist Edith Beatty set to be on view through July 5.
The spring alewife run goes against the flow
One of the most exciting rites of spring is the alewife run, an annual event where throngs of fish race upstream from the ocean to inland water bodies on a reproductive journey.
State issues guidance, reminders for backyard burning as fire season begins
Spring outdoor cleanup often means burning, and state officials with the Departments of Environmental Conservation and Forests, Parks and Recreation remind Vermonters to follow a few guidelines for backyard open burning to protect the environment and public health and safety.
Mosquitoes in the rain
For tiny flying insects, such as mosquitoes and their relatives, rainfall is a completely different experience than it is for other animals. What happens to insects when being hit by a raindrop is a full-body mid-air collision?
Obituary: Randy J. Jodoin
Loving son, brother, dad, grampy and friend, Randy J. Jodoin passed away on May 19, 2025.
Rain or shine, hiking season kicks off this weekend
Though the weather may not feel like it, this Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off Vermont’s hiking season and the Green Mountain Club, which manages and maintains 500 miles of trails including the Long Trail, wants to help hikers get outside and enjoy the outdoors.
Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Thurston Jones
Robert “Bob” Thurston Jones, just shy of his 91st birthday, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at his home in Waterbury Center – just a short distance from the Thurston farm where he was raised.
Historical Society marks Memorial Day with weekend museum hours, ceremony, & Ghost Walk
The Waterbury Historical Society celebrates Memorial Day this weekend with special hours and exhibits at the History Center, and a Monday commemoration ceremony with the American Legion at Hope Cemetery, followed by the 19th annual Ghost Walk.
Service notice: Brian Thomas “Tom” Sweet
The family of Brian Thomas Sweet, who passed away on December 8, 2024, invites friends to a memorial service to celebrate his life.
Rehabbed Jack’s Alley welcomes new art, music, fun
Now that the transformation of the alley on Stowe Street renamed Jack’s Alley is complete, it will take its place among Waterbury’s downtown venues for outdoor music, art and events this summer.
Obituary: Marcia Dill Obituary
Marcia Dill (née Thurston), 75, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Morrisville, Vermont.
Winterfest recreation grant deadline extended to June 4
Waterbury Winterfest has extended its 2025 recreation grant application deadline to June 4.
Tree Board to honor Lotspeich in May 24 planting ceremony
The Waterbury Tree Board will host a memorial tree planting on May 24, honoring former town planner Steve Lotspeich and his 30 years of service to the community.
How growth rings chronicle the seasons
To examine growth rings without cutting down or permanently damaging a tree, researchers drill perpendicular to the trunk and extract narrow, pencil-sized cores.
Live, local, and improvised: Dan Greenleaf’s jazz recording debut
Dan Greenleaf carries a musical pedigree steeped in local influence. With his upcoming debut album, the 24-year-old from Waterbury wants to bring a new, communal approach to jazz in the Green Mountain State.
Pilot program offers free state parks day-use passes for eligible Vermonters
Vermont Parks Forever, the only nonprofit foundation for Vermont’s 55 state parks, recently announced a first-in-the-nation, privately funded pilot program to provide free day-use entry to Vermont State Parks for more than 100,000 income-eligible Vermonters this year.
Six guided hikes will explore nature on Stark Mountain
The Stark Mountain Foundation had announced a series of six free, monthly, family-friendly naturalist-led hikes on Stark Mountain starting May 31.
Get involved in something new at the Waterbury Community Volunteer Fair
On Saturday, May 17, the Waterbury Community Volunteer Fair is happening at Brookside Primary School to give folks in town a chance to connect prospective volunteers with a wide array of volunteer opportunities.