Federal judge issues identity theft sentence for man who stole vehicles & camped at empty Waterbury armory
BURLINGTON – A well-traveled man who hunkered down at the then-empty Waterbury armory a little over a year ago after swiping three cars – including a U.S. Forest Service vehicle from Manchester – has been sentenced in federal court to two years in prison for aggravated identity theft.
Another chapter begins at 51 South Main Street
A ceremony on Monday morning will mark the start of construction at 51 South Main Street and a new chapter for a small parcel in Waterbury’s downtown that many soon will be able to call home.
Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine to retire
Gov. Phil Scott on Friday announced that one of his longest-serving administration leaders, Vermont Commissioner of Health Mark A. Levine M.D., will retire at the end of March.
VSP: Cabot woman embezzled from bank in Waterbury
BARRE — A Cabot woman is accused of embezzling from a bank in Waterbury.
Police seek info. in morning hit-and-run on Rt. 100 in Waterbury
Vermont State Police say they hope someone might come forward with information about a crash on Vermont Route 100 in Waterbury Center Thursday morning where the vehicle that caused the mishap fled the scene.
Equipment spill snarls morning commute on I-89 in Waterbury
Equipment spilling out of a moving truck on Interstate 89 littered the roadway on the southbound lanes just past the Waterbury exit on Wednesday morning, damaging multiple vehicles but causing no injuries to any motorists, according to Vermont State Police.
Waterbury joins program to defend water systems from cyber attacks
Waterbury has signed on to be one of the first municipalities in the country to participate — at no cost — in a program to bolster the cybersecurity of its water and wastewater systems to defend against malicious cyber attacks.
Historical society members pinch hit on ski history talk
This year’s Winterfest kicked off with a presentation on the history of ski areas in Waterbury.
Waterbury, Duxbury offices come up short for candidates
Monday was the filing deadline for candidates to get their names on the Town Meeting Day ballot, but there still are multiple local offices in Waterbury and Duxbury with no contenders to be listed.
Gov. Phil Scott delivers budget address
Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday delivered his ninth budget address to the General Assembly, presenting his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 which begins on July 1.
Minter to co-chair task force eyeing economic impacts of the Trump administration
Along with state Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Sue Minter of Waterbury will co-chair a new Treasurer’s Task Force on the Federal Transition to assess the economic impact of new policies of the incoming federal administration.
In inaugural address, Gov. Scott promises plan to ‘transform education’
Gov. Phil Scott took the oath of office as governor for the fifth time on Thursday, Jan. 9. This is the full text of his inaugural address with a link to a recording of the ceremony.
Police look to identify suspects in local retail theft cases
Vermont State Police are seeking help from the public to identify individuals in a retail theft investigation that involves incidents recently at the Warren Store in Warren and Stowe Street Emporium in Waterbury.
VSP: Burlington man broke into Waterbury restaurant
BARRE — A Burlington man is accused of breaking into a Waterbury restaurant and driving under the influence of drugs in separate incidents.
Duxbury Selectboard, road foreman clash over proposed wage increases
The Duxbury Selectboard voted on Friday to increase the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for road crew salaries after Road Foreman Brian Gibbs said he would resign if he did not receive a 20% raise.
‘Have Your Say Day’ catches on: Waterbury, Duxbury hold pre-Town Meeting gatherings
Waterbury town officials have decided to follow neighboring Duxbury’s lead when it comes to drumming up wider participation for Town Meeting. Both communities will have “Citizens Have Your Say Day” meetings on Saturday, Jan. 11; Waterbury a second one on Jan. 13.
Waterbury municipal workers look to unionize
Waterbury’s municipal employees have started the new year with a request to for a labor union that would include all workers at the town offices, library, highway department and the water and wastewater departments.
Candidates file final 2024 campaign finance reports
The Vermont Secretary of State has wrapped up the 2024 election cycle with its final report of candidates’ campaign finance disclosures.
Police briefs: Man pleads not guilty to assault after incident at a Rt. 2 home
A domestic dispute at a home along U.S. Route 2 in Waterbury on Christmas Day has resulted in a simple assault charge in state criminal court for one man.
Driver faces charge after school bus struck a Waterbury student in May
A bus driver who was operating a school bus that struck a Crossett Brook Middle School sixth grader last May has been cited to appear in court next month to face a criminal driving charge, according to Vermont State Police.