Large, quick response saves Duxbury home from fire
Firefighters from seven departments around the region rallied to respond to a house fire in Duxbury on Thursday and despite damage, the home was saved, according to fire officials.
Flood Update: FEMA deadline, CReW office hours, new Mitigation Committee
The deadline for to apply for federal flood-recovery assistance to help with the impacts from this summer’s floods is Nov. 25 and the local long-term recovery group CReW has multiple updates and reminders to share with the community.
Lt. Gov.-elect John Rodgers names Elizabeth Brown as chief of staff
Looking ahead to taking office in January, Lieutenant Gov.-elect John Rodgers this week announced his choice of Elizabeth Brown of Waterbury to be his chief of staff.
Both defendants now face murder charge in fatal shooting
BARRE — Both defendants allegedly involved in the fatal shooting in Waterbury last month now face murder charges.
Volunteer deficit: Waterbury’s farmers market and dog park struggle to continue
Despite their loyal followings, the Waterbury Farmers Market and Waterbury Unleashed Dog Park behind the scenes have been struggling this year to keep their largely volunteer-supported efforts going. Both organizations have experienced an exodus in volunteer leadership that is forcing existential changes to how the organizations are run or whether they will even survive.
No one hurt in two-vehicle head-on crash on Rt. 2
Two vehicles were totaled but no one was hurt in a Tuesday morning crash on U.S. Route 2 in Waterbury, according to Vermont State Police.
Voting in Waterbury: Election Day scenes from the polls
Although roughly half of the Waterbury residents who voted in Tuesday’s election cast their ballots early, there was a buzz of activity at Brookside Primary School where voting was taking place in the gym all day long.
Voters choose Democrats in local House and Senate legislative races
In local legislative races on Tuesday, Democratic candidates including three incumbents won local state House seats and voters also re-elected all three Washington state senators.
Safety concerns lead to sharp decline in using schools as Vt. polling places
Watching adults vote can educate children, but fewer Vermont students may be getting the opportunity to see democracy in action this Election Day.
Dueling Duxbury displays sum up the 2024 presidential election
As the country prepares to elect its 47th president, the biggest choice on the Election Day ballot happens to be depicted along a quiet street in Duxbury.
Nov. 5 is Election Day: Voting, learning results, a food drive & more
Election Day is this Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here are details on casting your ballot, learning results, Vermont’s post-election process and more.
Candidates discuss Clean Heat Standard, substance abuse in final forum
In a final push to reach voters with their message before Election Day, the candidates vying for the Washington-Chittenden Vermont House district’s two seats held one last forum on Friday night.
Waterbury man again accused of trying to lure children online
BARRE — A Waterbury man facing charges for allegedly possessing child sex-abuse materials is again accused of trying to lure children online.
Select board calls special meeting Wednesday on armory shelter’s Friday opening
The state of Vermont plans to open the Waterbury armory on Friday as a shelter for up to 40 people from 10 families and the Waterbury Select Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday evening to learn more, according to town officials.
State police say pickup was stolen on Main St. in Waitsfield
Vermont State Police are investigating the theft of a Toyota Tundra pickup that they believe was stolen while parked along Main Street/Vermont Rt. 100 in Waitsfield on Friday night.
2024 Washington-Chittenden House candidate survey
Four candidates are running for the two seats in the Washington-Chittenden district of the Vermont House of Representatives. Waterbury Roundabout asked them why they’re running and what they think about some top issues facing Vermonters.
2024 Washington-2 House candidate survey
Four candidates are running for the two seats in the Washington-2 district of the Vermont House of Representatives. Waterbury Roundabout asked them why they’re running and what they think about some top issues facing Vermonters.
Candidates turn out for forum run by Harwood 7th graders
Candidates running for the legislative districts that represent the towns in the Harwood Union school district recently participated in an election forum hosted by a group of future voters: Harwood Middle School seventh graders.
Times Argus: Three challenge Washington district senators
From the Times Argus: Three incumbents face three challengers to represent all of Washington County and the towns of Braintree, Orange and Stowe in the Vermont Senate.
As Election Day approaches, here’s what mail-in voting looks like in Vermont
CNS journalists plan to delve into the data to tease out trends and provide Vermonters with a deeper understanding of the state’s vote-by-mail system.