Ridley Brook tract added to Camels Hump State Park
A multi-step project to permanently conserve 62 acres along Ridley Brook and the Winooski River in Duxbury and add the property to Camel’s Hump State Park came to fruition this summer.
VSP investigate multiple thefts including a stolen vehicle & store break-in
Vermont State Police have reported multiple new investigations in the past week including a vehicle theft at Snowfire, a burglary at Crossroads Beverage and Deli, and thefts at Shaw’s supermarket and the Country Club of Vermont.
Voters reminded to update address details this week
Voters are reminded to update their addresses on file before Sept. 1 in order to receive their General Election ballot at the correct location. The Secretary of State’s office will mail ballots to all active voters starting in late September.
Flood Update | August 26
More than a month after the July 9-11 storm caused major flooding damage across wide swaths of Vermont, the White House has declared the event a major disaster, opening the door to Vermont residents and municipalities to receive federal assistance including unemployment benefits.
State appeals Waterbury’s zoning requirement for armory use
The question of whether a local permit will be needed regarding the future use of the Waterbury armory appears to be headed to state Environmental Court.
Vermont loses iconic lawmaker, professor, pollster as former Sen. William “Bill” Doyle dies at 98
A giant of the Vermont Legislature and lifelong champion of civics education, William “Bill” Doyle has passed away at the age of 98.
Road Work | Aug. 19-23
Work is progressing on Camel's Hump Road in Duxbury slower than anticipated with bridge repairs expected to be completed this week. In Waterbury, multiple road projects are underway this week. A water/sewer line installation on Lincoln Street will mean one-lane traffic only on Wednesday and fixes are coming for the Gregg Hill 'chasm' and the Shaw Mansion 'dip.'
Monday: Waterbury Select Board takes up traffic, the Shaw Mansion “dip”, FEMA buyouts & flood mitigation, Town Meeting format & more
Monday’s Waterbury Select Board agenda reads like a top 10 list of some of the town’s most pressing issues.
Trooper nominated for life-saving award after emergency in Waterbury
A Vermont State Police trooper has been nominated for the agency’s top life-saving award after her quick action during a medical emergency at the Blush Hill Country Club last month.
Dive team recovers body at Warren Falls
Vermont State Police announced on Wednesday evening that search and recovery personnel earlier in the day recovered a body from the Mad River at Warren Falls believed to be that of swimmer from New Jersey who went missing on Saturday.
Vermont’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 13
Tuesday is Vermont’s Primary Election Day when voters across Vermont will determine the Vermont candidates that will appear on the November 5 General Election ballot alongside the U.S. Presidential election.
State police: Car theft on Gregg Hill, and multiple Aug. 2 incidents
A recent car theft on Gregg Hill in Waterbury Center ended with Vermont State Police making two arrests in Williston. Meanwhile this weekend, Friday was a particularly busy day for Vermont State Police in and near Waterbury as troopers responded to multiple incidents on Interstate 89, Vermont Rt. 100 and at Little River State Park.
Flood update | Aug. 4
The governor has formally requested federal disaster aid for Vermont after the July floods; links here for volunteering to help those affected, reporting storm damage, an info session on energy-efficient rebuilding and plans for a flood-relief block party.
Flood update | July 31: Flash flood watch in effect today
More storms are headed to Vermont today and the National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a flood watch for much of the state including Washington County from noon through tonight. Other updates include a call for volunteers for the NEK and an Elm St. block party planned for Aug. 10.
Dump truck crash closes Rt. 2
A dump truck driver was seriously injured and U.S. Route 2 has been temporarily closed west of downtown Waterbury after a crash on Interstate 89 just north of the Waterbury exit this morning.
State police: Two die in fiery I-89 crash on Sunday
A single-vehicle crash and resulting fire on Interstate 89 in Middlesex Sunday morning claimed the lives of a 19- and 20-year-old from Duxbury, Massachusetts, according to Vermont State Police.
Duxbury Road Work | July 27
Route 100 has reopened to traffic after a two-week closure near Ward Hill Road. The Duxbury Selectboard’s latest road repairs update is here.
Special select board session will focus on flood mitigation brainstorming
Envisioned before this month’s latest round of flooding and storm damage, the Waterbury Select Board on Monday has scheduled a special meeting to brainstorm flood mitigation project ideas.
State approves emergency replacement for VELCO power pole on Blush Hill
Work is underway in the Kimberly Lane neighborhood on Blush Hill to replace a nearly 100-foot-tall VELCO utility pole that has been deemed an “emergency situation” due to the pole’s deterioration.
Drug investigation results in arrest in Waterbury Center
The Vermont Drug Task Force and Vermont State Police made an arrest in Waterbury Center on Thursday afternoon in an investigation involving cocaine and fentanyl trafficking.