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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Drivers stopped for traffic violations; officials urge sober driving over the holidays
Vermont State Police from the Berlin barracks stopped 10 drivers during two special patrols in Waterbury and Barre on Dec. 19. The patrols and reminders for safe driving come as federal and state highway safety officials remind the public during the holidays to have a plan to drive sober.
Flood threat averted
A storm system loaded with rain put much of Vermont on flood watch last week, but dropping temperatures and drought-level rivers and streams prevented a repeat mid-December flood the region sustained in 2023. Nonetheless, Waterbury was prepared.
FLOOD WATCH | Dec. 11
Much of Vermont including Waterbury and nearby communities in Central Vermont is bracing for heavy rains today that, combined with snowmelt, bring the possibility of flooding. This post will be updated throughout today and tonight with new information. Check back here for updates.
No tax increase: Select Board to review 2025 draft budget with option tax details
Anyone interested in getting a look at the proposed 2025 municipal budget should attend or tune into tonight’s special meeting of the Waterbury Select Board at 7 p.m.
Public asked to weigh in on changing wakesports rules for 10 Vermont lakes, including the Waterbury Reservoir
At meetings this week, state officials will collect public input regarding requests to ban wakesports on 10 Vermont lakes including the Waterbury Reservoir.
Annual benefit tree sale comes to an end
As many have probably noticed by now, a holiday tradition along Main Street in Waterbury has come to an end. The yard alongside the Wesley United Methodist Church is empty this month because the annual Christmas tree sale run there for the past 33 years is not happening.
Vermont State Police respond to ‘untimely death’ in downtown Waterbury
Vermont State Police say they responded to a call on Sunday concerning an “untimely death” in downtown Waterbury.
Waterbury man jailed without bail after threatening others at gunpoint at U.S. 2 home
A Waterbury man is in jail without bail this weekend after an incident at a home on U.S. Route 2 on Wednesday where Vermont State Police say he held one person at gunpoint and threatened to kill others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.