Vandals strike dozens of mailboxes in the valley
Vermont State Police say vandals took a blunt object to “at least 46” mailboxes across the Mad River Valley in the early morning hours on Tuesday.
Road Work | Week of Aug. 7-11
Sidewalk construction continues on Stowe Street this week and crews will be working on Winooski Street near the bridge and rear entrance to Dac Rowe Park. Other updates here for projects around the region.
Flood Recovery Update: Monday, July 31
Check here for several important items in addition to the Sunday, July 30 update including $300 in home cleanup assistance from FEMA, why reporting damage to 211 is essential, and a survey for agricultural producers.
Road Work | Week of July 31-Aug. 4
Road Work is compiled from reports from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) and the Waterbury Public Works Department. No major projects are planned for this coming week in Waterbury.
Road Work | Week of July 24-28
Road Work is compiled from reports from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) and the Waterbury Public Works Department.
Road Work: Important Notice | Mon., July 17
With recent flooding, an updated list of road projects is not available for the week of July 17 yet. There is one important Waterbury announcement regarding work on the Armory Drive bridge on Monday.
Saturday information for volunteers & affected residents
Here’s the latest message from select board members organizing volunteers to help with flood response for today.
Governor declares state of emergency ahead of storm
The state of Vermont continues preparations for severe storms and significant flooding Sunday night into Monday. The National Weather Service says excessive runoff from powerful storms may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, etc. Gov. Phil Scott has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm.
Road Work | Week of July 10-14
Road Work is compiled from reports from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) and the Waterbury Public Works Department.
Road Work | Week of July 3-7
Road Work is compiled from reports from the Vermont Agency of Transportation and the Waterbury Public Works Department. This week, most crews will not be working on Monday and Tuesday due to the Independence Day holiday.
Vermont Air National Guard plans F-35 flyover on July 4
The Vermont Air National Guard announced that it will conduct a regional flyby over Vermont and parts of New York as a way to mark Independence Day on the 4th of July.
Road Work | Week of June 26-30
Bridge work on Armory Drive continues. Prep for paving on Howard Ave. and Little River Road this week. Downtown, look for pavement markings being painted. Plus some updates on projects around the region.
Road Work | Week of June 19-23
In Waterbury, work continues on Armory Drive and Howard Avenue. Main Street street sweeping will be done ahead of NQID.
Road Work | Week of June 12-16
Howard Ave. in Waterbury will be closed on Wednesday, June 7, for pavement removal. Work continues on the Armory Drive bridge, and other updates for projects nearby on I-89, Rt. 2 and Rt. 100.
Vermont Planners Association honors Lotspeich with career award
Waterbury’s longtime town planner Steve Lotspeich was honored on Friday by the Vermont Planners Association with the group’s Career Achievement Award.
Road Work | Week of June 5-9
Howard Ave. in Waterbury will be closed on Wednesday, June 7, for pavement removal. Work continues on the Armory Drive bridge, and other updates for projects nearby on I-89, Rt. 2 and Rt. 100.
Driver leaves scene after crash with motorcycle on Kneeland Flats
The operator of a motorcycle involved in a crash Wednesday night on Kneeland Flats Road was not seriously injured, but police are looking for the driver of the car who they say left the scene.
Blast of summer heat sparks Health Department cautions and tips
The calendar doesn’t say “summer” for another three weeks, but the transition from May into June this week is sending the mercury into the mid-summer range.
Road Work | Week of May 30 - June 2
Repairs to Bridge #33 over Thatcher Brook on Armory Drive, work on Main Street, and more.
Road Work | Week of May 22-26
The final phase of the Main Street project has begun with sidewalks excavated where wood utility poles will be taken out. Crews are awaiting the removal of the final utility wire to commence with pole removal. When work is in progress, there may be alternating one-way traffic.