Waterbury Public Library hosts free post-flood legal clinic on Thursday
Representatives from Vermont Law and Graduate School will be in Waterbury this Thursday, Feb. 8, for a free post-flood legal clinic to assist local residents and businesses affected by the 2023 floods.
Gov. Scott delivers 8th budget address
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, Gov. Phil Scott delivered his eighth budget address since being in office.
State lawmakers to host Monday forum at Crossett Brook MS
State lawmakers representing more than a half dozen local communities in the Vermont House and Washington County’s three state senators will host a public forum Monday evening at Crossett Brook Middle School.
Duxbury Road Work | Jan. 10
The latest road condition update from the Duxbury town offices after the Tuesday-Wednesday storm.
Vt. Air National Guard plans night training flights through Jan. 18
The Vermont Air National Guard announced Tuesday that it will conduct night flying this week and next as part of its routine training to maintain operational readiness.
Gov. Phil Scott delivers his State of the State Address: ‘catastrophe into opportunity’
On Thursday, Gov. Phil Scott delivered his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the Vermont General Assembly, marking the start of the eighth legislative session that Scott has been in office as governor.
State Police investigate retail theft, drug case, and several highway crashes
The following are compiled from recent Vermont State Police news releases.
December flood in photos | Dec. 18-19
Monday, Dec. 18, was the fourth consecutive Monday that brought stormy weather. This would be one for the record books, however, as intense rain combined with snowmelt resulted in the second major flooding event to hit Central Vermont and Waterbury this year. This photo gallery by Gordon Miller with a few additions is best viewed on a tablet or computer screen.
Summer flood experience helps Waterbury businesses react once again
As floodwaters rose throughout the day on Monday, Waterbury’s downtown businesses put out calls to their friends, patrons and supporters to help brace their establishments for the inevitable.
Flood recovery update | Fri. Dec. 15
Waterbury Flood Recovery Coordinator Tom Drake shares updates about energy efficiency rebates and a request.
State police: Shopper takes chainsaw, BB gun, without paying Waitsfield store
Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who reportedly left a store in Waitsfield on Wednesday without paying for multiple items including a chainsaw and BB gun.
Flood Recovery Update | Thurs. Nov. 30
Gov. Phil Scott recently announced a six-week holiday campaign to raise funds for Vermonters and businesses impacted by summer flooding through ongoing sales of Vermont Strong license plates and limited-edition Darn Tough socks. Gov. Scott also wrote to Waterbury Ambulance Service to thank the EMS organization for its work on flood-response and relief efforts this year. Plus, a local Waterbury Help update.
UPDATED: Stowe Police release details in fatal single-car crash
The Stowe Police Department is investigating a one-vehicle crash that claimed the life of the driver and injured two passengers early on Thanksgiving morning.
Department of Public Safety mourns forensic lab employee killed in car crash
The driver killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 in Bolton last week was a Vermont Department of Public Safety employee on her way to work at the Forensic Laboratory in Waterbury.
Vt. Air National Guard to fly night training missions this week
SOUTH BURLINGTON – The Vermont Air National Guard announced on Monday that it will conduct night flying this week, Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 28 - Dec. 1.
Stowe Land Trust poised to protect 83 acres in regional wildlife corridor
An 83-acre tract of land on the Waterbury-Stowe town line at “high risk for development,” according to the Stowe Land Trust, which would like to be the buyer to take the parcel off the market to preserve it.
Winter parking ban now runs until April 15
Another sign of the changing seasons: Waterbury’s Winter Parking Ban is now in effect through April 15.
Car totaled, no one hurt in Rt. 100 crash on Saturday
No one was seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash on Vermont Route 100 on Saturday afternoon that temporarily reduced traffic to one lane near the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory and visitors center.
VTrans shares winter driving info sources
With snow falling across much of the state this morning, the Vermont Agency of Transportation issued this bulletin as of 6 a.m. Bookmark the links at the bottom to find the latest information on road conditions this winter.
Sarah Clark named deputy secretary of state Agency of Administration
Gov. Phil Scott recently announced two state leadership appointments including naming Sarah Clark, of Waterbury, as deputy secretary of the Agency of Administration.