Waterbury joins program to defend water systems from cyber attacks
Waterbury has signed on to be one of the first municipalities in the country to participate — at no cost — in a program to bolster the cybersecurity of its water and wastewater systems to defend against malicious cyber attacks.
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.
Duxbury faces biggest storm-recovery challenge yet
After assessing storm damage, the Duxbury Selectboard called an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon to report on conditions across town and provide updates on initial efforts to repair roadways and culverts.
From eyesore to eye-catching: Alley project unfolds minus a large sculpture
Over the last few weeks, the Stowe Street alley is quickly transforming from an eyesore to an eye-catching addition to downtown.
UPDATED: Stowe Street Alley beautification project breaks ground
UPDATED: The makeover for a prime spot in downtown Waterbury kicked off with a ceremony that begin constructions of the first phase of work to beautify the alley between 21 and 23 Stowe Street.
Organizations share safety messages ahead of eclipse, state anticipates financial windfall
With just 10 days until the total solar eclipse, the town of Waterbury and various state and local organizations are putting final preparations into place and conveying messages of excitement and safety.
Meeting covers how Waterbury is preparing for eclipse visitors
With the total solar eclipse less than three weeks away, Waterbury town government and business leaders met this week to go over preparations that are underway with a goal of having things “operate as close to usual as possible” on April 8.
Part 1: Select Board candidates share their vision for Waterbury
Town Meeting Day is Tuesday, March 5, and local voters will decide one contested race on the ballot in which three candidates are vying for two one-year positions on the Waterbury Select Board.
Part 2: Unopposed, Clapp eyes a three-year Select Board term
The spot on the Town Meeting Day ballot for a three-year Waterbury Select Board seat has just one candidate. Unopposed is Roger Clapp, who joined the board in 2022.
Waterbury preps for once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse
If the stars align, Waterbury might be one of the most popular destinations on the planet on Monday, April 8. That’s when the Great North American Solar Eclipse takes place as the moon moves between the sun and earth, completely blocking out the sun and casting the region in darkness. Preparations are under way on many levels to prepare for the impact of this rare event.
New mural blossoms in Waterbury village
Just in time for stick season, a colorful mosaic of towering flowers has burst into bloom on the side of Village Market in Waterbury.
Residents map favorite places for views, history, wildlife, etc. for future planning
There are many things people love about Waterbury. That was a clear takeaway from the just-released Community Values Mapping report shared by Waterbury’s Conservation Commission on Tuesday night.