Celebrating Independence Day and much more
Instead of kicking off the Fourth of July season in Central Vermont, Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day festivities will wrap them up this weekend with a parade, live music, food vendors and fireworks. The summer calendar also has a number of other celebrations into September.
Waterbury man faces multiple charges after crash, pursuit on local roads
A Waterbury man is facing a number of criminal charges stemming from two recent incidents on the roads in Waterbury and Duxbury, according to Vermont State Police.
Marine officers take to Vermont waters with new techniques to identify impaired boaters
Vermont State Police say they will be using new techniques on state waterways this summer to detect impaired boaters while conducting boating safety patrols and the effort will be under way this 4th of July weekend.
Celebrating the 4th ahead of NQID July 10
Waterbury continues its Not Quite Independence Day tradition this year with a celebration planned for July 10. In the meantime this weekend, other communities will mark the holiday on the 3rd and 4th. Here’s a look at various parades and activities this weekend, and plans for NQID next week.
Simons to lead Vermont Police Academy
A longtime state Corrections Department leader has been named executive director of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council. Waterbury resident Heather Simons, 55, will oversee the daily operation of the Vermont Police Academy in Pittsford – the single full-time training facility for all law enforcement in the state.
Waterbury loses its ‘Mayor of Stowe Street’
Many in Waterbury were saddened this week by the news that Jack Carter had passed away on Monday evening, June 21. He was 75. On Tuesday evening, approximately 80 people gathered for a vigil in the alley adjacent to Stowe Street Emporium where friends had assembled a memorial to “The Mayor of Stowe Street.”
Moose encounter leads to traffic jam on Rt. 100
A handsome young bull moose stepped out along Rt. 100 in Waterbury Center on Monday and brought passing traffic close to a standstill as motorists slowed down, some stopping for a glimpse and a photo.
Trains returning soon, but cafe successor remains elusive for downtown landmark
Next month, Amtrak passenger trains will once again head north into Vermont carrying travelers to and from New York City and Washington, D.C. In Waterbury, plans are in the works for a community celebration on July 19, the day Amtrak will roll into town for the first time since March 2020. But for the foreseeable future, the space that hosted the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Cafe and Visitors Center will remain empty.
Testing, vaccines continue in Waterbury as COVID-19 cases drop
COVID-19 testing and vaccinations continue in Waterbury as cases in Vermont slow and the statewide vaccination rate continues to climb.
Police seek suspects in theft at Waterbury trailhead
It happens every summer. Hikers off on trails report their vehicles being broken into and valuables stolen. Such was the case at the Hunger Mountain trailhead parking lot on Sweet Road on Tuesday but this time Vermont State Police have photos of a suspect who they say used a stolen debit card in town soon after it went missing from a car parked by the popular hiking spot.
Police look to solve electric bike mystery
Are you or is someone you know missing a bike? The Vermont State Police today issued a news release and photo asking for the public’s help in returning a found bicycle to its owner.
Masks off, select board resumes in-person meetings, green-lights public events
At its first in-person meeting in more than a year, the Waterbury Select Board voted to rescind the resolution adopted last year requiring individuals wear masks in public to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Second big rig in a week blocks Smugglers Notch
In the latest installment of “what were they thinking?” Vermont State Police were called to Smugglers Notch on Sunday, June 6, after a tractor-trailer became wedged between rocks along the narrow, barely-two-lane curvy mountain road for four hours.
Baby fawns don’t need ‘saving’
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says deer fawns are being born this time of year and people should avoid disturbing or picking them up.
Waterbury biking group matures with its 13th annual signature fundraiser ride
Down a nondescript road and through a tunnel under Interstate 89 lies Perry Hill with a vast network of free, multi-use trails within Putnam State Forest. These trails along with the mountain bike trails at Little River State Park are maintained by the Waterbury Area Trails Alliance.
Vaccine locations multiply as Vermont nears 80% goal
An Interstate 89 rest stop, a Burlington Jazz Fest venue, farmers markets, flea markets, state parks and more. Those are just some of the places this weekend where Vermonters still looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine can just show up to get their shot.
Memorial Day events honor fallen soldiers, women’s suffrage, and freedom from slavery
Waterbury’s Memorial Day ceremony was one of the first public events this year as the COVID-19 pandemic eases and it managed to cover several poignant themes.
Police look to i.d. pair using stolen credit card on shopping spree
Vermont State Police are looking for help identifying two men who apparently went on a shopping spree in Williston after acquiring someone else’s credit card or cards at the Country Club of Vermont in Waterbury last week.
Backcountry rescue teams respond to Camel’s Hump twice in one week
Multiple area backcountry rescue units responded Wednesday morning to Camel’s Hump in Duxbury to bring an 18-year-old injured hiker to safety.
Community gardens provide food and serenity
Gardeners at the Waterbury and Duxbury community gardens are busy planting seeds and starts for the new growing season, but these public gardens have been providing food and serenity for many years.