State seeks public comment for new regs on trapping and hunting coyotes with dogs
The Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board are seeking public comment through June and will hold three public hearings on new proposed regulations for trapping and for hunting coyotes with the aid of dogs.
Duxbury Land Trust acquires 57 acres on Camel’s Hump’s doorstep
The Duxbury Land Trust recently announced that it has completed the purchase of 57 acres beside Camel’s Hump State Park that now will be protected by perpetual conservation easements.
Sugarbush lost and found turns up a pistol
If you happen to be the individual who got home from skiing or riding at Sugarbush at some point this season and realized you had lost your handgun, the Vermont State Police in Berlin might have it for you.
See and hear ‘The Voices of St. Joseph’s Orphanage’ at Waterbury’s state office building
Visitors have until Tuesday, May 23, to see and hear the multi-media exhibition, “The Voices of St. Joseph’s Orphanage,” in the atrium of the State Office Complex in Waterbury. The presentation including audio recordings tells a story of abuse, accountability and amends from the perspectives of surviving residents of St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Burlington in the 19th and 20th centuries.
39-3: EFUD voters approve $750k water line bond
With just 39 votes, a $750,000 bond won approval from voters in the Edward Farrar Utility District last week, giving the OK to replace Waterbury’s oldest section of water line. The annual Keith A. Wallace Award was also presented to Carla Lawrence, former district and town clerk.
UPDATE: As falcons fledge, all-clear for cliff hiking, climbing
As part of an ongoing recovery project, wildlife officials have announced the annual closings of cliffs where peregrine falcons nest across Vermont. The closures will run until Aug. 1 to protect the birds from human interference during breeding season.
Duxbury gravesite objects vanish in a case of ‘disrespect’
It’s not exactly grave robbing, but it’s definitely a case of messing with a grave. A few days ago, a regular passerby with a connection to one particularly unique monument was taken aback as she glanced toward her father’s grave while driving past. The antlers were gone.
Wastewater treatment tech malfunction leads to sewage spill
A computer system malfunction was to blame last week for the release of just over 100,000 of partially treated sewage into the Winooski River from the Waterbury wastewater treatment plant.
EFUD meeting, election, vote on $750,000 bond are Wednesday
Election season in Waterbury comes to a close this week with the annual meeting of the Edward Farrar Utility District on Wednesday.
State program honors Lotspeich as Waterbury’s tree champion
The Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program is honoring Waterbury’s longtime community planner Steve Lotspeich for his years of dedication to protecting and preserving the community's forests and trees including his work with the town Tree Committee.
Select Board fills many openings on town committees, commissions
The Waterbury Select Board filled more than a dozen positions on the town’s volunteer commissions and committees recently, appointing veteran volunteers and multiple newcomers to town advisory and regulatory boards.
EFUD lands state grant for new water line, issues Annual Report ahead of May 10 vote
Waterbury’s Edward Farrar Utility District got news this week that it has landed a nearly $600,000 state grant to help build a new water line just ahead of its annual meeting scheduled for May 10. The Annual Report for the district is available online and in paper copies soon.
He told Vermonters’ stories, now Peter Miller is part of Vermont history
Driven by a sense of urgency that the world was changing much faster than people could prepare for, photographer and writer Peter Miller dedicated nearly 70 years to capturing the landscapes, traditions, people, and communities of Vermont before it all faded from sight and mind. Last week, Miller’s storytelling days came to an end.
Gov. Scott taps Danielle Fitzko to lead Forests, Parks, and Recreation
Gov. Phil Scott recently announced the appointment of Danielle Fitzko as commissioner of the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation.
Mass. man gets probation for possessing large amount of drugs in Waterbury
BARRE — A Massachusetts man has been placed on probation for four years for possessing a large amount of cocaine and heroin in Waterbury.
May 10: EFUD holds annual meeting, election, $750,000 bond vote
The Edward Farrar Utility District will hold its annual meeting and election on Wednesday, May 10. Voters will be asked to fill three seats on the Board of Commissioners and whether to bond for up to $750,000 to replace a more than 60-year-old water line.
Boil notice ends for Howard Ave. neighborhood after water line fix
Water should be back on around 4 p.m. this afternoon in the Howard Avenue neighborhood where a water line leak led to service being turned off and the street closed to through traffic today.
Select Board reviews 2023 road projects, community events
Acknowledging that mud season isn’t entirely over for 2023, Waterbury town officials spent time last week discussing spring and summer road projects and reviewing plans for a variety of public events on the calendar.
Court papers detail skirmish before truck driver’s death
A traffic flagger has pleaded not guilty in Vermont Superior Court to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of a truck driver during a fight at a construction site on U.S. 2 in Bolton in November.
Ski theft at Bolton Valley prompts state police request
Vermont State Police are seeking the public’s help regarding a reported theft of skis at Bolton Valley Resort that took place in mid-March.