VSP seeks the public’s help in fatal I-89 Bolton crash
The Vermont State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is asking for the public’s help with an investigation into a two-vehicle crash that killed an Essex woman last week on Interstate 89 in Bolton.
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.
Farewell to the ‘Mayor of Randall Street’
Friends and family of Lawrence “Lefty” Sayah will gather this Sunday afternoon at St. Leo’s Hall to celebrate and bid farewell to a beloved community member and respected public servant. Sayah passed away unexpectedly at his Randall Street home on Oct. 30.
Temporary center for juvenile rehab to open soon in Middlesex
The Vermont Department for Children and Families is about two months away from setting up temporary quarters in Middlesex in a state facility most recently used for inpatient mental health.
Times Argus: Thunder Road founder, WDEV owner Ken Squier dies at age 88
BARRE — Vermont broadcaster and NASCAR Hall of Famer Kenley “Ken” Squier died Wednesday evening, leaving behind legacies in the radio booth and in U.S. auto racing. He was 88.
VTDigger: Ken Squier, a champion of radio, racing and Vermont, dies at 88
Squier was best known in Vermont as the owner of WDEV Radio, the Waterbury-based network, and founder of Thunder Road Speedbowl, the Barre race track. He was the first journalist inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Kenley Dean Squier
WDEV Radio Vermont shared the news this morning on the air and on social media at 6:45 a.m. that station patriarch, Kenley Dean Squier, has died. We invite readers to share their thoughts and comments here.
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.
EFUD board appoints Mark Alberghini to fill vacancy
The Edward Farrar Utility District commissioners voted unanimously this week to appoint Mark Alberghini to fill the vacancy left by the sudden passing of Commissioner Lawrence “Lefty” Sayah on October 30.
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.
Patchwork system of Covid vaccinations leaves vulnerable Vermonters behind
In a way, the vaccine clinic at Crossett Brook Middle School last weekend was a scene out of 2021.
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.
Crash into parked car causes a jam on South Main Street
Vermont State Police say that no one was hurt in a car crash involving a parked vehicle that resulted in a brief traffic jam on South Main Street Monday around 5 p.m.
Vermont DMV offices temporarily close for computer system upgrade
All Vermont Department of Motor Vehicle offices will be closed to the public Nov. 8-14 in order to implement a major computer system upgrade that the department has been working on for the past year, and also to conduct the necessary employee training.
Flood Recovery Update | Mon. Nov. 6
Waterbury Help efforts continue to field requests. Barre Disaster Recovery Center is open through Nov. 9. Plus, Governor Phil Scott appoints Patricia Moulton to role in state recovery office.
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.
State police: Multiple violations added to Neville case; criminal threatening incident reported
Vermont State Police have released information in the past several days on separate cases involving two Waterbury men.
Tie broken: Downstreet apartment project gets review board approval
With little fanfare and in closed session, Waterbury’s Development Review Board met this week and when it emerged, a deadlocked vote on a permit for affordable apartments on South Main Street had won approval, 4-3.
National Guard readies Waterbury Armory for sale
At a special meeting in August, the Vermont Board of Armory Commissioners decided it was time to address the fate of the Waterbury Armory.