Moretown Elementary students return without their school
Students and teachers at Moretown Elementary School will finish out the week together – but they won’t be using their school until after the holiday break.
As water recedes, the community assesses impacts — again | Dec. 19
As water in the Winooski River and other local brooks and streams recede this morning, local residents will be assessing the impact of the latest flooding event on Monday in Waterbury and throughout Central Vermont. Morning updated information is here.
Updates here: Waterbury floods again | Dec. 18
As of 9:30 a.m. Monday, Waterbury town officials said they did not expect major flooding from today’s heavy rainfall.
Green Mountain Power honors Friends of Waterbury Reservoir with award
For their work to steward Waterbury’s favorite water body including efforts to guard against invasive species and to protect its loon population and habitat, Friends of the Waterbury Reservoir has been honored with Green Mountain Power’s annual environmental award.
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.
Juveniles cited for vandalism at Dac Rowe Park
Vermont State Police credit numerous reports from the public that helped them track down four juveniles they say were responsible for vandalism at the Dac Rowe Park playing fields in the early morning hours Monday.
Wildlife crossing to connect Green Mountains moves forward
The Biden Administration announced last week that Vermont would receive $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration to begin reconnecting two forest areas in Waterbury.
Vermont State Police move into new Williston barracks
The Vermont State Police has officially moved into and opened its new Williston barracks, according to an agency announcement.
Eye on the sky - and the rivers - as winter storm approaches
The forecast for an incoming storm on Sunday into Monday bringing heavy rain followed by significant snowfall has state and local officials urging Vermonters to monitor forecasts and to prepare for potential minor flooding, tough travel and possible power outages.
Flood Recovery Update | Thurs. Dec. 7
Waterbury-area long-term recovery group launches website; free flood-recovery legal clinics to continue monthly
Driver in fatal crash now faces a criminal charge
The driver in a fatal crash on Interstate 89 in Bolton just before Thanksgiving is now facing a criminal charge, according to Vermont State Police.
Planning Commission shares zoning update progress at drop-in event tonight
The Waterbury Planning Commission's update of the town’s zoning bylaw is moving along, and the group will host an open house tonight to share its progress with the public.
Waterbury voters handily pass charter questions including local option sales taxes
Nearly 240 Waterbury voters took part in Tuesday’s vote to adopt a town charter that allows for local option sales taxes, passing both articles on the two-question ballot handily.
Special election on town charter questions is Tuesday, Dec. 5
It’s not a typical time for an election in Vermont but Waterbury will have one on Tuesday, Dec. 5, to decide whether to adopt a municipal charter with the main purpose to create local option sales taxes.
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.
Worlds meshing: VT Fly Gals help bring women into the fly fishing fold
VT Fly Gals started in 2020 as a Facebook page that announced events like potlucks and fly-tying sessions or acted as a portal for people in search of a fishing buddy. In the years since, the group’s numbers have expanded to 150 women, with around 50 regularly active members engaged in a much-needed conversation in fly fishing.
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.