Ridley Brook tract added to Camels Hump State Park
A multi-step project to permanently conserve 62 acres along Ridley Brook and the Winooski River in Duxbury and add the property to Camel’s Hump State Park came to fruition this summer.
Candidate finance reports tally primary spending and look ahead to Nov. election
Candidates for the Vermont Legislature filed their latest campaign finance reports on Sept. 1, documenting their fundraising and spending for the August primary as they prepare for the November general election.
VSP investigate multiple thefts including a stolen vehicle & store break-in
Vermont State Police have reported multiple new investigations in the past week including a vehicle theft at Snowfire, a burglary at Crossroads Beverage and Deli, and thefts at Shaw’s supermarket and the Country Club of Vermont.
Voters reminded to update address details this week
Voters are reminded to update their addresses on file before Sept. 1 in order to receive their General Election ballot at the correct location. The Secretary of State’s office will mail ballots to all active voters starting in late September.
Flood Update | August 26
More than a month after the July 9-11 storm caused major flooding damage across wide swaths of Vermont, the White House has declared the event a major disaster, opening the door to Vermont residents and municipalities to receive federal assistance including unemployment benefits.
State appeals Waterbury’s zoning requirement for armory use
The question of whether a local permit will be needed regarding the future use of the Waterbury armory appears to be headed to state Environmental Court.
With primary results certified, Vermont’s 2024 candidates are set
State leaders certified a slate of primary race victors who, along with new candidates recently nominated by political parties, will appear on November’s general election ballots.
Vermont loses iconic lawmaker, professor, pollster as former Sen. William “Bill” Doyle dies at 98
A giant of the Vermont Legislature and lifelong champion of civics education, William “Bill” Doyle has passed away at the age of 98.
Road Work | Aug. 19-23
Work is progressing on Camel's Hump Road in Duxbury slower than anticipated with bridge repairs expected to be completed this week. In Waterbury, multiple road projects are underway this week. A water/sewer line installation on Lincoln Street will mean one-lane traffic only on Wednesday and fixes are coming for the Gregg Hill 'chasm' and the Shaw Mansion 'dip.'
Flood Update | Aug. 18
The latest update from The CReW long-term recovery group for Bolton, Duxbury, Middlesex, Moretown and Waterbury explains how now six weeks since the July 10 disaster, work will shift to longer-term recovery and rebuilding efforts. Volunteers are still needed for new tasks that don't involve mud.
Monday: Waterbury Select Board takes up traffic, the Shaw Mansion “dip”, FEMA buyouts & flood mitigation, Town Meeting format & more
Monday’s Waterbury Select Board agenda reads like a top 10 list of some of the town’s most pressing issues.
Trooper nominated for life-saving award after emergency in Waterbury
A Vermont State Police trooper has been nominated for the agency’s top life-saving award after her quick action during a medical emergency at the Blush Hill Country Club last month.
Man sentenced in attempted arson, bomb threat cases in Waterbury
BARRE — A man has been placed on probation for trying to light a Molotov cocktail on fire at another man’s home and calling in a threat to the Zenbarn in Waterbury last fall, among other crimes.
Dive team recovers body at Warren Falls
Vermont State Police announced on Wednesday evening that search and recovery personnel earlier in the day recovered a body from the Mad River at Warren Falls believed to be that of swimmer from New Jersey who went missing on Saturday.
Wood, Stevens survive primary challenge
Faced with their first primary challenge in eight years serving together, Waterbury’s state representatives Theresa Wood and Tom Stevens prevailed against challenger Elizabeth Brown in Tuesday’s Democratic primary.
Governor, cabinet officials resume ‘Capital for a Day’ tours, starting in Waterbury
Gov. Phil Scott and top members of his administration revived their pre-pandemic “Capital for a Day” tours this week with visits across Washington County that included several stops in Waterbury.
Vermont’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 13
Tuesday is Vermont’s Primary Election Day when voters across Vermont will determine the Vermont candidates that will appear on the November 5 General Election ballot alongside the U.S. Presidential election.
Flood Update | Weekend alert
Meteorologists and Vermont emergency management officials are watching the weather forecasts carefully and advise Vermonters to the same as the storm remnants of Hurricane Debby that hit Florida and the southeastern U.S. this week head to New England this weekend.
Career criminal denies killing friend while on the run from police
HYDE PARK – A dangerous career criminal has pleaded not guilty in state court to a charge of second-degree murder in the brutal Lamoille County killing of his longtime friend and frequent intimate partner, court records show.
Governor, cabinet officials make Washington County ‘Capital for a day’
Stops on Gov. Phil Scott’s ‘Capital for a Day’ tour include Waterbury, Duxbury, Waitsfield.