Governor declares state of emergency ahead of storm
The state of Vermont continues preparations for severe storms and significant flooding Sunday night into Monday. The National Weather Service says excessive runoff from powerful storms may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, etc. Gov. Phil Scott has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm.
Main Street poles finally come down; sidewalk patches await
Four years after crews began cutting down trees to make way for Main Street road, sidewalk and underground utility improvements, the finish line is in sight.
Circus Smirkus works its Big Top magic at Farr’s Field
With a cast of 30 performers ages 10-18 and a crew that brings the total close to 80, Circus Smirkus kicked off its summer tour around New England last week with performances at its Circus Barn in Greensboro followed by its first stop on the road in Waterbury, July 4-6.
Road Work | Week of July 10-14
Road Work is compiled from reports from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) and the Waterbury Public Works Department.
After Bolton drowning, outdoors experts, public health officials stress water safety at swimming holes
Public health officials stress water safety message after a 20-year-old St. Michael’s College student drowned at Bolton Potholes on the 4th of July.
In Waterbury, Congressional delegation, EPA head hail new federal solar initiative
In a visit to Waterbury, Vermont’s Congressional delegation and Environmental Protection Agency administrator announced $7 billion in federal funding for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program that will help pay to put solar panels atop millions of homes across the country.
Road Work | Week of July 3-7
Road Work is compiled from reports from the Vermont Agency of Transportation and the Waterbury Public Works Department. This week, most crews will not be working on Monday and Tuesday due to the Independence Day holiday.
A circus + Independence Day fun within easy reach of Waterbury
With Waterbury’s 2023 Not Quite Independence Day in the rearview mirror, local residents might be looking a little farther afield for some July 4 celebrations. Included here are details for celebrations in Montpelier, Burlington, Warren, Stowe, Richmond and Williston. And, Circus Smirkus visits Waterbury.
New law expands access to adoption information
Beginning on July 1, changes to Vermont Adoption Law will allow adopted Vermonters greater access to their adoption information.
Vermont Air National Guard plans F-35 flyover on July 4
The Vermont Air National Guard announced that it will conduct a regional flyby over Vermont and parts of New York as a way to mark Independence Day on the 4th of July.
Road Work | Week of June 26-30
Bridge work on Armory Drive continues. Prep for paving on Howard Ave. and Little River Road this week. Downtown, look for pavement markings being painted. Plus some updates on projects around the region.
Giant power transformer move will slow I-89 traffic this weekend
Transport of a very large VELCO power transformer from Milton to Barre will impact traffic on Interstate 89 overnight Saturday and early Sunday morning, according to the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
Leaders alerted to what April 2024’s total solar eclipse might bring
Seven years ago in 2017, a family of nine from New Hampshire booked the entire Moose Meadow Lodge and Treehouse in Duxbury for a visit in April 2024 despite the lodge usually being closed during mud season. The reason? A total eclipse of the sun on April 8, 2024 that will be visible in northern parts of Vermont.
State police: Two men injured in downtown fight
Vermont State Police are investigating an incident near the Waterbury Train Station late Wednesday night in which two men were sent to the hospital with apparent stab wounds.
Road Work | Week of June 19-23
In Waterbury, work continues on Armory Drive and Howard Avenue. Main Street street sweeping will be done ahead of NQID.
Bike reported stolen from primary school
The Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help to track down a kid’s bicycle reported stolen from Brookside Primary School on Monday.
VSP report: Charges in false shooting incident; highway patrol nets speeders
A man involved in a February incident in Waterbury Center that was falsely described as a shooting has a court date set for July to answer to a number of charges.
Road Work | Week of June 12-16
Howard Ave. in Waterbury will be closed on Wednesday, June 7, for pavement removal. Work continues on the Armory Drive bridge, and other updates for projects nearby on I-89, Rt. 2 and Rt. 100.
Memorial Day: Honoring the fallen, diving into history
Memorial Day on Monday saw Waterbury’s annual observance take place nearby in Holy Cross Cemetery in Duxbury with members of the American Legion Post #59 and the Waterbury Historical Society presenting its annual Ghost Walk program, this year with a focus on immigrants.
Vermont Planners Association honors Lotspeich with career award
Waterbury’s longtime town planner Steve Lotspeich was honored on Friday by the Vermont Planners Association with the group’s Career Achievement Award.