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.
Halloween in Waterbury
The weather forecast is chilly but dry for trick-or-treaters to hit the sidewalks and pavement tonight in search of Halloween treats. Here’s a rundown of the festivities.
State police seek public’s help in weekend theft
Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying a suspect in a theft at a downtown Waterbury restaurant on Saturday afternoon.
Forest activists look for reconsideration in Camel’s Hump logging case
Forest preservation activists are waiting to see whether their lawsuit to stop logging on about 3,760 acres on public lands around Camel’s Hump still has life.
Flood recovery update | Weds. Oct. 25
The Federal Emergency Management Agency reminds Vermonters that the deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 31, to apply for assistance for those affected by summer flood damage. A free legal services clinic will be held Monday in Barre. And other local updates.
Road Work | Oct. 23-27
Road projects are winding down this week. The main municipal project still under construction is the water line installation on lower Blush Hill. Other updates here on state projects around our area.
State police investigate bomb threat at Zenbarn
Vermont State Police are investigating a bomb threat made Friday evening to Waterbury Center nightclub and restaurant Zenbarn.
UPDATED: Fugitive caught along Winooski River after 2-hour police chase
A fugitive from justice was apprehended on the Winooski River bank in Waterbury around 1 p.m. Friday after leading state police and other law enforcement officers on a roughly two-hour chase.
State police stop 13 drivers in three hours in Waterbury
Vermont State Police made 13 traffic stops in three hours this week during a detailed traffic patrol in Waterbury to find aggressive drivers, enforce traffic laws and promote safe driving.
Downstreet apartment project hits roadblock at review board
Downstreet Housing and Community Development’s plans to build a three-story apartment project at 51 South Main Street hit a roadblock on Wednesday at the Waterbury Development Review Board.
Road Work | Oct. 16-20
Road projects continue as the weather allows this week. Winooski Street and Little River Road are on the list. Water line installation also is underway in the Ashford Lane vicinity on Blush Hill. Other updates here on state projects around our area.