Tough questions yield frank answers at public forum with lawmakers
About 40 people took advantage of a rare occasion last week when seven state lawmakers from our region visited Crossett Brook Middle School to take questions in a public forum.
Smugglers’ Notch Resort drowning death: Parents of boy ready to sue ‘potentially liable parties’
The parents of the 3-year-old who drowned at Smugglers’ Notch Resort last summer are prepared to sue “potentially liable parties,” says their lawyer, including the manufacturer of the lid that should have prevented Tate Holtzman from falling into a 3,500 gallon cistern that July.
Man with stolen vehicle arrested after spending several nights inside vacant Waterbury armory
A well-traveled man has been ordered jailed after authorities said he stole a U.S. Forest Service vehicle in Manchester, took it on a joy ride throughout Vermont and the Northeast, and ultimately ended up inside the unused Vermont National Guard Armory in Waterbury for several days.
Gov. Scott delivers 8th budget address
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, Gov. Phil Scott delivered his eighth budget address since being in office.
Wanted: Candidates for local office by Jan. 29
The deadline to file to run for local office on Town Meeting Day in March is quickly approaching and multiple positions still need candidates.
State lawmakers to host Monday forum at Crossett Brook MS
State lawmakers representing more than a half dozen local communities in the Vermont House and Washington County’s three state senators will host a public forum Monday evening at Crossett Brook Middle School.
History repeats as library supporters return a 94-year-old favor
A recent gesture of flood-recovery help bears a striking similarity to events that unfolded nearly a century ago. After friends of the Waterbury library launched a fundraiser to help the flooded Montpelier library last summer, they soon learned the situation was reversed in 1929.
Outgoing elections director: 'Trust the process'
MONTPELIER — When Will Senning started as director of elections in the Secretary of State’s office, he was not thinking about elections the way he does today.
State police share video from icy pond rescue
Vermont State Police have released the dramatic video of the lifesaving effort by Trooper Michelle Archer in pulling an 8-year-old girl from an icy pond in Lamoille County last month.
Duxbury Road Work | Jan. 10
The latest road condition update from the Duxbury town offices after the Tuesday-Wednesday storm.
Vermont Huts Association looks to bring more people into the outdoors
For RJ Thompson, the seed of outdoor recreation started sprouting early on. He grew up camping with family and learning to ski — a passion that only grew as he got older, when as a student at the University of Vermont he helped form the ski and snowboard club in 2003.
Town manager to testify on flood recovery at the State House Wednesday
Waterbury Municipal Manager Tom Leitz will be among a group of local officials invited to testify before the Senate Government Operations Committee on Wednesday afternoon.
Vt. Air National Guard plans night training flights through Jan. 18
The Vermont Air National Guard announced Tuesday that it will conduct night flying this week and next as part of its routine training to maintain operational readiness.
Waterbury preps for once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse
If the stars align, Waterbury might be one of the most popular destinations on the planet on Monday, April 8. That’s when the Great North American Solar Eclipse takes place as the moon moves between the sun and earth, completely blocking out the sun and casting the region in darkness. Preparations are under way on many levels to prepare for the impact of this rare event.
Vt. State Trooper dives into icy pond to rescue drowning child
A Vermont State trooper, who jumped into a bone-chilling icy pond in Lamoille County to rescue a drowning young girl, is being credited with saving her life.
Duxbury Road Updates | Jan. 7
December rains and thaws have resulted in significant repairs needed to gravel roads in Duxbury. This post will collect the latest information shared by town officials.
Duxbury road crew tackles winter mud season repairs
The Duxbury Highway Department has been working daily this week to repair roads that have deteriorated following heavy December rains and recent mild temperatures.
On Jan. 13, Duxbury citizens get to have their say
For the second year, Duxbury voters will gather next weekend for what they have decided to call Citizens Have Your Say Day.
This pre-Town Meeting Day meeting is a chance for local residents and their elected officials to discuss town government business including the proposed budget, hear from their state legislators, and mingle with their neighbors while sampling slices of pie.
Gov. Phil Scott delivers his State of the State Address: ‘catastrophe into opportunity’
On Thursday, Gov. Phil Scott delivered his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the Vermont General Assembly, marking the start of the eighth legislative session that Scott has been in office as governor.
Smugglers’ Notch Resort hit with fines for safety violations after 3-year-old’s drowning
After Tate Holtzman went missing at a Smugglers’ Notch Resort day camp last summer, staff discovered a dark, water-filled hole about two feet across in the grass near a picnic table. The realization dawned on them. Lifeguards arrived.