FLOOD WATCH | Dec. 11
Much of Vermont including Waterbury and nearby communities in Central Vermont is bracing for heavy rains today that, combined with snowmelt, bring the possibility of flooding. This post will be updated throughout today and tonight with new information. Check back here for updates.
FLOOD UPDATE: Dec. 10
A flood watch is in place for most of Vermont for Wednesday night into Thursday. Some tips and reminders and links here. The CReW names executive director and a state mental health program for flood recovery continues.
No tax increase: Select Board to review 2025 draft budget with option tax details
Anyone interested in getting a look at the proposed 2025 municipal budget should attend or tune into tonight’s special meeting of the Waterbury Select Board at 7 p.m.
Public asked to weigh in on changing wakesports rules for 10 Vermont lakes, including the Waterbury Reservoir
At meetings this week, state officials will collect public input regarding requests to ban wakesports on 10 Vermont lakes including the Waterbury Reservoir.
Self-defense or murder? Jurors hear differing versions as trial begins in Bolton killing
Joseph Ferlazzo, a New Hampshire resident, is charged with first-degree murder in the October 2021 shooting death of his wife, Emily Ferlazzo, while they were in Bolton, Vermont, for their one-year wedding anniversary.
Annual benefit tree sale comes to an end
As many have probably noticed by now, a holiday tradition along Main Street in Waterbury has come to an end. The yard alongside the Wesley United Methodist Church is empty this month because the annual Christmas tree sale run there for the past 33 years is not happening.
Former child car seat-safety tech charged with child abuse
A former Waterbury woman who was honored by the state this fall for her child car seat safety work is facing five counts of aggravated child abuse in Utah, court records show.
VSP: Waterbury man pointed loaded gun at another man's head
BARRE — A Waterbury man is accused of pointing a loaded gun at another man’s head. Jason J. Russell, 52, pleaded not guilty Monday in state court to a felony count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor charges including criminal threatening, reckless endangerment and illegally possessing a firearm.
Vermont State Police respond to ‘untimely death’ in downtown Waterbury
Vermont State Police say they responded to a call on Sunday concerning an “untimely death” in downtown Waterbury.
Waterbury man jailed without bail after threatening others at gunpoint at U.S. 2 home
A Waterbury man is in jail without bail this weekend after an incident at a home on U.S. Route 2 on Wednesday where Vermont State Police say he held one person at gunpoint and threatened to kill others.
‘The Christmas Calf’: Local farmer and filmmaker publishes children’s storybook
Whether it’s believing in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or, in the case of George Woodard’s new children’s book – cows that play instruments and sing Christmas carols – there’s something to be gained in believing in the impossible.
Flood Update: Ongoing FEMA help; rebates for flood-recovery purchases
This Saturday, Nov. 23, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be closing the last two of its Disaster Recovery Centers in Vermont. Plus, Vermonters working on repairs to homes and businesses impacted by flooding both this past summer and in 2023 can still take advantage of a slew of rebates and incentive programs offered by Efficiency Vermont.
Looking to begin his 5th term, Gov. Scott names new cabinet members
This week Gov. Phil Scott announced several cabinet appointments including naming Sarah Clark, of Waterbury, as secretary of the Agency of Administration.
Large, quick response saves Duxbury home from fire
Firefighters from seven departments around the region rallied to respond to a house fire in Duxbury on Thursday and despite damage, the home was saved, according to fire officials.
Flood Update: FEMA deadline, CReW office hours, new Mitigation Committee
The deadline for to apply for federal flood-recovery assistance to help with the impacts from this summer’s floods is Nov. 25 and the local long-term recovery group CReW has multiple updates and reminders to share with the community.
Lt. Gov.-elect John Rodgers names Elizabeth Brown as chief of staff
Looking ahead to taking office in January, Lieutenant Gov.-elect John Rodgers this week announced his choice of Elizabeth Brown of Waterbury to be his chief of staff.
Both defendants now face murder charge in fatal shooting
BARRE — Both defendants allegedly involved in the fatal shooting in Waterbury last month now face murder charges.
Volunteer deficit: Waterbury’s farmers market and dog park struggle to continue
Despite their loyal followings, the Waterbury Farmers Market and Waterbury Unleashed Dog Park behind the scenes have been struggling this year to keep their largely volunteer-supported efforts going. Both organizations have experienced an exodus in volunteer leadership that is forcing existential changes to how the organizations are run or whether they will even survive.
No one hurt in two-vehicle head-on crash on Rt. 2
Two vehicles were totaled but no one was hurt in a Tuesday morning crash on U.S. Route 2 in Waterbury, according to Vermont State Police.
Voting in Waterbury: Election Day scenes from the polls
Although roughly half of the Waterbury residents who voted in Tuesday’s election cast their ballots early, there was a buzz of activity at Brookside Primary School where voting was taking place in the gym all day long.