Pro Pig creates ‘meal tickets’ with Waterbury Area Food Shelf patrons
During the fall of 2020, Chef Zach Smejkal approached me with an incredibly generous idea. He planned to start a program at the Pro Pig Brewery wherein employees could donate a specific amount of their pay each month to a community pot.
CVMC president urges vigilance to control COVID cases in Central Vermont
Last year at this time, none of us could have imagined we would face a global pandemic in 2020. During the last 10 months, we have all come together to face incredible challenges.
LETTER: Gratitude for our community
A heartfelt thank you to community members for the outpouring of thoughtful holiday gifts for Waterbury Meals on Wheels recipients. Gifts were delivered at least once each week since Thanksgiving.
Reconciling the desire to attend Mass in person with COVID-19 risk
Essential workers are out on the front line of exposure to COVID-19 every day, masks and all.
Student advocate raises the alarm on vaping among high schoolers
There is an epidemic besides COVID-19 going on, that’s the youth vaping epidemic.
LETTER: Senior Center seeks community members to help with fundraising
To the Community: During these difficult times, the Waterbury Area Senior Center is seeing increased demand for Meals on Wheels.
Thanks to all who reimagined River of Light for 2020
The Reimagined River of Light Lantern “Parade” 2020 would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and volunteers.
LETTER: Santa’s elves await mail to reply to Christmas letters
Santa and his elves are busy at the North Pole! While things may look different this year, Santa and his crew are still planning on visiting.
LETTER: Food Shelf turkey donations fill pickups
In a year of change and uncertainty, one thing remains constant: the Waterbury community is unwavering in its generosity. The annual Rotary Club and Food Shelf Turkey Drive was a success by any standards, especially considering the challenges 2020 continues to throw our way.
Rotary manages multiple service projects despite pandemic restrictions
The Waterbury Rotary Club has been busy as possible despite the pandemic as it works within COVID-19 guidelines.
How to avoid becoming a COVID-19 close contact
At the Nov. 17 COVID-19 governor’s press briefing, Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D., shared a message from state contact tracing leader Monica Talbot Ogelby of Waterbury on how individuals become “close contacts.” This is her message in full.
LETTER: It takes a village to love its seniors
During this time of physical distancing, our homebound community members may be craving a little personal engagement.
Unsung heroes of democracy
As Vermonters we should be proud. The November General Election saw us voting in record numbers, exercising our civic duty both safely and securely during circumstances that are anything but ordinary.
Former Duxbury Selectboard member explains resignation
“I chose to resign from the Duxbury Selectboard because the board has become totally dysfunctional. My concerns specifically as to the repairs needed on the Town Garage, which I believe should be #1 on a project list, were dashed at the October 26 meeting.”
Annual Thanksgiving dinner for seniors called off
“To the community: It is with deep regret and sadness this year’s Thanksgiving appreciation dinner for our area seniors will have to be canceled.”
Chris Viens: Announcement to step down as select board chair
his is text of the remarks Waterbury Select Board member Chris Viens made at the Nov. 2 board meeting where he resigned his leadership role as chair. It will be included in the meeting minutes.
LETTER: Urging leaders to listen, learn, evolve
I am appalled and disappointed that Selectboard Chair Chris Viens suggested segregating our police force. But I’m not just disappointed because the language and the idea itself is offensive. I am disappointed because a little over four months ago, he made different but still damaging racist statements in a selectboard meeting.
LETTER: Early childhood community loses advocate and champion, Mariah McGill
It is with great sadness that I share the loss of a wonderful community member, mother, partner, and child advocate this past Monday, Oct. 26.
Kehlmann: Striving for positive change
“When I read the Seven Days story about Waterbury Select Board Chair Chris Viens’ suggestion of a segregated police force in Vermont, I knew it was time to do something that felt big and scary. I reached out to Viens in a personal email, putting aside my belief that Viens should step back from his position as chair, and offered my point of view as a community member who hopes to educate others as compassionately as possible.”
Shepeluk: Working with elected leaders – a case for constructive dialogue
Many have questioned me about the comments Chris Viens made during a candidates’ forum last week.