No one injured in two structure fires doused by Waterbury and neighboring fire crews
Waterbury firefighters had a busy Wednesday responding to two structure fires in Waterbury and Duxbury that mobilized multiple local crews along with mutual aid from several neighboring communities. No one was hurt.
Backcountry rescue teams log multiple recent mountain rescues
Just before 10 p.m. on Sunday, search and rescue teams from Waterbury and Stowe responded to Hunger Mountain to rescue a hiker injured in a fall.
Waterbury lands two state grants of nearly $300k
The Town of Waterbury has landed two state grants totaling nearly $300,000 to fund improvements to part of the downtown business district and a new effort to make a core commercial area in Waterbury Center more connected and pedestrian-friendly.
Pedestrian fatally struck in Fayston on Saturday
A pedestrian was fatally struck in Fayston on Saturday, and a Florida teen driver was scheduled to face a criminal charge in court on Monday, according to Vermont State Police.
Road Work: July 7-11
The Stowe Street bridge crew is removing old footings and prepping for new ones. Asphalt is being removed from I-89 southbound from Waterbury where just one lane is open for travel. Paving is to be completed Mon-Tues on Kneeland Flats Road.
Local residents among 83 appointees to state boards and commissions
Several local residents are among 83 appointments that Gov. Phil Scott has made recently to state boards and commissions.
Former ambulance station to become MakerSphere’s new woodshop
Waterbury Ambulance Service’s longtime home on Guptil Road may be mostly empty now, but another community nonprofit is poised to move in soon. MakerSphere announced to its members and supporters last week that it is signing a lease to move its woodshop into the building this summer.
Road Work: June 30-July 3
Road work continues for a short week, given the Independence Day holiday on Friday. Stowe Street bridge demolition continues. I-89 southbound from Waterbury will have delays as milling and paving begins.
Weekend events will mean road closures/changes in Waterbury
There are many events happening in Waterbury this weekend, the biggest being the annual Not Quite Independence Day festivities on Saturday and organizers want the public to be aware of multiple road closures and changes so people can plan accordingly.
Murphy, the lost dog who stole Waterbury’s hearts, crosses the rainbow bridge
Murphy, the lost golden retriever who wandered Waterbury Center for over a year, captivating the community that collectively pulled for his capture, crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this month.
Road Work: June 23-27
The Stowe Street bridge project and the I-89 southbound resurfacing project are both under way now and will have the largest impacts on local traffic. Also here are updates on smaller projects in Waterbury and notice of a major local project in Fayston.
Big weekend ahead packs in summertime fun
School’s out, the calendar now officially says “summer,” a blast of heat is on the way, and the June 27-29 weekend schedule in Waterbury packs in a maximum number of events, officially kicking off the season.
VSP briefs: Attempted sexual assault; no injuries in rollover crash; stolen items include a motorcycle
Recent Vermont State Police reports around the region include an attempted sexual assault case in Duxbury, multiple vehicle crashes, and a theft where investigators are seeking the public’s help to locate a motorcycle.
Construction ahead: Stowe Street Bridge closes today for 60 days
Recent work to remove a sewer line on the Stowe Street bridge over the Thatcher Brook was just a prelude to the main construction event that begins at 7 a.m. Thursday to replace the aging two-lane span, requiring the bridge to be closed for up to 60 days.
New station, new executive director, new era at Waterbury Ambulance Service
Big changes are afoot at Waterbury Ambulance Service as the crew is settling into its new station in downtown Waterbury and it welcomes a new executive director starting Monday, June 16.
Attorney General Clark issues guidance on immigration enforcement
Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark this week announced that her office has put together guidance intended to help immigrants and non-U.S. citizens in the state understand their rights during encounters with federal immigration enforcement officers.
VSP: Woman stabs another woman at Waterbury hotel
BURLINGTON — A Massachusetts woman is accused of stabbing another woman at a hotel in Waterbury.
Road Work: June 9-13
Paving is underway on Kneeland Flats Rd. Park & Ride relocates ahead of bridge project. Surveying continues on I-89 southbound before resurfacing starts. And Fayston tackles a key flood-repair project.
One Massachusetts woman injured, another faces aggravated assault and attempted murder charges after a Monday stabbing in Waterbury
A stabbing assault in Waterbury on Monday resulted in one Massachusetts woman being seriously injured and another being jailed without bail awaiting a court appearance today to face charges including attempted second-degree murder, according to Vermont State Police.
The Savoy’s show goes on despite theater industry slump
Five years of survival through a global pandemic, historic flooding and a withering moviegoing crowd, and the Savoy Theater is still standing.