Waterbury Rec dives back into summer swim season
The Waterbury Community Pool will once again be bustling with swimmers this summer thanks to COVID-19-adjusted protocols.
Residents question lagging racial equity training & choice of vice chair
A discussion regarding anti-racism training for select board members turned heated Monday night as members of the public challenged the board’s recent choice of longtime board member Chris Viens as vice chair.
Waterbury crews among responders to overnight I-89 van rollover
First responders from 10 agencies including Waterbury were called out early Thursday morning when a van carrying a crew of second-shift workers home to Burlington from Morrisville overturned on Interstate 89.
Die-hard skateboard fans dream of a new permanent park
A new skate park is on the horizon for Waterbury. At least that’s what skate park regulars at the Hope Davey Park are dreaming of when they see the aging, deteriorating structures coupled with more people using the current park.
Updated interim zoning proposal ready for a public hearing April 26
After a second series of meetings to refine the details, the Waterbury Planning Commission has completed a fresh draft of interim zoning bylaws for downtown that is scheduled for public hearing on April 26.
COVID-19 cases in kids mount as schools prep for more in-person time
Schools across Vermont are looking to adapt to new state COVID-19 guidance with an eye toward getting more students back into classrooms following the April school break. Plans to change course come as new cases among the youngest Vermonters — those aged 0-9 and 10-19 — are growing at the fastest rate of any of the age groups reported daily by the Vermont Health Department.
Squier calls in to WDEV’s Saturday ‘Dump’ broadcast
Local radio station patriarch Ken Squier returned to the airwaves at WDEV Radio briefly on his 86th birthday Saturday, calling in to the popular “Music to Go to the Dump By” program and declaring he’s doing well in his recovery from COVID-19.
Summertime shaping up as familiar events return
After taking 2020 off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Waterbury Farmers Market is planning to return in June and Waterbury Arts Fest is being planned as a one-day event on Saturday, Sept. 11.
Downtown road work kicks off on lower Stowe Street this week
A new season has officially arrived as road work commences Monday in downtown Waterbury. The 2021 construction season is expected to see the near-completion of the $21 million Main Street project (some overhead wires and utility poles will remain for removal in 2022).
Waterbury sees spike in COVID-19 cases; quarantine dropped for travel
According to data released by the Vermont Department of Health on Friday, Waterbury saw an increase of 16 COVID-19 cases in the past week. This is only the second time the weekly increase has been this high since the start of the pandemic a year ago.
Coach denies second DUI charge
Harwood Union boys hockey coach Shawn Thompson was in court via video conference on Thursday to answer to his second charge of driving under the influence.
VTrans announces July restart of Amtrak service
After more than a year since passenger rail service was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. the Vermont Agency of Transportation today announced the return of Amtrak passenger routes to the state effective July 19.
COVID 911: Waterbury Ambulance Service covers it all
To read comments posted on Facebook about Waterbury Ambulance Service, Inc. you’d think they’re running a hot new restaurant instead of seven-days-a-week, drive-through COVID testing.
Annual meeting adds another clue to Amtrak’s return to Vermont
As the owner of the Waterbury Train Station, the community and economic development group Revitalizing Waterbury has a fair stake in the downtown landmark and its annual meeting this week included a few minutes for an update on when the popular spot might come back to life.
Revitalizing Waterbury looks past pandemic, bestows MK Monley with O’Dell award
After skipping the 2020 annual meeting, Revitalizing Waterbury gathered for its first-ever online annual meeting with more than 70 attendees to recap an unprecedented year for local businesses, look ahead to moving out of the pandemic, and to honor one of the community’s most dedicated and indefatigable champions.
Rep. Stevens steers eugenics apology resolution to resounding House vote, 146-0
In a landslide vote on Wednesday, March 31, the Vermont House unanimously passed a resolution formally apologizing for the state government’s role in the eugenics movement of the early 20th century.
VTrans eyes major shift for traffic circle as Main Street work wraps up
Representatives from the Vermont Agency of Transportation are scheduled to make a presentation to the Waterbury Select Board next Monday to review final work on Main Street for the 2021 season and discuss a significant change proposed for the roundabout intersection of U.S. Routes 2 and Vermont Route 100.
Signs of spring and some timely reminders
It’s that time of year. Or at least the calendar and the melting-freezing backroads say it is. Most of us know not to be fooled because Mother Nature likely has at least one good blast of winter left before your mechanic will agree to swap out your winter tires.
Bolton man rescued from raging brook; couple searching for remains of missing dog
Multiple rescue crews converged on Joiner Brook in Bolton Friday afternoon for a water rescue that brought a local man to safety but turned up no sign of the dog he was attempting to retrieve when he fell into raging waters.
Vermont State Police pledges to advance women in policing
The Vermont State Police this week was the first statewide law enforcement agency in the country to sign on to what’s being called the 30x30 Pledge -- a series of low- and no-cost actions that police agencies can take to improve the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement.