Few states give paid leave for domestic or sexual violence. Vermont could become one of them
House Democrats’ latest push for a paid leave bill comes with a new addition: It would provide paid time off for people experiencing sexual or domestic violence.
The latest solution to Vermont’s housing crisis? Paying landlords to rent to people
Officials hope a new state fund can sway landlords to rent to people who might otherwise lack housing.
Then Again: Years of research reveal details of bomber crash on Camel’s Hump
The men are cold. Outside the airplane, the temperature is about 5 degrees. Inside, it’s no warmer.
David Goodman’s ‘Vermont Conversation’ turns 10
On Jan. 16, 2013, journalist David Goodman stepped into a closet-size studio at WDEV’s Waterbury headquarters to broadcast the first episode of “The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman.”
Cause ‘undetermined’ in Little River Road house fire
It was passersby on Interstate 89 who first spotted the early morning fire on Sunday that destroyed an abandoned home on Little River Road.
Waterbury mobile home parks awarded state grants to fix water, septic systems
Two Waterbury mobile home parks will receive state grants to assist with upgrades to septic and water systems, according to an announcement from the state on Wednesday.
Holy carp! Three record-setting fish caught in 2022
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department recently announced that three fish caught in 2022 were certified as new state records for carp and burbot. A 63.4 lb. carp is the heaviest fish ever entered in the state program.
21 Vermont schools targeted with hoax calls warning of violence
Across Vermont this morning a number of schools went into lockdown after they and law enforcement received telephone calls with messages warning of threats to schools.
Waterbury to resume in-person town meeting
Waterbury will resume its traditional in-person meeting on Town Meeting Day, March 7, but town officials would like the community to discuss how they would like to conduct town meeting in the future.
Waterbury teen faces aggravated assault charge
A Waterbury Center teenager has pleaded not guilty in Vermont Superior Court to a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after threatening two family members, court records show.
State police January update
The following are summaries of reports from the Vermont State Police in the past several weeks.
State releases draft rule for wake boat regulation
New draft regulations for wake boat operation on some Vermont public water bodies including the Waterbury Reservoir have been released for public review with the opportunity for additional public comment.
George Woodard realizes his dream of a second feature film, ‘The Farm Boy’
For Waterbury farmer George Woodard, life on the farm isn't just a way of life. It's what inspires him to entertain people through music and theatre.
State prepares for extreme cold through Saturday
The National Weather Service is warning of extremely cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 3-4). These temperatures have the potential to pose a danger to health and property.
Waterbury Ambulance names executive director, lands federal funds
Waterbury Ambulance Service has officially named Maggie Burke as its executive director in a nod to her dedication and experience as the organization pivots from pandemic response to establishing a modern headquarters for its second half-century. The agency also will receive $700,000 in federal funding designated for the purchase of a new transfer ambulance and to put toward the facility project.
A ‘perfect scenario’: Waterbury gets its first new manager in decades
Thomas Leitz's journey to Waterbury’s municipal manager position started with a ski trip. Taking a break from the slopes in Stowe last winter, he came across a local news article: Waterbury’s longtime manager would be retiring.
Waterbury Area Housing Task Force meets for the first time
Two years ago, Mark Pomilio Jr. struggled for seven months to find permanent housing in Waterbury when he came to Vermont to become Revitalizing Waterbury’s economic development director. He and others hope to change that as part of the new Waterbury Area Housing Task Force.
With Town Meeting Day on the horizon, board discusses format, budget, ARPA requests
The Waterbury Select Board is coming down the wire on decisions needed to prepare for Town Meeting Day on March 7. The board tonight will discuss the format for Town Meeting as well as the questions to put before Waterbury voters including requests on how to spend federal ARPA funding.
Woman injured in snowmobile crash near Cotton Brook
State and local first responders were called out on Saturday, Jan. 21, for a snowmobile crash on a VAST trail at Cotton Brook near the Waterbury-Stowe town line.
Deadline nears for candidates to get on Town Meeting Day ballot
Vermont Town Meeting Day may not be until March 7, but the deadline for candidates to file to get their names on the ballot is quickly approaching and recent state legislation would give local governing boards the option to skip in-person town meeting voting. Here’s a rundown of key offices on the ballot including more than half of the Harwood School Board.