Flood update: Sun., July 30
Flood recovery continues in Waterbury with a focus on treating flood-affected properties for mold prevention, assisting with ongoing cleanup and repairs, and directing anyone with damage to open an assistance claim with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Check here for info on how to help and get help.
Three weeks post-flood: Waterbury’s cleaning up
The manicured lawns around Waterbury give the appearance that everything is back to normal after the Winooski River flooded into parks, yards, homes and businesses just over two weeks ago. However, look inside and many basements tell a very different story.
Waterbury man charged with attempted arson involving a Molotov cocktail
A Waterbury man has been charged with attempted arson in a case involving an unexploded Molotov cocktail, while state fire investigators are looking into the causes of two recent fires that they believe are actual arsons.
Road Work | Week of July 31-Aug. 4
Road Work is compiled from reports from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) and the Waterbury Public Works Department. No major projects are planned for this coming week in Waterbury.
Vermont’s flooded buildings are ripe for mold growth
Mold experts urge vigilance during and after clean-up. Here are some ways you can protect yourself.
Telephone & online town meeting about Vermont’s flooding disaster 7:30 p.m. tonight
U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch along with U.S. Rep. Becca Balint and Gov. Phil Scott will hold a statewide telephone and online town meeting on Vermont’s flooding disaster tonight, Wednesday, July 26.
Vermont GOP barbecue offers insights into party’s legislative frustrations, 2024 primary
SOUTH BURLINGTON — Earlier this month, In a backyard overlooking Spear Street, dozens of Vermont Republicans watched a four-part performed history of patriotic songs and munched on barbecue beneath an American flag the width of a two-car garage in the leadup to Independence Day.
Flood update: Sat., July 22
Organizers of the flood response in Waterbury say they think this weekend is the last big push to coordinate groups of volunteers. They encourage all with flood damage to register with FEMA - reps are in town this weekend. Check here for more helpful information.
Road Work | Week of July 24-28
Road Work is compiled from reports from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) and the Waterbury Public Works Department.
Flood Update: Weds. July 19
Where can you get help? How can you volunteer? Might there be meals being served? Where do you put flood-related trash? What community events are canceled or postponed? Check here first.
The technical name is ‘mud-sucker’
For many in Waterbury’s low-lying neighborhoods within reach of the Winooski River, the July 10 flood felt like a re-run of Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011. Fortunately for many though, water this time filled basements stopping short of entering people’s first-floor living spaces. Here’s a recap of last week’s flood and the start to recovery.
Duxbury preschool floods just as it embraces new ‘River Branch’ name
No one could have predicted the timing. Months ago staff at The Children’s Early Learning Space childcare and preschool in Duxbury began brainstorming to rename their center. The new name went live last week just as the Winooski River spilled over its banks sending floodwaters literally right up to the building’s back door.
Welch tours flood zone amidst mud, cleanup, free lunch, socks, music and community
Amidst a bustle of activity, U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., paid a visit to Waterbury Friday afternoon to view areas damaged by last week’s flooding and talk with municipal workers, volunteers, business owners and affected residents.
Flood Update: Monday, July 17
Any roads closed in town? How can you volunteer? Might there be meals being served? Where do you put flood-related trash? What community events are canceled or postponed? Check here first.
25-year-old Burlington woman found dead in Huntington River
A missing person case near Huntington Gorge in Richmond has turned into a death investigation as the Vermont State Police reports the recovery of the body of a 25-year-old Burlington woman Saturday afternoon.
Road Work: Important Notice | Mon., July 17
With recent flooding, an updated list of road projects is not available for the week of July 17 yet. There is one important Waterbury announcement regarding work on the Armory Drive bridge on Monday.
Saturday information for volunteers & affected residents
Here’s the latest message from select board members organizing volunteers to help with flood response for today.
Flood Update: Friday, July 14
Any roads closed in town? How can you volunteer? Where do you put flood-related trash? What community events are canceled or postponed? Check here first.
Gov. Scott: Vermont’s July storm is ‘Irene 4.0’
With areas of Waterbury village inundated with flood waters, residents in Muck boots and rain gear ventured about to survey the flooding on Tuesday. Nearby, at what is meant to be the base of operations for the state’s emergency response, the Vermont Department of Public Safety Headquarters was closed, with the Winooski River surging high behind the State Office Complex.
Flood update: Weds., July 12
Local residents in the Winooski River corridor are looking forward to more sunshine today as town officials coordinate some of the assistance being brought to bear to deal with water, mud and cleanup. Check back here for flood-related updates.