Waterbury Roundabout

08/26/2025

🚨🚧2 ROAD WORK UPDATES:
⏺ STOWE STREET BRIDGE opening is now planned for tomorrow, after paving is completed. Lincoln Street will reopen as well.
⏺DUXBURY project along Rt. 100 to repair the Y-shaped intersection at Crossett Hill Rd. began today - should be finished by Weds., Sept. 3.

The opening of the new Stowe Street bridge and Lincoln Street adjacent to the project have been pushed to Wednesday, Aug. 27, after paving is completed. Also, in Duxbury, repairs are underway at the intersection of Vt. Rt. 100 and Crossett Hill Road.

08/26/2025

The Mad River Valley Craft Fair is a sure sign that summer is winding down and fall is around the corner. This perennial event supports Valley Players community theater projects year-round.

It’s not your grandmother’s craft fair! Picture yourself in the beautiful Green Mountains listening to live music while you browse through a juried fair of over 85 artists offering one-of-a-kind pieces: unique gifts, keepsakes for your home, or special touches to add to your wardrobe. 

08/25/2025

This weekend at Zenbarn, a Ukrainian band touring in support of the war effort in their home country comes to Vermont with stops in Waterbury and St. J. Club of Waterbury, VT is assisting with fundraising support in addition to ticket sales. Check out Kommuna Lux and their music here.

The band Kummuna Lux from Ukraine is touring the U.S. with two stops in Vermont, sharing its high-energy klezmer, ‘gangster folk’ sound while raising awareness and funds to support Ukraine children affected by war.

08/25/2025

The Harwood School Board resumes meetings this Wednesday. Agenda is posted online. It includes a hearing on a number of new policies to be adopted. Also discussion of the facility evaluation by TruexCullins architects this summer and the work getting under way by the state school district redistricting task force. Policy hearing link here. Meeting agenda link in the comments.

A policy hearing will be held at the HUUSD Board meeting on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

08/23/2025

🚨Work on the Stowe Street will include this weekend with the bridge and Lincoln St now expected to be open on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Expect alternating one-lane traffic with flaggers. Also delays while the project is still involving the northbound Rt 100 shoulder and travel lane at times.
More details here.

The Lincoln Street opening has been pushed back to the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 26 — the same day officials say the new Stowe Street bridge will be opened. Expect alternating one-way traffic and flaggers and delays on Rt. 100 near the work zone.

08/22/2025

🚨 🚧 Stowe St bridge work update: Lincoln St will NOT be opening tonight. The bridge + Lincoln St are now expected to be open TUES 8/26 with flaggers.

08/21/2025

The Waterbury Planning Commission’s process to update the town plan is moving into a new phase, with the commission once again looking to collect feedback from the community to be incorporated into the updated plan. The next six meetings, beginning on Monday 8/25 and running into November, will focus on these details. These are six opportunities for local residents to share their ideas and get involved.

The Waterbury Planning Commission’s process to update the town plan is moving into a new phase, with the commission once again looking to collect feedback from the community to be incorporated into the updated plan. 

08/21/2025

It took more than 30 miles along I-89 before Vermont State Police were able to stop an erratic driver on Tuesday near Waterbury. The incident caused one minor crash. No one was injured.

An erratic driver on Interstate 89 on Tuesday disrupted northbound traffic from Brookfield to Bolton before state police were able to stop him north of Waterbury. 

08/21/2025

Sean Keating passed away last week in a vehicle crash in Fayston. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Shawn W. Keating, 60, of Fayston, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2025.

08/20/2025

The folks at Chabad of Stowe and Waterbury have a special outdoor Shabbat event on Friday evening. They share this invitation with the community.

Our second Shabbat Under the Stars of the summer!
We're so excited!

This evening was so special last time around and we're so happy we get to do it again.

Join us next Friday night for a gathering under the stars- full of warmth, Jewish melodies, friendship, and delicious Shabbat food.

RSVP: [email protected]

08/20/2025

This week's Road Work update alerted readers to the paving along Bidwell Lane and the parking areas there this week. Here's an important message from Stowe Street Cafe.

Current scene from 29 Stowe Street! 🚧👷‍♂️

Just a reminder that this is why the cafe is closed today & Thursday. These road improvements will be great once completed, but it just didn't make sense to open during construction.

SEE YOU ALL BACK ON FRIDAY! 🙏

08/20/2025

Looking for some free expert fishing advice? Are you new to fishing and would like to go out with that seasoned buddy who can give you tips? There are two chances to Fish with a Warden in Waterbury - tomorrow and on Aug. 30 - organized by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The free sessions are 6-8 p.m. at the Little River dam. Sign up in advance.
And for experienced anglers, check out how to be a fishing mentor to your friends and family anywhere in Vermont over Labor Day weekend.

Two state departments have teamed up to offer “Fish with a Warden” sessions to offer anglers free expert advice while you fish is available and two of these sessions are in Waterbury on Aug. 21 and Aug. 30.