Woodbury
Alleged road rage by armed fugitives, Fatal crash, robbery, theft and speeding,
ST. JOHNSBURY – On September 20, the Vermont State Police (VSP), St. Johnsbury barracks, initiated an investigation into an alleged road rage incident that resulted in gunfire and occurred on U.S. Route 302 in South Ryegate. Based on their investigation, troopers obtained New England wide and New York extraditable arrest[Read More…]
Woodbury Fire Department
Gas leak WOODBURY – At 8:03 p.m., on Sept. 24, the Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 2519 West Woodbury Road for a possible gas stove leak.
Swenson applies for expansion, roadwork, new roofs planned
WOODBURY – Business was mostly routine at the Woodbury Select Board’s September 8 meeting, with the Swenson Quarry planning to expand and the road crew beginning significant repairs on Wilbur Road. Diana Peduzzi reported that Swenson Quarry has submitted an Act 250 application for a substantial expansion to their operation.[Read More…]
Weeks Gone By
September 17, 1925 South Woodbury John Bushey, 75, began his 64th year of work with the Winooski woolen mill on August 19th. When he began work at the age of 11 years, the pay was $7.00 a month and a day consisted of 14 working hours. Local Lumps The heavy[Read More…]
Grow Your Own
Thompson art opening at library, Sept. 12
WOODBURY – An art opening reception for Woodbury painter Leonora H. Thompson (1935-2023) will be held at the Woodbury Community Library, Friday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. Thompson took up painting at age 62, and painted landscapes, water mills, lighthouses, birds and many outdoor scenes on canvas and slate.
Resident remembers Tina Daigle, tax rate set
WOODBURY – Alex Peltz took the opportunity during public comment at the Monday, August 11, select board meeting, to remind the select board about Tina Daigle, who was found dead by the side of Vt. Rt. 14 by his mother, Cacky Peltz. A lack of information and speculation about who[Read More…]
First day of school looms, Civic offers cupcakes
AREA TOWNS – The first day of school is just around the corner for area students, with some significant changes likely to alter family routines. This year, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) pre-K students will be hosted at a new Lakeview Early Education Center in Greensboro, beginning September 2. Transportation[Read More…]
HED replaces pole, restores service
WOODBURY – Hardwick Electric Department (HED) crews restored service to customers at 6 a.m., August 19, due to a major motor vehicle accident on Route 14 in Woodbury involving a utility pole and wires down. Two customers remained impacted, awaiting a service and still needing repairs. Due to the accident,[Read More…]
Sabin Pond Watershed Planning Underway
WOODBURY – The Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District (NRCD) is preparing a Lake Watershed Action Plan for the Sabin Pond watershed area, which includes Woodbury Lake, Greenwood Lake and Valley Lake. The state of Vermont selected the district to measure the area’s water quality and erosion levels on roads, wetlands,[Read More…]
Cliffs Clear to Hike and Climb Again
MARSHFIELD-WOODBURY – Hikers and rock climbers can return to Marshfield Mountain in Marshfield, and Nichols Ledge in Woodbury, now that peregrine falcon nesting season has ended. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont have confirmed that the majority of young falcons have learned to fly and should not[Read More…]
