The historic Quechee Gorge Bridge on Route 4 — Vermont’s main east-west corridor — is ready for some important upgrades to improve its safety and sustainability. On Friday, U.S. Rep. Peter Welch arrived in Quechee to announce a $7.6 million federal allocation to speed up the project.

A boil water order is in effect for all Woodstock Aqueduct customers until further notice, due to the impact of a water line break in front of the Woodstock Recreation Center along Route 4. However, the process that will lead to lifting that order is well underway and may conclude this week.