AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEarly Winter: A powerful cold front brought Vermont its strongest fall wind gusts so far, with 60 mph gusts in Colchester and the season’s first snow at higher elevations. Wildlife: An unusually pale porcupine spotted in North Pomfret has drawn attention; wildlife advocates urge people not to seek out the animal. Wastewater: Rutland’s treatment plant has halted sludge service for nearby towns after equipment failed. Repairs could take until late December, forcing some communities to pay much more for alternatives. Flood Recovery: A $4.2 million grant will fund 17 homes outside Barre’s floodplain and turn buyout properties into green space and a new park. Farms and Frost: UVM Extension advises covering crops to extend the growing season, as Vermont dairy operations continue to shrink. Climate Policy: New England states have joined a lawsuit challenging the EPA’s move to eliminate a key greenhouse-gas finding.
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