AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNor’easter Watch: A long-duration coastal storm is battering New England with damaging wind, heavy rain, and rough seas; forecasts call for about 1–2 inches of rain in Vermont through Tuesday morning, with storm impacts continuing into Monday. Repair Culture: Burlington’s Old North End Repair Cafe is drawing people to fix broken items and cut waste, part of a broader push as Vermont still sends large volumes of trash to landfills. Toxic Cleanup in Schools: Hartford Memorial Middle School crews removed PCB-containing paint during a chimney replacement project, with the state saying levels are low unless materials are disturbed. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: Vermont and other East Coast states sued the Trump administration over $1.4 billion buyouts meant to cancel offshore wind leases, escalating a wider court battle over billions in payments. Plastic Pollution Push: Vermont Sen. Peter Welch and others reintroduced a bill to ban toxic substances in plastic beverage bottles and steer pollution grants toward rural and underserved communities. Local Land Use: Bennington approved Neumeyer Farm Phase 2, including zoning changes for a micro-distillery.
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