AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoVermont Climate & Energy: Connecticut and other New England states, including Vermont, are teaming up for a Sept. 30 regional nuclear policy summit to weigh “advanced nuclear” options for grid reliability, affordability, and zero-carbon goals. Wildlife & Land Conservation: Vermont’s Snake Mountain Wildlife Management Area will expand by 256 acres in Addison and Weybridge, adding habitat for peregrine falcons and endangered bats, with timber rights for 900+ acres also in the mix. Public Health & Community Support: Neighborhood Connections will host a free Living Well Health & Wellness Fair Aug. 28 in Londonderry, with local produce, a barbecue, and exhibitors including Efficiency Vermont and the Climate Action Office. Substance Use Recovery: Turning Point Center of Central Vermont is holding a Sept. 15 grand opening for a new Recovery Center in Barre focused on peer recovery support. State Policy & Accountability: A Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital staffing cut is raising alarms after Recovery Services clinicians were reduced from four to one. National Environment Watch: Texas shelters are pausing adoptions as the New World screwworm spreads, while Colorado biologists rushed to save rare trout from wildfire danger. Local Safety: A fatal ATV crash in Weston killed a 14-year-old; an 18-year-old passenger was treated for minor injuries.
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