AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSevere Weather Aftermath: Storms tore through Vermont Thursday, with a possible tornado damaging homes in Woodstock and crews still assessing the scene; officials reported widespread power outages (more than 20,000 at peak) and flooding impacts, including a flash flood warning in Bennington County and downed trees and power lines across the state. Weather Watch Updates: Tornado warnings and watches across New England were issued and then lifted as storms moved on, but the National Weather Service continued investigating rotation and damage paths. Local Cleanup & Safety: Residents in towns like Northfield reported major tree and power-line damage as utilities worked to restore service. Energy & Land-Use Politics: Gov. Phil Scott praised lawmakers for repealing parts of Act 181’s land-use rules while urging more “balance,” keeping the housing-versus-environment debate front and center. Battery Project Scrutiny: A Vergennes battery storage proposal is drawing fresh concern from nearby residents over whether promised savings will actually materialize. Pesticide Push: A bipartisan bill in Congress would fully ban paraquat nationwide, citing Parkinson’s links—Vermont already has moved on localized restrictions. Community Conservation: A Brattleboro rally is set to unveil a regional trail-and-riverfront vision, aiming to reconnect communities through the Route 119 bridges.
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