AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHomelessness Response Overhaul: Gov. Phil Scott signed H.938, creating a new Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum with disability protections, tailored expectations, and permanent supportive housing. Clean Water Planning: DEC is taking public comment on draft tactical basin plans for the Upper Connecticut River (June 15–July 15) and the West, Williams, and Saxtons Rivers Basin, with hybrid meetings set in Newfane and Londonderry. Flood Risk, River Access: The Vermont River Conservancy is planning removal of four historic dams near Montpelier to reduce flood risk and reconnect the Winooski River for recreation. Severe Weather Watch: Thursday brings a heightened threat of damaging straight-line winds and an isolated tornado risk across parts of Vermont and New England. Wildlife & Pollinators: Milton’s BioBlitz invites residents to document local species via iNaturalist, while a separate push urges saving bees by phasing out neonics. Public Health & Safety: Vermont’s 211 help line will cut overnight staffing starting in July, routing callers to emergency services after 10 p.m. Legal/Policy Fight: A federal move would limit citizen pollution lawsuits under the Clean Air Act, raising alarms for residents trying to hold polluters accountable.
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