AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPower & Grid Upgrade: National Grid has started a multi-year, $470 million project to replace aging structures and improve a high-voltage transmission line corridor running from Vernon, Vermont, through southeastern New Hampshire, with work phased over four years and expected to be in operation by late 2030. Severe Weather Watch: A shifting heat dome is fueling midweek thunderstorms across New England, with a Level 2 severe risk for far northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and much of Maine, mainly for damaging wind gusts. Flood Memory & Preparedness: Vermonters are marking the three-year anniversary of July 10 flooding with firsthand accounts of how storms have reshaped evacuation planning and shelter safety. Local Governance & Accountability: A new Vermont auditor report reviews how sheriffs are held accountable and flags ongoing problems in financial recordkeeping and training needs. Health & Environment: Dartmouth Hitchcock’s rooftop pollen counter is giving clinicians a closer look at what’s in the air, improving allergy and immunology care across Vermont and New Hampshire. PFAS in Focus: A new explainer highlights how “forever chemicals” show up widely in everyday products and links long-term exposure to serious health risks. Road & Bridge Impacts: This week’s construction schedule includes closures and lane reductions, including a Depot St. bridge closure extending through mid-August.
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