AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData center fight in Montpelier: Gov. Phil Scott vetoed Vermont’s H.727 data center bill, despite broad legislative support aimed at protecting air, water, communities, and ratepayers; critics say the final version’s “cash extraction” payment language and a water-pollution loophole were the fatal flaws. Stormwater upgrades in schools: Essex Westford School District is spending about $800,000 on stormwater remediation at multiple schools under the state’s Three-Acres Rule, with some delays from shipping issues. Weather watch: Vermont is heading into a rare stretch of steady temperatures, with highs varying by about 1.7 degrees over the next 10 days. Wildlife in focus: Vermont Fish & Wildlife explains why deer and moose antlers look fuzzy and red in velvet during this season. Recycling push: An opinion piece argues for “cash for empties” as a proven way to boost recycling. Brownfields cleanup: Springfield officials heard updates on cleanup at the former J&L plant, using an enhanced recovery approach to address bunker oil contamination. Canada goose management: Vermont sets a resident Canada goose hunting season starting Sept. 1, with multiple zones and bag limits. Infrastructure risk beyond bridges: A new study highlights how small culverts—often missed by federal inspection rules—can fail in storms and cut off rural communities.
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