AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoute 7 Reconstruction: Vermont just landed nearly $20 million to rebuild U.S. Route 7 between Brandon and Pittsford, with wider shoulders, drainage upgrades, bridge and safety work, and wildlife crossings; construction is slated to start this fall and finish by fall 2028. Flood Risk Weather: Showers and downpours are expected to linger into Tuesday, with heavier rain and flash-flood risk focused on southern New England. Emerald Ash Borer Watch: Vermont officials are urging Newport-area homeowners with ash trees to stay alert as Emerald Ash Borer continues spreading, with local monitoring and management efforts underway. Private Wells Testing: State health officials are encouraging Newport Center private well owners to test after a study found elevated naturally occurring uranium and gross alpha radiation in some wells. Mosquito-Borne Illness Trends: Vermont reports mosquito-borne illnesses are trending down, linked to drought-driven lower mosquito populations, though warm and wet weather could bring more mosquitoes. Extreme Heat Safety: With heat still a concern, the Red Cross highlights hydration, cooling centers, and extra precautions for outdoor workers and athletes. Drownings Update: Vermont State Police identified a Fairfax man who drowned after jumping into the Lamoille River to save a child, and also identified a brother and sister who drowned near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia. Clean-Energy Diesel Replacement: Vermont is accepting applications for Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust funding to replace or repower older diesel vehicles and equipment with all-electric options.
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