AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFall Foliage Watch: UVM researchers say Vermont’s peak leaf color depends on a “delicate dance” of weather, water, and tree chemistry, and this year’s timing and brilliance could shift with recent temperatures and climate stress. Public Health: Leaping Bear Farm in Vermont is recalling eggs after Salmonella was found in eggs and environmental samples; officials linked 14 illnesses and warn people not to eat or compost recalled cartons. Wildlife & Disease: Health officials in South Hero are urging rabies precautions after a rabid raccoon was confirmed, raising concern that the virus may be circulating among local wildlife. Endangered Species Fight: A coalition of states, including Vermont’s AG Nessel, is suing to block federal rollbacks to Endangered Species Act protections that would weaken habitat safeguards. Renewables & Power: Rhode Island Energy is pivoting from offshore to an onshore wind deal in northern Maine, as federal permitting battles continue. Local Roads: Colchester’s I-89 Exit 16 diverging diamond interchange is set to open overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with additional paving and traffic impacts across the region. Construction & Traffic: VermontBiz lists ongoing I-89 and I-91 paving and bridge work with lane closures and speed reductions through the week. Land Use & Retail: Walmart is moving ahead with permitting for a Rutland supercenter at the old Diamond Run Mall, with local officials citing environmental and site-condition concerns.
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