Cyanobacteria Watch: Vermont health and environmental officials are urging beachgoers to learn what blue-green algae blooms look like and to avoid contact—especially when water looks like pea soup or spilled paint, or when bright green pinhead-like specks float. PFAS Legal Fight: New England Waste Services of Vermont (NEWSVT) is appealing a Vermont Environmental Court decision that would require an Act 250 permit for a PFAS removal system at the Casella landfill in Coventry, arguing the commissioner lacks authority. Wildlife Coexistence: A Vermont wildlife management commentary warns that bear “management” that relies on killing more bears won’t stop future conflicts, calling for community-wide trash and birdfeeder changes. Local Recreation Funding: Montgomery received nearly $50,000 for town forest improvements, including a bridge, parking lot work, and trail and signage upgrades. Burlington Transportation Milestone: The final segment of the Champlain Parkway opened to the public Monday, completing a long-delayed car-and-bike connection through the South End. Northern Lights Alert: A minor geomagnetic storm could make auroras visible in Vermont and other northern states overnight, though sightings depend on storm strength. Housing Grant in Mendon: Mendon’s new housing grant program saw its first application rejected and the second approved with invoice review requirements. Healthcare Workforce: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is accepting applications for its first paid LNA training program starting August 2026.