AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPFAS Legal Fight: A new class action suit targets PFOA contamination in Bennington and Shaftsbury, where DEC has confirmed PFAS in about 125 additional wells tied to the former Chemfab site—raising fresh pressure for cleanup and accountability. Severe Weather Watch: The Northeast braces for rounds of storms that could bring flash flooding, damaging winds, hail, and a low chance of tornadoes, with Vermont included in the risk area. Flood-Damaged Housing Decision: Montpelier’s DRB approved demolition of a flood-damaged historic building on Elm Street to make way for at least six housing units, as the city wrestles with similar losses. Climate & Energy Research: UVM and partners won $5.9M from the NSF to expand real-time snowpack monitoring across northern New England, linking winter weather to the outdoor economy. Community Climate Grants: Killington Resort awarded a $3,000 grant to the Mount Holly Conservation Trust to support habitat protection and outdoor recreation. Water Quality Tools: UVM Extension’s “Test & Protect” project is adding soil sampling kits to Lake Champlain Basin libraries to help residents reduce runoff and make smarter lawn and garden choices. Sky News: Vermont will see a partial lunar eclipse “Blood Moon” tonight, though clouds could affect visibility.
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