AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFlood-Resilient Redevelopment: A local development corporation won the former Montpelier post office at auction for $540,000, far below its original asking price. Plans envision housing and commercial space designed to withstand flooding, but contamination found in the building remains a challenge. Water Quality: Hartford officials met with the state attorney general’s office over repeated violations at the Quechee wastewater plant. A breakdown at Rutland’s wastewater facility also halted sludge service for neighboring towns. Cold-Weather Boating: Starting Nov. 1, anyone on an open boat deck in Vermont must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket through May, a measure aimed at reducing risks from cold-water shock and hypothermia. Winter Outlook: Vermont saw its first snowflakes as the season’s cold arrived; a regional outlook calls for fewer cold days and more ice or mixed precipitation.
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