AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFloodplain Development: Vermont DEC reviewed a proposed gas station in Barton, where the site lies in a floodplain. The plan calls for removing old underground tanks and installing a double-walled replacement. Lake Champlain Spill: A boat that sank at a Colchester marina Sunday leaked fuel into the lake. Local firefighters and the state hazardous-materials team used containment booms to limit the spread. Cleaner Fleets: More than $3 million remains available in state grants to help public and private fleets replace older diesel trucks, buses and forklifts with electric equipment; applications are accepted monthly through December or until funds run out. Weather: Tuesday’s rain could bring 1–2 inches to many towns, easing expanding dry conditions, before the season’s chilliest air arrives this weekend. Working Lands: Vermont’s Working Lands Business Enhancement grants offer $10,000 to $50,000 for eligible farms, forestry and related businesses, with applications due Dec. 10. Electric Aviation: South Burlington-based BETA Technologies completed Utah test flights carrying medical cargo in its all-electric aircraft, demonstrating a potential new use for electric aviation.
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