AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFirst Snow: Vermont saw the season’s first flakes as a sharp cold snap swept the state. Farm and Forest Recovery: A state disaster aid program opens Oct. 26 for farmers and timber owners hit by weather-related losses in 2023 and 2024, with up to $75,000 available per applicant. Water Systems: A breakdown at Rutland’s wastewater plant halted sludge service for neighboring towns, while Hartford is meeting with the attorney general’s office over repeated violations at the Quechee plant. Climate Policy: New England states joined a lawsuit challenging the federal rollback of power-plant emissions limits. Sustainable Housing: Hinesburg’s planned Riggs Meadow development includes 36 affordable homes with geothermal heating and cooling. Community Resilience: Vermont awarded $870,000 in grants to support resilience hubs across 19 projects.
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