AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPFAS Response in Bennington County: Vermont is stepping up help for South Bennington and Shaftsbury after research found PFOA contamination spread and worsened over time, offering free well testing and support while officials negotiate with the shuttered ChemFab owner. Tick Season Warning: ER visits for tick bites are spiking to the highest levels for this time of year since 2017, with Lyme disease still the most common tick-borne threat. Rail Upgrade Watch: Amtrak’s first next-generation Airo trainset has arrived in Seattle, kicking off a nationwide rollout that will replace aging cars on major routes—including the Vermonter. America’s 250th in Vermont: Covered bridges and downtown Bennington are getting in on the sesquicentennial—flags on historic bridges and 52 banners downtown for a three-year run. Weather & Community: Expect more summerlike warmth with only spot showers, plus local sports and graduations filling the weekend calendar.
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