AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMental Health Access: Vermont’s CCN-Rutland Mental Health Services is expanding its “Open Access” model so people can walk in for same-day assessments—adding Child and Family Mental Health and increasing availability to five days a week. Workforce & Caregiving: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is launching its first paid Licensed Nursing Assistant training in August 2026, covering certification fees and offering a path to full-time jobs. Public Safety Staffing: Montpelier police are facing more vacancies as Chief Eric Nordenson and Deputy Chief Kevin Moulton head to Northfield, with the department still short-staffed and more officer departures expected. Justice Center Consolidation: Chittenden County’s community justice centers are consolidating into one Restorative Justice Center in Burlington starting July 1, raising questions about how services will shift for towns that previously had their own centers. Health Tech for Quitting Smoking: UVM’s Stephen Higgins won a new NIDA award to test a smartphone-based program using financial incentives to help pregnant people quit smoking. Local Business: Nostalgia Toys & More on Burlington’s Church Street will close July 5, citing rent, staffing, and theft pressures. Sports: Vermont swept New Hampshire in the Twin State Baseball Classic, and the Southern Vermont League named its girls lacrosse and Ultimate all-stars.
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