AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCold-Weather Safety: Near-record cold is forecast Friday into Saturday. A new Vermont law will require boaters on open decks to wear life jackets from Nov. 1 through May 1. Clean Water: The state is seeking public input by Nov. 12 on how to direct about $43 million in fiscal 2028 water-quality funding. Working Lands: Eligible farms, forestry and food businesses can apply by Dec. 10 for grants of $10,000 to $50,000, with no matching funds required. Libraries & Home Heating: Vermont’s first Libraries Day is Oct. 19. Residents can also borrow firewood moisture meters from 63 public libraries to help burn wood more cleanly. State Economy: Vermont ranked third nationally for growth in self-remitted taxes from fiscal 2021 to 2025, with payments per return up 58.3%, according to an analysis of IRS data. Outdoor Access: The state is restoring fire towers on Elmore and Spruce mountains, replacing stairs and adding railings; helicopters will carry materials to the summits.
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