AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMental Health Access: HCRS won $3.6 million from Vermont’s Department of Mental Health to build a 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Center in Brattleboro, with services starting January 2027 and added residential stabilization beds for youth. Public Health & Community Support: Vermont’s legal community raised $20,033 in its Hunger and Diaper Drive, supplying more than $192,316 in food plus thousands of diapers to local shelves statewide. Local Government & Immigration Prep: Montpelier is preparing for Election Day by planning to deputize city councilors and others to help handle concerns about federal immigration agents showing up at City Hall. Environment & Safety: Hartford Memorial Middle School crews removed low-concentration PCBs found in paint during a chimney replacement tied to the district’s $21 million facilities bond. Housing Reality Check: A new op-ed argues Vermont’s core problem is housing production, not population trends—pointing to a decade-long shortfall in homes built. Arts & Culture: Studio Place Arts hosted an “Art Social” in Barre to connect residents with new exhibits and local music, including a long-running “Rock Solid” granite-trade show. Weekend Picks: Fall events spotlighted include fairs, festivals, and family-friendly activities across the state.
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