AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVermont Veterans Home vandalized in Bennington: Bennington Police are investigating overnight graffiti that defaced honor roll memorials at the Vermont Veterans Home, including messages painted in red and white. Volunteers and veterans groups cleaned the monuments after the incident, and police say the investigation is still in its early stages, asking anyone with information to call. Public safety updates: Vermont State Police cited two men after a June 17 Swanton shooting where target practice sent a round into an 84-year-old woman’s home; both face reckless endangerment-related charges. In Berlin, troopers also cited people tied to an underage drinking party. Local traffic and community services: A crash shut down US Route 5 S in Fairlee for several hours, and multiple roadwork projects are scheduled across the region. Community events and culture: Veerio launched a Chittenden County pilot to help residents find local events in one place, and Bennington’s Bennington 250 committee announced a 250 for 250 year-end gala. Agriculture and economy: Fewer farmers are showing up at Vermont markets, with shoppers noticing more craft vendors as growers weigh costs against profits.
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