AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Governance: Hinesburg voters will decide in November whether to adopt a 1% local option tax after the selectboard schedules an Oct. 7 informational meeting to answer questions about the proposal. Local Governance: Hinesburg’s neighbor Bristol already approved the tax, which funds capital infrastructure, climate resilience, and emergency preparedness. Education & Taxes: A new Vermont Public poll finds Vermonters are unhappy with school performance, with 43% rating statewide schools excellent or good, while many are less ready to change how schools are funded. Elections: Vermont Public is also publishing a tool to help voters look up who’s on their ballot and where to vote for the Nov. 3 general election, including two constitutional amendments. Public Safety: Vermont State Police are searching for an 83-year-old man missing in the Albert C. Lord State Forest. Environment & Agriculture: Vermont’s Farm to School CSA grant applications are open, offering $150,000 for early learners’ CSA shares, with an optional webinar Oct. 7 and a Nov. 12 deadline. Health & Community: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice received a $7,200 grant to support adult home healthcare, as Medicare reimbursement pressures continue. Sports & Community: Barre’s BOR ice rink is unlikely to open this season after testing found multiple leaks in its aging refrigeration system.
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