AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMemorial Day momentum: Vermont’s Senate gave preliminary approval to a bottle bill tweak that raises the producer handling fee by a penny, with redemption centers set to use the money for upgrades and staffing—though lawmakers are split on whether it will push drink prices higher. PFAS watch: Southern Bennington and Shaftsbury residents are getting free bottled water and well testing as PFAS contamination tied to the former ChemFab site is found to have spread and worsened over time. Roads and logistics: A busy week of construction is planned across state highways and interstates, including I-89 paving and I-91 work, plus local detours and bridge closures tied to ongoing repairs. Community & business: Girls on the Run Vermont is gearing up for statewide 5Ks in June, while the SBA will honor Vermont Small Business Persons of the Year in Burlington on June 11. Lake Champlain protection: Two nonprofits are combining legal muscle and data work to tackle marine debris and push policy change for the basin.
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