AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorkforce Pipeline: Workforce in Motion is bringing hands-on career exploration to the Champlain Valley Expo on Sept. 29, with a student summit followed by a community career fair—building on last May’s Rutland event that drew 1,150 students and 65 businesses. Energy & Power: Green Mountain Power is hosting a free summer tour of the Kingdom Community Wind project in Lowell on July 22, offering a close-up look at how wind power works. Water Infrastructure: Northfield has started demolition of the Cross Brothers Dam in Dog River to improve water quality, restore habitat, and reduce maintenance and safety concerns. Climate Courts: A new National Academies climate attribution review is fueling a fast-growing legal fight, with fossil-fuel interests threatening subpoenas as the report could shape future lawsuits. Local Business/Tech: GlobalFoundries and ECHO announced a five-year partnership to expand STEM outreach across Vermont, including more classroom support and a farther-reaching STEM truck. Public Safety: Vermont Police Academy training is expanding to help officers spot cannabis-impaired drivers, responding to rising crash data. Health & Community: Springfield Hospital will close its adult day program Sept. 30, citing financial strain and underuse since COVID.
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