AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVermont Supreme Court: The court upheld a Certificate of Public Good for a telecommunication tower in Westmore, rejecting neighbors’ claims about planning-deference, aesthetics, and whether the tower fits the municipal plan. Workforce & training: Vermont State University’s Manufacturing Collaborative in Randolph is recruiting technicians and students who show initiative—an effort aimed at strengthening advanced manufacturing talent for local employers. Agriculture & water quality: VHCB’s Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program awarded $943,745 in 2026 grants to working farms and forest businesses, including water-quality projects tied to manure management, soil health, and business viability. Energy storage: DOE cleared a Vermont long-duration battery project for the installation phase, advancing state energy storage plans. PFAS research: Landmark College and partners won a $7.9M NSF award to build a PFAS Environmental Research Network, with students collecting field data across Vermont. Business leadership: Peckham Industries named John R. Peckham interim CEO, while Wilmington Trust added Caralee Kennedy as a wealth advisor in Rutland. Construction impacts: A new Vermont highway construction roundup lists paving and bridge work affecting traffic statewide.
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