PFAS Health Watch: New reporting reiterates how “forever chemicals” show up widely in everyday products and blood, with long-term exposure linked to cancer and immune and thyroid harm. Housing & Construction Costs: Vermont’s 802 Homes Catalog is set to roll out later this year with 10 free home designs meant to cut building costs and expand affordable, adaptable options. Modular Manufacturing: A grant-funded study says Fair Haven’s former Skyline factory could restart modular home production, with local capacity and a path to scale. Food Supply Alerts: Aldi recalled frozen kimchi and tofu kimbap in multiple states (including Vermont) due to undeclared fish allergen risk. Downtown Buildout: Burlington’s Main Street construction is nearly done, with a July 17-18 block party celebrating new sidewalks, stormwater upgrades, and a protected bike lane. Transportation Work Zones: VermontBiz published a weekly roundup of state highway and interstate construction affecting traffic across I-89 and I-91. Insurance & Captives: The Hartford launched a construction-focused group captive in Vermont, managed by SRS, aiming to offer long-term risk financing for contractors. Dairy Industry Trade: The American Dairy XPO is gearing up for Nov. 4-5 in Syracuse, highlighting processor investment and growth across the Northeast. Vermont Farmland Resilience: Welch, Sanders and Balint reintroduced the BUFFER Act to help farmers access CRP funding for flood and erosion protection. Elections Logistics: Vermont’s Secretary of State reminded voters how to request and return primary ballots ahead of Aug. 11.