AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDairy Industry Shock: Dairy Farmers of America will idle its St. Albans milk processing plant and close the adjoining Creamery & Supply store on Aug. 17, affecting about 80 workers and shifting Vermont milk processing to facilities in other states. Clean Water Planning: Vermont DEC is taking public comment on draft Tactical Basin Plans for the Upper Connecticut River Basin (June 15–July 15, with a June 23 hybrid meeting) and for the West, Williams, and Saxtons Rivers Basin (June 15–July 15, with meetings June 23 in Newfane and June 25 in Londonderry). Energy Costs: A new Energy Action Network analysis says fossil-fuel price spikes tied to the Iran war have added about $124 million in estimated costs for Vermont drivers and fuel oil customers since early March, with gasoline and fuel oil both up sharply. Workforce & Innovation: Cabot Hosiery Mills named David Steel VP of Product & Innovation, tasking him with leading product development from ideation through launch. Higher Ed Leadership: The UVM Foundation board appointed Christopher D. Jacobsen as its next president and CEO, effective Aug. 3. Local Redevelopment Watch: Vernon and the state are weighing potential redevelopment of the former Vermont Yankee site, with proposals including energy and data-center uses.
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