AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVermont History & Civic Life: The Vermont Secretary of State’s office is launching a free summer speaker series, “Those Who Came Before: 250 Years of Vermont History,” using state archives to explore the Revolution’s legacy, Vermont State Hospital burial records, and more. Ticket Prices: Gov. Maura Healey is pushing a Massachusetts plan to close the “great divide” in resale ticket prices, building on Vermont’s earlier cap law. Local Water Quality: Black River Action Team (BRAT) received a $3,000 Watersheds United Vermont grant to help scope and develop projects that protect streams and reduce stormwater damage. Public Safety: Vermont State Police are investigating a mail theft case in Vernon after a trash bag full of stolen mail was found. Agriculture & Food Economy: Vermont dairy farmers say they’re being left behind as processing closures and high costs squeeze farms, while competition grows in other states. Education Policy: A new Vermont education law pays districts to merge, but critics warn there’s a gap in oversight and clear targets for savings. Community & Culture: Volunteers at Brattleboro’s Estey Organ Museum got a surprise $35,000 gift that helped pay off half a long-ago mortgage.
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