AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMental Health: Washington County Mental Health Services has become Vermont’s seventh certified community-based health center, expanding integrated care in a system now serving about 80% of Vermonters. Separately, a $4.95 million grant will support suicide-care training and improvements statewide; 140 Vermonters died by suicide in 2025. Child Care: Vermont providers reported the strongest finances and outlook among five states surveyed: 43% added or reopened classrooms or sites last year, and 64% said they were optimistic. Food Access: The number of Vermont retailers authorized to accept 3SquaresVT fell from 619 in 2025 to 574 by August, as more than 5,000 Vermonters lost benefits. Civic Life: Vermont marked its first Libraries Day Monday, celebrating libraries’ services beyond books and opening the door to state grants for programs such as early education. Voters will also decide on constitutional amendments addressing labor rights and equal-rights protections. Southern Vermont: A family of inns, restaurants and gathering places in Dorset, Manchester and Bennington will unite under the Shires Collection, launching Nov. 12.
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