AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLake Champlain: Vermont State Police recovered the body of Douglas Brooks, 48, of Burlington, after he went missing from a fishing boat in Ferrisburgh. Public Health: Measles cases in Orleans County prompted state officials to urge clinicians to report suspected infections statewide. Housing & Homelessness: Vermont’s latest count identified 3,286 people experiencing homelessness, up 3% from last year; organizers say the tally likely misses people, and child and unsheltered homelessness rose. Burlington: The City Council confirmed Anthony Geraci as police chief in a 10-2 vote, with two councilors raising concerns about accountability. Local Government: Brattleboro’s charter panel proposes an open town meeting in January and a townwide vote on the budget in March; voters will decide the changes March 2. Cost of Living: Vermont’s minimum wage is set to rise 49 cents in January. Heating oil is above $6 a gallon, about $2.50 higher than a year ago; residents seeking heating help can call 211.
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