AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLocal Government: Bennington City Council approved a 1.4% cut to the property tax levy and advanced Neumeyer Farm Park Phase 2, plus zoning changes that would allow a micro-distillery as a conditional use. Public Safety/Traffic: Vermont Route 113 in West Fairlee reopened after a state police “police incident” and later a “non-suspicious death investigation,” with both lanes closed in the morning. Health Care: HCRS won $3.6 million to build a 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Center in Brattleboro, aiming to start walk-in services in January 2027. Community & Culture: Burlington-area repair culture got a spotlight with the Old North End Repair Cafe, where volunteers fix belongings to cut waste and build connections. Environment/Utilities: Vermont’s forestry training group VT-LEAP announced fall workshops starting Oct. 6, including “Professionalism in Forestry,” tied to sustainability education for landowners and loggers. Business/Workforce: BDCC’s Brattleboro manufacturing event is set for Oct. 8, with tours and a workforce-focused panel.
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