AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFederal Funding & Flood Recovery: FEMA approved nearly $7 million for New England disaster recovery, including more than $6 million for Vermont to reimburse bridge and rail repairs tied to 2024 flooding and to support hazard mitigation. State Policy & Safety: Vermont’s vehicle inspection rules are being adjusted to reduce burdens—inspectors will fail cars only for immediate safety risks, with other issues flagged for owners. Local Business & Economy: Chester Hardware & Mercantile in Chester filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, with court filings detailing separate ownership of the business and the building. Health & Community: A new nonprofit, Green Mountain Birthing Center, is forming after Copley’s birthing center closure, aiming for a freestanding center in Waterbury by 2028. Public Health Watch: New Hampshire reported five confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in 2026, with no links to outbreaks so far. Crime & Courts: Bennington Superior Court denied bail for Joseph Edward Botz in an armed robbery case, citing repeat-violent-offender concerns. Vermont Business & Jobs: UVM Health Central Vermont Medical Center named Marc Kosak as its next president and COO. Arts & Local Life: Vermont State Archives launched a free summer speaker series marking America’s 250th anniversary.
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