AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Lands Planning: Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources is asking the public to weigh in on proposed rules for how state lands are planned and managed going forward, with comments due June 18. The plan is meant to formalize public engagement and clarify how routine maintenance and other land uses get handled across roughly 370,000 acres. PFAS Fallout in Bennington County: South Bennington and Shaftsbury are getting state-backed well testing and free water as PFAS concerns tied to the shuttered ChemFab site keep evolving, with officials also negotiating with the current owner. Local Business Pressure: A Montpelier taproom owner is adding his voice to the fight over credit card fees, arguing the costs are rising and largely non-negotiable for small businesses. Housing Reality Check: A new national analysis finds most Americans can’t afford new homes—Vermont is near the top of the “priced out” list. Community & Culture: Bennington’s 250th anniversary banners are back downtown for year two, and Burlington’s Winooski Farmers Market kicks off its season.
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