AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Arts & Sustainability: Three Vermont artists are turning foraged leaves, charred grapevines, and wild clay into eco-prints and natural dyes, treating the landscape like a creative supply closet. Food & Environment: A new University of Vermont–linked study says plastic contamination should be a central concern in food-waste programs, warning microplastics can persist in compost and end up in soils. Immigration & Community Safety: In Londonderry, residents gathered after an ICE raid detained five Ecuadorian people; organizers pushed back on rumors and clarified that a nearby farm had no connection to the arrests. Education & Community Life: Sunderland Elementary in Vermont is saying goodbye to a longtime teacher, Matt Howell, retiring after 28 years. Public Health & Aging Support: The Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging is accepting applications for caregiver support grants in Rutland and Bennington counties. Culture & Outdoors: The Quechee-based Eagle Cam is celebrating its first year with a bald eagle nesting story, while visitors can still watch the birds in person.
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