AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCommunity Recovery: Turning Point Center of Central Vermont is opening a new Recovery Center in Barre (18 South Main St.) with a Sept. 15 grand opening focused on peer support, healing, and connection for people and families affected by substance use. Leadership Change: Mercy Connections’ longtime executive director Lisa Falcone announced her retirement after eight years, citing major growth, governance changes, and millions secured for operations and services. Local Culture & Outdoors: Veerio launched a pilot app in Chittenden County to make it easier to find everyday Vermont events in one place. Public Safety: Vermont’s debate over e-bikes and unregulated e-motos continues after multiple accidents involving riders of different ages. Food & Health: A Hannaford recall raised questions about how salmonella can contaminate cooked foods, with health officials explaining cross-contact risks. Civic Life: A federal lawsuit challenges Milton’s volunteer appointment decisions as retaliation tied to free speech. Sports: Yale opened its season with a 2-0 win over Vermont in New Haven. Politics: Bernie Sanders endorsed Florida Democrat Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate, boosting a national spotlight on the race.
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