AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHarm Reduction in Central Vermont: The Central Vermont Prevention Coalition is hosting Central Vermont’s first “Save a Life Day” on Sept. 24 (4–6 p.m.) at the Universalist Church lawn in Barre, with free naloxone (Narcan), overdose prevention info, and Into Light Project portraits sharing real stories from Vermonters affected by addiction. Education & Second Chances: Vermont Adult Learning held a Windham County Class of 2026 graduation in Brattleboro, celebrating 15 adult learners overcoming work and family barriers to earn diplomas/GEDs and build toward citizenship and workforce goals. Maternal Care Access: A new report highlights how rural Vermont is running out of places to give birth, with travel times and closures pushing some areas toward “obstetric desert” risk. Affordable Housing Opens in the Northeast Kingdom: RuralEdge and Community National Bank are welcoming tenants to phase one of Newport Crossing, adding 40 permanently affordable units plus community-focused amenities. Local Culture & Community: Pittsford Village Farm is set to open with a childcare center, affordable apartments, and a new retail spot after a multi-year restoration effort. Food Safety: Leaping Bear Farm in Windsor County has recalled eggs after Salmonella Enteritidis was detected, with Vermont health officials linking 14 illnesses to the strain. AI Policy Debate: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for a pause on advanced AI development and a ban on superintelligence, as lawmakers and tech leaders renew pressure for federal oversight.
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