AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoShark Migration: Warming waters are driving more shark species into New England, with experts pointing to repeat sightings off Cape Cod and Rhode Island as a climate-linked seasonal pattern. Coastal Resilience & Local Parks: Pawtucket is moving ahead with major park upgrades, including a new John Street Park and a reconstructed Veterans Park Pool with splash pad and pavilion plans. Weather Watch: Rhode Island’s Sept. 6 forecast calls for a cool, mostly dry day—high around 70–72°F—plus a sunnier, warmer Labor Day Monday. Winter Outlook: NOAA says El Niño is likely to bring Rhode Island a warmer, wetter 2026–27 winter. Disaster Funding Fight: Rhode Island lawmakers and Gov. Dan McKee are pushing back after FEMA again denied blizzard relief, while the state secured $6.348 million for Fox Point hurricane barrier upgrades. Energy Costs: Rhode Islanders should expect more utility rate hikes this winter as regulators finalize Rhode Island Energy distribution charges. Elections & Environment: Next week’s primaries include races where housing, wastewater, and coastal access are front-and-center.
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