AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPFAS Fallout in Tiverton: State testing shows 63 homes with PFAS (“forever chemicals”) above Rhode Island’s drinking-water standard, with more wells still being checked—another reminder that past contamination can linger for years. Narrow River Dredging Moves Forward: Narragansett’s final permit for the Narrow River dredging project has been approved, but town officials now face tight scheduling rules (with work windows that narrow as the year goes on) and a rush to coordinate agencies and procurement. Endangered Species Act Fight: Rhode Island AG Nick Brown is part of a multi-state push in court to block federal rollbacks that weaken habitat protections for threatened and endangered wildlife. Quonset Business Park Expansion: Quonset’s board approved lease changes to make room for General Dynamics Electric Boat’s next phase—new manufacturing/fabrication space plus added warehousing and material-handling areas. AmeriCorps Funding Protected: A settlement with the Trump administration keeps AmeriCorps programs funded through FY 2026–2027, shielding volunteer service work that supports communities statewide.
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