AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLand Conservation: Foster voters will decide whether the town can redirect part of its property-sale tax revenue from the land trust; Question 8 would guarantee the trust at least half, rather than all, of the town’s share. Stormwater: Newport is weighing a monthly fee based on paved and roofed surfaces to fund runoff management, while Cumberland has completed a $1.2 million project to reduce flooding and treat runoff in its business district. Coastal Resilience: Newport’s sea-level-rise symposium brought preservationists and planners together to address risks to historic properties, nearly half of which the Newport Restoration Foundation says lie in flood hazard areas. Salt Marshes: URI research finds blue crabs’ presence changes how ribbed mussels cling to marshes and feed, with potential effects on marsh stability and coastal protection. Drinking Water: A national study warns that treating low PFAS readings as zero could conceal contamination, underscoring the importance of how water test results are reported.
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