AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorkplace Safety: A 58-year-old subcontractor died after an aerial lift tipped at the Casella Waste Systems landfill in Coventry; police say he wasn’t harnessed and the incident appears accidental, with an autopsy planned. MLB Draft (Vermont): Vermont Academy right-hander Kaiden McCarthy became the highest-ever Vermonter picked in the MLB summer draft, selected by the Atlanta Braves in the second round (No. 48). Local Culture & Community: Burlington hosted “Spotlight Vermont 250,” bringing together more than 30 museums and historical groups at City Hall Park to celebrate the state’s history. Public Safety (Missing Person): Vermont State Police issued an update after Donald Dacey, 78, was reported missing in Bradford; he was later found safe. Consumer Protection: Vermont AG Charity Clark highlighted a multistate Cash App settlement, with Block Inc. paying $45 million after claims the app didn’t properly screen new users for scams. Infrastructure: National Grid began a $470 million transmission line upgrade project stretching from Vernon, Vt., into New Hampshire, with work planned in phases through late 2030. Sports (Youth): The 14-U Kingdom All-Stars advanced to the Vermont State 14-U Babe Ruth title game after wins over Central Vermont (10-0) and Essex (12-4).
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