AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSevere Storm Watch for NH: A weekend setup is priming the Northeast for damaging thunderstorms, with New Hampshire in the mix for gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning as warnings expire and new threats shift through the region. Data Center Backlash in Nottingham: After a proposal sparked major community pushback, Nottingham’s planning board is holding a special meeting to dig into what state law and local zoning can do about data centers, including concerns about water quality, noise, and power costs. Emissions Testing Fight: Gordon-Darby is pressing a court challenge to keep New Hampshire’s vehicle emissions testing program alive, arguing federal law should require the state to maintain it—while the state points to limits on federal mandates. Wildlife-Friendly Recycling: York Harbor installed its first fishing line recycling bins to prevent discarded line from entangling fish and birds, part of a broader coastal effort. PFAS Cleanup Pressure: New Hampshire advocates are pushing back against weakening federal safeguards tied to “forever chemicals,” warning that more contamination could reach drinking water. Sea Lamprey Reminder: Vermont and New Hampshire are urging people not to disturb spawning sea lamprey in the Connecticut River basin, noting the fish’s ecological role.
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