AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCOVID Watch: A highly mutated COVID subvariant, BA.3.2 “cicada,” is rising and could push summer case activity higher—especially worrying for seniors amid lingering vaccination gaps. Tourism & Local Economy: Newport kicked off its 10th annual Oyster and Chowder Festival on Bowen’s Wharf, with free admission and extra traffic expected through May 17, right as Quahog Week starts. Education & Workforce: Salve Regina is launching a new bachelor’s in tourism, hospitality, and event management for fall 2026, plus new minors and post-master certificates now enrolling. Public Health Infrastructure: Westerly is moving into a new phase of lead service line replacements with a $20M, two-year EquiFlow initiative aimed at faster, measurable results. Regulatory/Compliance: FDA inspection results for Providence- and Kent-county-area companies in April were “No Action Indicated,” meaning no operational changes were required. Energy Costs: Gas prices remain volatile; Newport County’s lowest reported regular gas hit $4.15 in the week ending May 9.
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