AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat & Safety: A Rhode Island heat advisory stays in effect for the holiday weekend, with temps easing slightly but still feeling near 102°F; officials also adjusted Boston Pops Fireworks timing to avoid the hottest gate-opening window. Sustainable Farming: Winterhawk Vineyards in South Kingstown was named the first Rhode Island winery recognized under the state’s Green Breweries-style sustainability program, with a July 9 certification ceremony. Fisheries Policy: NOAA rolled out a New England-focused seafood competitiveness plan aimed at cutting monitoring burdens, revisiting area closures, and boosting fleet capacity and profitability for fishermen. Road Work: RIDOT will close a Route 101 segment for about two weeks starting July 13 for Killy Brook Bridge rehabilitation, with a signed detour and local access maintained. Food & Farm Bill: Tribes and small producers say federal farm-food programs are crucial for culturally significant crops, but recent cuts have made planning harder. Local Arts/Industry: Providence indie rock band Deer Tick released its self-produced album “Coin-O-Matic,” keeping a Rhode Island spotlight on music production.
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