AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCoastal Wildlife Watch: Sandbar sharks (brown sharks) are being spotted off Block Island and across southern New England, with Atlantic Shark Institute reporting a surge that’s changing beach and fishing routines. Local Infrastructure: RIDOT will shift traffic patterns starting Aug. 28 on the South County Trail Bridge at Route 4 in East Greenwich, including a “road diet” lane layout and a temporary on-ramp access change. Land-Use & Sacred Ground: North Smithfield’s Planning Board is set to consider the Rankin Estates subdivision, a proposal that would clear about 250 acres of forest and affect wetlands tied to Indigenous sacred claims. State Policy & Housing: Rhode Island’s “Taylor Swift Tax” is facing a legal challenge from 40+ wealthy homeowners, arguing the levy unfairly targets high-value second homes. Wildlife Management: DEM’s annual summer deer survey is underway, alongside new reporting that deer-vehicle strikes dropped in 2025—an early read on population trends. Public Health & Food Safety: A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has expanded to additional states and jurisdictions, including Rhode Island. Workplace Safety: Rhode Island prosecutors charged three business owners after labor investigations found alleged wage theft and uninsured workers’ compensation coverage.
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