AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater Safety Update: RIDOH and DEM lifted the advisory at Brickyard Pond in Barrington after a harmful blue-green algae bloom cleared, but they’re still warning people to avoid Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield due to ongoing high-risk conditions. Public Health & Wildlife: The agencies say HAB toxins can cause skin, eye, and stomach illness, and they urge residents and pets not to swim or drink untreated water there. Energy Costs: Rhode Island Energy’s proposed rate increase tied to a higher allowed profit margin is under fire, with AG Peter Neronha asking regulators to reject the plan that could raise bills for 770,000+ customers. Local Governance & Transit: RIPTA is moving ahead with plans to shift the Providence bus hub from Kennedy Plaza, a change that could reshape daily commuting patterns. Wildlife & Recreation: A shark sighting at Narragansett Town Beach led to a temporary shutdown of swimming as lifeguards monitored the animal near bait fish.
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