AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMeteor Update: NASA says the loud New England “sonic boom” was a ~5-foot, elephant-weight meteor that broke up about 31 miles up and scattered fragments into Cape Cod Bay, with energy estimated around 230 tons of TNT—an eerie reminder that space debris does reach Rhode Island. Public Health: CDC reporting shows tick bites sending more people to ERs, with warmer weather driving higher tick activity in the Northeast; Rhode Island is heading into peak Lyme season, so quick tick removal and extra outdoor caution are key. Food Access After Storms: Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation awarded $562,000 in Rhode Island/Connecticut grants, including support for emergency meal delivery to homebound seniors after the 2026 winter storm. Energy & Climate Policy: Rhode Island lawmakers are debating renewable-energy funding in the FY27 budget, with changes aimed at “saving” programs and making green bonds greener. Local Weather: June 2 looks sunny and mild—upper 60s to low 70s, dry with breezy moments.
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