AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWastewater: Voters approved leasing seven acres of unused sewer property for a biosolids-handling plant, which could save up to $500,000 a year and bring in revenue. Some residents raised concerns about odors and added truck traffic. Clean Water: The R.I. Infrastructure Bank received $38.7 million in federal funding to inventory and replace lead service lines statewide, with no charge to property owners. Renewable Energy: A $9.3 million solar, battery-storage and EV-charging project will expand renewable power at the Capitol Hill campus. Construction is expected to start in early 2027. Recycling: DEM is seeking public comment on a study of a bottle bill and extended producer responsibility program, which could work together to improve the state’s recycling rates and reduce litter. Active Transportation: Advocates are pressing for a shared-use “rail with trail” along Aquidneck Island’s 13-mile rail corridor, linking communities and offering an alternative to driving.
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