AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoExtreme Heat Watch: New England—including Rhode Island—is under an Extreme Heat Watch as a potentially record-setting heat wave builds across the East, with dangerous heat stress risks and little overnight relief. Harmful Algal Blooms: Toxic blooms are forcing closures of Massachusetts lakes and ponds, tied to warm, nutrient-rich water and runoff—an early warning for summer water quality. Local Safety Funding: Rhode Island’s congressional delegation announced nearly $19.25 million for safer streets on Aquidneck Island, targeting sidewalk gaps and crossings for pedestrians and cyclists. Second-Home Taxes: A new wave of “second home” taxation is spreading, including Rhode Island’s “Taylor Swift tax” on unoccupied homes—raising questions about housing impacts and local service costs. Recreation & Land Stewardship: Mountain bikers packed Bradford Preserve for a NEMBA ride, highlighting how trail-building and land trust partnerships keep outdoor access growing. Wildlife in Neighborhoods: A Rhode Island homeowner reported a black bear visiting a koi pond—another reminder that easy food and water can pull wildlife into communities. Weather: Rhode Island is set for a mostly pleasant June 30 with clouds building and a chance of late showers.
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