AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTick-borne illness research: UNH has received an $8 million NSF grant to study ticks across New Hampshire, including how climate and habitat affect the deer tick, dog tick, and winter tick, with researchers setting up 22 monitoring stations statewide. Wildlife crossings: Keene is planning small underpasses to help amphibians safely cross a road during spring migrations, building on results from Vermont crossings that cut deaths by 80%. Severe weather: A severe thunderstorm warning hit parts of New Hampshire (including Rockingham County and southeastern Hillsborough), with hail and damaging wind gusts expected before the alert expired early afternoon. Air and weather outlook: Forecasters say Thursday brings cooler, drier air and lower humidity, with only minor haze from wildfire smoke aloft, plus a high surf advisory along parts of the MA/RI coast. Food safety: New Hampshire farms and public health groups are watching the national Cyclospora outbreak, as local producers report shifting demand and heightened food-safety planning. Energy policy debate: A commentary argues Northeastern states’ green energy mandates are driving up electricity costs, pointing to rising rates in the region. Local infrastructure: Crews began decommissioning the Bedford toll plaza on the F.E. Everett Turnpike, switching fully to electronic tolling and starting demolition planning.
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