AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSevere Storms & Power Loss: Thousands of New Hampshire residents were left without power after Thursday’s storms, with the outage count dropping to under 10,000 by late night as crews worked to restore service. Tornado Risk Watch: The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for all of New Hampshire through 7 p.m., with officials urging residents to stay weather-ready even as active warnings later eased. Local Landfill Fight: Casella Waste Systems withdrew a wetlands permit application tied to a proposed Dalton landfill project near a state park, a move Gov. Kelly Ayotte called a win for protecting the North Country—though some advocates say it may not end the effort. Population Shifts: New Census estimates show NH growth from 2020 to 2025, but unevenly—smaller towns and some economic hubs grew while many communities declined, underscoring housing and cost-of-living pressures. PFAS Research Push: MaineHealth received a $1.1M NIH grant to expand mentorship and research on PFAS exposure’s health impacts on children and teens. Outdoor Economy: The Granite Outdoor Alliance highlighted NH’s outdoor sector as a major economic driver at its sold-out Barn Raiser event.
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