AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNH Senate Race: With District 8 Republican Ruth Ward stepping aside, Democrat David Trumble faces Republican Rep. James Creighton in the Nov. 3 election, with both sides pitching affordability, housing, and public schools as key issues. Emergency Preparedness: Moultonborough will hold a mock fire drill Oct. 7 at its transfer station, focusing on how agencies respond to battery fires, including lithium-ion incidents. Waste & Landfill Watch: Casella says it will close its Bethlehem landfill subsidiary North Country Environmental Services a year early, with Dec. 31, 2026 as the last day it accepts municipal solid waste—raising questions about where the waste will go next. Water Quality: A national survey ranks Boise highest among college towns for drinking-water purity, with New Hampshire’s Durham also earning top marks—based on lead and “forever chemical” levels. Algae Update: A Maine study suggests one type of cyanobacteria bloom may be less toxic to humans than feared, including findings from sampling in New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee. Fall Weather: Cooler, sunny conditions are set for the weekend, with fall foliage near peak in northern and mountain areas, and spotty showers possible Monday.
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