AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOffshore Wind: New England fishing advocates warn that turbine fields could complicate Coast Guard rescues, raising maritime safety concerns as projects expand. Data Centers: East Lyme and other Connecticut municipalities have imposed bans or moratoriums, citing concerns about power use, water and neighborhood impacts. Agriculture: Rising bear conflicts are threatening crops and bringing more bears into Connecticut homes; a Woodbury vineyard owner says bears destroyed his grape crop last year. Manufacturing & Rail: Wallingford-based Amphenol announced a $1.6 billion acquisition push, while construction began on Enfield’s new Hartford Line station, restoring passenger service after more than 40 years. Energy: Connecticut fuel industry groups warn of tight supplies and rising costs ahead of winter; CPV also completed a hydrogen-blending trial at its Towantic Energy Center. Food Safety: Testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station found elevated lead in Wise Wife ground cinnamon, prompting a multistate recall.
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