AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOffshore Wind Push: Massachusetts is rolling out a $4.2 million effort to grow both the offshore wind workforce and marine research, with funding aimed at training residents for maritime/offshore roles and studying impacts on wildlife, fisheries, and ocean conditions. Local Governance & Clean Energy: The Martha’s Vineyard Commission is nearing a decision on the Katama Meadows subdivision in Edgartown, with proposed conditions including permanent open space, a walking easement, and added solar requirements for new construction. Data Centers & Power Costs: Massachusetts is tightening rules for new data centers, including an executive order requiring local approval and benefit agreements tied to ratepayer protections and grid costs. Winter Weather Watch: Forecasts are diverging for Massachusetts this winter, with the Farmers’ Almanac calling for a “complicated” mix and federal outlooks leaning warmer-than-average. Water Safety Rights: A federal judge upheld a narrow view of constitutional protections for safe drinking water, while the broader debate continues as states and advocates push for stronger rights. Coastal Climate Risk: Swampscott’s waterfront is facing rising-seas pressure as the town looks at new protections.
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