AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSquidpocalypse in Narragansett: A tractor-trailer rollover spilled a “substantial portion” of about 20 tons of squid onto Point Judith Road, shutting down all lanes for hours and prompting cleanup crews and state agencies to respond. Local reaction: Narragansett Beer held an emergency meeting and said it’s “not accepting any squid deliveries” while professionals handle the mess. Elections reminder: Rhode Island’s Secretary of State says mail-ballot requests are due at 4 p.m. today, with early voting starting Thursday ahead of the Sept. 9 primary. Barrington infrastructure: U.S. Sen. Jack Reed highlighted $800,000 in federal funding for a Massasoit Avenue sidewalk project aimed at improving safety and accessibility. Public safety tech pushback: Rhode Island continues grappling with automated license plate reader concerns as officials move toward pauses and privacy reviews. Health watch: CDC data shows kindergarten vaccine coverage slipping again nationwide, with exemptions rising to a new high. Local business/community: A new locally owned creamery is planned for the former Newport Creamery site in Barrington, expected to open in early 2027.
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