AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Infrastructure & Forestry: Rehoboth Beach says five red oak trees at Grove Park should be removed after an assessment found signs of bacterial leaf scorch, a disease with no cure; the city is seeking a contractor and plans insecticide treatments to slow spread, with the park closed and the farmers’ market temporarily relocated. Energy & Industry: PPG Industries has started construction on a Delaware expansion that will add 100 jobs, while DOE selected Felix Gold for up to $18M to pilot antimony processing tied to its Treasure Creek project in Alaska. Public Safety & Consumer Fraud: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Lewes tied for 6th among Delaware cities with two scam reports in July, as identity theft remains the most common type. Community Development: Cape Henlopen Senior Center is moving forward on a new 35,000-square-foot building after receiving $1M in federal funding, aiming to improve parking, space, and accessibility. Agriculture & Conservation: Sussex County Land Trust preserved the 88-acre Ard Na Gréine farm in Lewes, protecting open space east of Route 1. Tech & Power Demand: A new look at AI data centers highlights how electricity needs are reshaping energy planning, with projections that data centers could consume a major share of U.S. power by the 2030s.
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