AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoConnecticut Tourism Boost: Gov. Ned Lamont says 72.2 million visitors came to Connecticut in 2025, with tourism growth more than doubling the national rate; the state logged $20.1B in economic impact and 125,167 jobs tied to travel, plus hotel occupancy up 4.3% through June. CTDOT Travel Disruption Planning: CTDOT is moving ahead with plans to rehabilitate the Route 195 bridge over I-84 in Tolland (design due March 2029; construction targeted for fall 2029). Local Visitor Life & Leisure: Newington’s zoning board shut down a homeowner’s hourly pool-rental operation after neighbors complained about noise and traffic, siding with enforcement that “uses not stated are not permitted.” Family & Accessibility Travel Story: A 10-year-old Connecticut boy with muscular dystrophy toured a Maryland mobility-van maker and got a wheelchair-accessible van that helps him and his family get out and do more. Outdoor & Nature: Entomologist Doug Tallamy is set to speak Aug. 20 at Southampton Arts Center on restoring backyard ecosystems. Health & Water Safety: Officials issued urgent warnings after deaths from flesh-eating bacteria in warm Gulf waters rose, a reminder for beachgoers to watch for cuts and follow local advisories.
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