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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1974
Page
15
University of Vermont economist Dr. Malcolm Severance warned at a Vermont Realtors seminar that 1974 will see another weak year for real estate sales due to the economy and uncertainty over land use laws. He cited high mortgage rates and potential policy changes as key factors impacting lending and home buying in Vermont.
Vermont group Balanced View opposes a federal land use planning act backed by Gov. Salmon. Director Roland Vautour says the bill would inject federal authority into local land decisions and create an 800 million bureaucracy, urging local-origin planning and proposing state compensation if private land value drops 50 percent or more. The group backed Vermont’s 1974 plan which was scrapped, with a new plan to be drafted for 1975.
Five of Bennington's six state representatives voiced sharp criticisms of the 1974 Legislature at a Bennington County Human Resources Council luncheon. They cited an anti environmental trend, blamed leadership decisions, and debated the fate of environmental and land use legislation. Rep. Caracciola defended the body, while Rep. Haley and Rep. Foster urged bolder action amid election year constraints.
The Bennington School District announces registration and screening for children not yet in school who will be five by Jan 1 1975. Screenings April 29 to May 3 at First Baptist Church Main Street include vision and hearing checks with follow up possible before kindergarten begins in September. If not notified call Mrs Wager at Molly Stark 29034 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for an appointment.
The Department of Community Affairs in Montpelier released a new state handbook. Officials say the guide updates procedures for local governance and community programs, outlining revised rules for funding, compliance, and public engagement.
Mrs. Carolyn K. Buttolph, district IRS director, announced a four year Vermont accounting scholarship for a high school senior who plans to major in accounting. The student will work part time for IRS while attending school under the Government Employes Training Act. Selection will credit academics, leadership, accounting aptitude, and need. Contact high school counselors for details. This marks the program’s first Vermont offering.
Selectmen named Joseph Higgins as town service officer after earlier abolition. Town actions included addressing Grandview Street parking near a senior housing site with foreman commitments for alternate parking by Thursday, and approving a road junction change at Hicks Avenue Northside Drive area to extend access to Monument Plaza. State probes on right to know laws and listers’ conduct were discussed with Moss and Bolton to educate officials.
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