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The Great Highway Controversy at Bennington and Route 7
The Rte 7 dispute in Bennington emerges as a major legal clash over a planned two mile highway from Bennington to Manchester. Environmental groups and citizens challenged planning adequacy and the need for a new two lane road on a four lane right of way. The case spans federal courts to the US Supreme Court, highlighting safety and economic stakes for the region.
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Conservation Society of Southern
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Federal District Court
Connecticut
Massachusetts
US Congress
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United States Supreme Court
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