Bennington Sees Mixed Economy as Growth Meets Losses
Bennington faces a gloomy employment picture with layoffs in major plants and shorter work weeks, yet the town reports a rising Grand List driven by large commercial ventures and new housing starts. Expect more development including Mammoth Mart Plaza, JARD plant expansion, nursing homes, and possible Green Acres housing while U S 7 and Beltline projects reduce property tax rolls. Improved roads and flood controls promise more shoppers and tourists, with Willow Park and hospital expansions visible amid the Roaring Branch levee work. A Banner photographer captures representative area changes.
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Bennington
Mammoth Mart
JARD
Park Street
Green Acres
Vt. 67A
U.S. 7
Northside Drive
North Bennington Road
Hoosick Falls
New York State
Massachusetts
Manchester
Willow Park
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Roaring Branch
County Street
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Bennington Little League field opens for 1970 season
Citizens and volunteers built a top Little and Minor League complex on Park Street with donated labor and materials. The 1970 season marks its readiness, featuring major and minor league fields, dugouts, press box, public address system, concession, restrooms, and parking for 200. Over 250 boys played that summer, with more to come. Local leaders thank Otto Raetz, Bob Hogan, Joe Pello Jr., Ray Farnum, Walt Parmenter, Merel Becker, Mert Cross and Richard Pembroke for their efforts.
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Bennington
Vermont
Little League
Beech Street
Bennington County Industrial Corp
Park Street
BCIC
American Legion
Post 13
Otto Raetz
Bob Hogan
Joe Pello Jr
Ray Farnum
Walt Parmenter
Merel Becker
Mert Cross
Richard Pembroke
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Nington
Charles Bodine
David Scribner
Carroll's
Sanesa
Morgan Street
Joseph Corcoran
Bennington Little League
Photos By
Albert Krawczyk
Putnam Square
Vermont's Hill