Bennington debates changing its government

Londa Weisman addresses a public hearing Monday on a binding referendum question to install mayoral government in Bennington, which Weisman said she would oppose. Photo by Jim Therrien/VTDigger
BENNINGTON — A proposal to change Bennington’s system of government — substituting an elected mayor for a town manager hired by the town — drew strong opinions, most opposed to the move, at a public hearing on Monday.
About 60 residents attended the hearing, the first of two the to