Bennington eager to take advantage of development tool

The former Putnam Hotel building complex in downtown Bennington, which a local group wants to redevelop. File photo by Jim Therrien/VTDiggerBENNINGTON — Bennington officials want to expedite creation of a tax increment financing district now that the state has opened the door to more use of the mechanism meant to attract development.A first meeting of town staff, local officials and consultants is expected before the end of June.
Assistant Town Manager and Planning Director Daniel Monks br