Forum set on new Bennington mayor petition

Mike Bethel, staunch advocate for a mayoral system in Bennington. File photo by Bennington Banner
BENNINGTON — A vocal promoter of a mayor for Bennington plans a forum to discuss his new ballot referendum — along with whatever proposals residents have for the town’s future.
“I want to broaden this discussion to talk about more than the mayor’s petition,” said advocate Mike Bethel, who has tentatively scheduled the event for June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Bennington