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The Town of Bennington Playgrounds/basketball courts/tennis courts are closed – signs will be posted.
The pavilions at Willow Park remain closed and the Willow Park playgrounds will not be opened until further notice.
Use of the athletic fields for practices/games/etc. is not permitted until further notice.
Use of parks/fields to walk/jog, etc., so long as proper social distancing is practiced is permitted and encouraged.
Please click the link for the: April Bennington Community News
Please click the following link for the Green Mountain Guide for Emergency Planning
NOTICE OF
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
COVID-19 RESOURCES
The Bennington Select Board Chairperson, Donald Campbell, and Vice Chairperson, Jeannie Jenkins, will host an informational meeting by videoconference on March 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of resources for businesses and individuals dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. Bill Colvin, Bennington County Regional Commission Assistant Director, and Shannon Barsotti, Bennington Community Development Director, will join the meeting. The videoconference will be broadcast live on CAT-TV and streamed live on Cat-tv Bennington Facebook-Live.
**Remember: Overnight Parking Ban is STILL in Effect through March 31st
Please be Advised: The Next Phase of PFOA Water Line extensions has begun.
Apple Hill: contractor crews continue setting up for the next phase of PFOA water line extension work. Men and equipment will be on edges of the roadway. Please use Caution and Expect Delays.
Cortland Ln: contractor crews will be setting up for the next phase of PFOA water line extension work. Men and equipment will be on edges of the roadway. Please use Caution and Expect Delays.
Harwood Hill Road -between Northside Drive and Rte 7 Connector contractor crews will be begin the next phase of PFOA water line extension work. Men and equipment will be on edges of the roadway. Please use Caution and Expect Delays.
Houghton Lane will be reduced to One-Lane Traffic for the next several weeks for PFOA Water Line Extension Work. Men and equipment will be in or on edges of the roadway. Please use Caution and Expect Delays.
Michael’s Drive: contractor crews continue setting up for the next phase of PFOA water line extension work. Men and equipment will be on edges of the roadway. Please use Caution and Expect Delays.
Squaw Hill: contractor crews will be setting up for the next phase of PFOA water line extension work. Men and equipment will be on edges of the roadway. Please use Caution and Expect Delays.
TOWNWIDE: – SPRING CLEANING
Highway crews continue cleaning sidewalks throughout town. Some street may be temporarily closed or reduced to one-lane to accommodate necessary cleaning equipment. Please use Caution and Expect Delays.
Highway Street Sweeper will also be throughout town. Please use Caution and Expect Delays
** Remember: Overnight Parking Ban in Effect
The Winter Overnight Parking Ban for all streets within the town is STILL effect. From November 15 to March 31 between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m NO overnight parking is allowed. Police will enforce this ban by ticketing individuals who leave unattended vehicles on the street during that time.
On Monday, March 23, the Vermont Department of Taxes announced that it will not assess penalties or interest for those businesses that are unable to meet the March 25, 2020, or April 25, 2020, sales and use tax or meals and rooms tax deadlines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have heard questions from many businesses asking exactly what this means, so we have released a list of frequently asked questions that we hope you find helpful.
The most up to date information can always be found on our website at www.tax.vermont.gov
Keep Your Wastewater System Working: DO NOT flush Disposable Disinfectant wipes, dispose of them in the trash! DO NOT flush paper towels! Sewer systems throughout Vermont are reporting pump clogs due to overloads of wipes.
Please click the link below for the Press Release from Governor Phil Scott:
The most comprehensive community resource list is on Bennington County Regional Commission’s website: http://www.bcrcvt.org/covid-19-resources.html
BCRC is frequently updating this page with information from organizations in the community and from state agencies. If you have information that should be listed here, please email Allison Strohl at astrohl@bcrcvt.org
Health guidelines and resources:
Vermont Department of Health: https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/infectious-disease/2019-novel-coronavirus
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center COVID-19 Hotline: https://svhealthcare.org/COVID-19/Hotline/
Food Resources:
Bennington County food pantries, SVSU school meal deliveries, food pick-ups and deliveries:
https://sites.google.com/view/benningtonfoodconnections/home
Food Assistance Programs: http://www.bcrcvt.org/uploads/1/1/1/8/111899771/covid-19-handout_updated.pdf
Economic Resources:
Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development Guidance for Vermont Businesses:
https://accd.vermont.gov/about-us/disaster-planning/covid-19-guidance-vermont-businesses
Southwestern Vermont Chamber COVID-19 Resource Guide for Businesses:
https://www.bennington.com/corona-virus-covid-19-resource-guide
Vermont Department of Labor online application for unemployment insurance benefits: https://appengine.egov.com/apps/vt/dol/unemploymentinsuranceclaim
Vermont Small Business Development Center Disaster Recovery Guide:
Small Business Administration Federal Disaster Loans:
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/EIDLLoans
Ways you can help:
Bennington County Mutual Aid- organization connecting volunteers with those in need
http://www.bcrcvt.org/uploads/1/1/1/8/111899771/bcma_final.pdf
Donate non-perishable food to your local food pantries-contact GBICS Kitchen Cupboard 802-447-3700 or HIS Pantry at 802-442-3141.
Deliver meals to Seniors- call Meals on Wheels at 802-442-8012.
Grow an Extra Row of produce in your garden to donate to the local food pantries-will be coordinated later in the spring with the help of the food pantries and Bennington College.
Support local restaurants by buying gift certificates and ordering take-out meals:
https://www.bennington.com/restaurantweek
Preorder boxes of food from the Bennington Farmers Market or from local farmers:
Donate blood to the American Red Cross (this is a critical need right now):
The American Red Cross Blood drive scheduled 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2020 at SVMC has been moved to the First Baptist Church on Main Street in Bennington. There is critical need, so please consider donating. To make an appointment to donate, visit www.redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or text bloodapp to 90999 to download the app to your smartphone. As always, walk-ins will be accommodated as well. Those who are unfamiliar with the SVMC campus may stop at the information desk in the main lobby for directions to the drive. Contact Susan Gallina at 802-447-5345.
Sew masks for to support the production and distribution of reusable cloth masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:
http://www.averywoodmd.net/green-mountain-mask-makers.html