Grants announced by Gov. Peter Shumlin in Rutland this week will help build and improve affordable housing in Bennington County.
$2.4 million in Vermont Community Development Program grants will help the Town of Bennington, Regional Affordable Housing Corp. and Housing Vermont construct 14 new rental units and renovate 12 existing units.
VHFA's Policy and Planning Department will welcome Abby Smith as a research intern beginning Tuesday.