Former Bennington High School to become multi-use space

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Plans to redevelop the former Bennington High School building took a step forward on Friday. The town received $1 million in federal funding.

The school, which has been empty for 20 years, will be turned into a mixed-use space. It will include affordable and market-rate housing, recreational space, a child care facility and more.

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