Gov. Scott Helps Break Ground for Early Childhood Center

By Banner staff

BENNINGTON — Gov. Phil Scott, local dignitaries and representatives of Vermont’s congressional delegation broke ground Wednesday for an early childhood center that will provide much needed daycare for infants, toddlers and preschool children.

The center, to be constructed as an addition to the Bennington Recreation Center on Gage Street, is a joint project of the town, United Counseling Service, Bennington County Head Start and Early Head Start, and the Rec Center. In addition to childcare space, it will feature a multipurpose room, a community cafe, a new entrance with a lobby and elevator. It also includes the creation of 25 parking spaces and the installation of a sprinkler system throughout the building.

Gov. Phil Scott and local dignitaries breaking ground for the addition to the Bennington Recreation Center
Gov. Phil Scott and local dignitaries breaking ground for the addition to the Bennington Recreation Center

The 13,500-square-foot, $3.7 million addition is funded through grants to the local UCS Head Start program. For full article, visit The Bennington Banner.

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