Infrastructure
Bennington County has excellent physical infrastructure for modern business:
Transportation. Interstate highways Route 9 (New York Route 9) and Route 7
intersect in Bennington County and connect it with New York State to the
west, bringing Albany within less than an hour's drive, to the Berkshires of
Massachusetts directly to the south, and within a few hours to points north
and west in Vermont, Quebec, and New Hampshire. The Bennington Highway, now
under construction, will soon speed up traffic passing to, from, or through
the Town of Bennington. Modern air service and good flight connections are
available in nearby Albany International Airport, which has recently
completed a major upgrade. Bennington's own William E. Morse State Airport
handles executive jets and hosts a thriving national express air service.
Passenger and freight rail service is undergoing a major upgrade to and
through Bennington County. Within a short time direct Amtrack rail service
from Penn Central Station in New York City will be available in North
Bennington and Manchester.
Telecommunications. Two major fiber optic network based carriers serve the
county, namely Verizon and Adelphia Business Solutions. The local fiber
network is surprisingly extensive for a rural community. Multiple secondary
carriers compete in the market. The telephone system is almost 100%
digital. Affordable ISDN, SDSL, T1, T3, and other high speed connections
are available now in the county from multiple providers. Contact BCIC for
specific references.
Energy. Reliable electricity and other energy resources are available in
the county, notably from Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS) and Green
Mountain Power. New load industrial customers are often eligible for highly
competitive discounts. Contact Bob Justis at CVPS (telephone, 802-747-5692)
for further information.
Water. Bennington County is blessed with rich, clean water resources.
Municipal hookups are widely available in Bennington and Manchester, e.g.,
at major industrial and business parks.
Wastewater and solid waste. Public sewage infrastructure with plenty of
capacity is widely available in Bennington and Manchester. Solid waste
facilities and services are also widely accessible.
Housing. Attractively priced housing is available in Bennington County at
all price levels. An aggressive affordable housing program ensures maximum
access to quality housing by all employees.
For more information on infrastructure, contact the Bennington County
Regional Commission, telephone 802-375-2576.
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