Bennington to appeal safety fines

The town of Bennington plans to appeal nearly $6,000 in fines for safety violations. A total of 220 safety violations were discovered by the Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration during an inspection of town facilities in July. Several buildings were cited for having power strips plugged in together and other electrical issues. The most serious was an electrical outlet in the town clerk’s office that wasn't properly grounded; that could have resulted in dangerous voltages on the outside of a small refrigerator. The town will issue a report detailing the time and effort it has spent to correct the violations.