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BENNINGTON â The town is inviting the public to celebrate and recognize its designation as the newest Appalachian Trail Community.
The designation ceremony will be held via Zoom on Thursday, June 3, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The ceremony will feature several local speakers, including historian Phil Holland, A.T. thru-hiker Hamilton and Topping, and attempting A.T. thru-hiker Retha Charette.
Other scheduled speakers include state and local officials and partnering organizations that work to preserve and maintain the A.T. and the Long Trail, including the National Park Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Green Mountain Club.