Berlin Names New Administrator Amid Road Debates

Berlin’s new assistant town administrator, Bethany Towne, brings deep local ties and legal expertise to the role, stepping in July 13th after a unanimous hiring committee pick — praised by outgoing admin Vince Conti as the “clear choice.” Meanwhile, the select board rejected a neighborhood’s push to rename Brown’s Mill Road Extension to Greatwoods Way, citing safety concerns and erratic behavior from the petitioner. And Conti’s investigating whether Gateway Avenue — part of the Central Vermont Marketplace expansion — meets town standards, with talks underway for a 30-year maintenance deal with the mall owner to ensure long-term upkeep. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e61aa4d087752b4c