BENNINGTON – Expressions of condolence continued to pour in Monday after a report Sunday that Bennington Town Manager Stuart Hurd had died.

Hurd, 77, who had been manager here since 1992, and worked for the town for two decades prior that his appointment, died Saturday after battling a long illness. Local News

Select Board confirms Monks as acting town manager

By Jim Therrien, Vermont News & Media Correspondent

Assistant Town Manager Dan Monks has been performing duties of the manager position since Hurd went on extended medical leave July 8.

After Select Board Chair Tom Haley confirmed Sunday afternoon that Hurd had passed away, more than 300 expressions of condolence were posted on the Banner Facebook page, dozens had commented, and more 40 users had shared the article as of Mon

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