Specifications include, but are not limited to: Situated in Vermont's southeastern corner, the Windham Region consists of the 23 towns in Windham County, three neighboring towns of Readsboro, Searsburg and Winhall in Bennington County, and Weston in Windsor County. Many towns have a long manufacturing history going back to the 1800s, and legacy industrial sites. Actual and perceived contamination of these sites results in barriers to redevelopment, and creates challenges for economic growth. Many buildings are vacant and have been on the market for years and potential buyers have turned away in part due to the real or perceived presence of hazardous materials. Recognizing that brownfields sites are usually found in downtowns or village centers, reuse of these sites will aid and stimulate economic activity in traditional commercial centers. The overall goal of WRBRI is to return sites with real or perceived contamination to productive uses that can range from business and industry to housing, community facilities, and public green space.
