INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS Sealed proposals are invited to conduct FINANCIAL AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS for the Town of Pownal, Vermont. Specifications may be obtained by contacting the Town Office at PO Box 411, Pownal, VT 05261 or by calling 802-823-0116 extension 106 or picking them up in person at the Town Office. Proposals will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. on April 11, 2019 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Bids must be clearly marked as "AUDIT PROPOSAL" and sent to the attention of Ellen Strohmaier, Treasurer. The Town of Pownal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 03/21/19, 03/28/19, 04/04/19

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION Bennington Unit Docket No. 61-2-19 Bnpr in re ESTATE of: MARY ELAINE MICHAELS NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Mary Elaine Michaels late of Bennington, Vermont 05201 I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period. Dated: 03/21/2019 KAREN E. MICHAELS Executor/Administrator c/o Raymond G. Bolton, Esq. 134 Union Street Bennington, VT 05201 Dated: 03/21/2019 KEVIN P. MICHAELS Executor/Administrator c/o Raymond G. Bolton, Esq. 134 Union Street Bennington, VT 05201 802-447-3337 Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 03/27/19 Address of Court: Bennington Unit Probate Court 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201

WARNING SPECIAL MEETING SOUTHWEST VERMONT UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT April 23, 2019 The legal voters of the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District (the "District"), comprising the voters of the current Bennington School District, Inc., and the current Pownal, Shaftsbury, and Woodford town school districts, are hereby notified and warned to meet on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, when the polls will be open to transact business by Australian ballot as follows: To elect School Directors as indicated for such terms to begin immediately. The School Directors to be elected are as follows: One (1) who is a resident and legal voter of the Bennington School District, Inc. (term ending in 2020) One (1) who is a resident and legal voter of the Bennington School District, Inc. (term ending in 2021) One (1) who is a resident and legal voter of the Pownal School District (term ending in 2020) One (1) who is a resident and legal voter of the Pownal School District (term ending in 2022) One (1) who is a resident and legal voter of the Shaftsbury School District (term ending in 2021) One (1) who is a resident and legal voter of the Shaftsbury School District (term ending in 2022) One (1) who is a resident and legal voter of the Woodford School District (term ending in 2020) One (1) who is a resident and legal voter of the Woodford School District (term ending in 2021) DATED at Bennington, Vermont this 18th day of March, 2019. Signatures: Chris Murphy, Chair; Cindy Brownell, Vice Chair; Scott McEnaney, Clerk; Ed Molloy; Jackie Prue; Tammy Sohl; Mark Tilley No Signature: Dick Frantz; Received for recording this 19th day of March, 2019. Kayla Thompson, Assistant Clerk Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District Voting at the meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, shall be at large by Australian ballot. The polls will be open as indicated below for each respective town; there will be separate polling places in each of the member districts of which the voter is a resident as follows: Residents from Bennington School District, Inc. vote at the Bennington Fire House, River Street, Bennington, Vermont. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Residents from Pownal Town School District vote at the Pownal Center Firehouse, Pownal Center, Vermont. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Residents from Shaftsbury Town School District vote at the Town Offices/Cole Hall on Buck Hill Rd, Shaftsbury, Vermont. Polls will be open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Residents from the Woodford Town School District vote at the Woodford Town Building, Route 9, Woodford, Vermont. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Register to Vote! Residents of the District may register to vote at their Town Clerk's Office or online at www.olvr.sec.state.vt.us. Eligible residents registering on Election Day must do so at the polling place where they will cast their Special Meeting ballot. Interpreting services for this meeting will be provided upon request. If this service is required, please notify the SVSU at 447-7501 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. SOUTHWEST VERMONT UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO VOTERS WITH RESPECT TO CHECKLIST AND ABSENTEE VOTING FOR SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 23, 2019 The checklist for the April 23, 2019 Special Meeting of the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District is the most recently prepared, posted and revised in accordance with Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated. The checklist for the April 23, 2019 Special Meeting has been posted as follows: Bennington Town Clerk's Office 205 South Street Bennington, Vermont 05201 and at the Bennington Public Library Silver St Bennington, Vermont 05201 ABSENTEE VOTING: Voting by absentee ballot is permitted with respect to the Special Meeting of Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District to be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Absentee voting shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 51, Title 17 of Vermont Statutes Annotated Section 2531 entitled "Application for Absentee Voter ballot." Application shall be made to the Clerk of the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District at the Clerk's regular business office during the Clerk's regular business hours, unless otherwise specified by the Clerk. A voter who expects to be an early or absentee voter, or an authorized person on behalf of such voter, may apply for an early voter absentee ballot until 5:00 P.M or the closing of the town clerk's office on the day preceding the election. 03/26/19

AGENCY OF NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION WATERSHED MANAGEMENT DIVISION 1 NATIONAL LIFE DRIVE MONTPELIER, VERMONT 05620-3522 Notice of Draft General Permit 3-9020 (2019) Reissuance and Amendment of General Permit 3-9020 for Stormwater Runoff from Construction Sites The Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is proposing to issue General Permit 3-9020 (2019) for Stormwater Runoff from Construction Sites. Coverage is required under this general permit for discharges of stormwater runoff from construction activities involving one (1) or more acres of land disturbance. In 2008 DEC amended General Permit 3-9020 to the current version which expired on February 5, 2013. The general permit authorizes permittees to discharge stormwater runoff from construction activities provided the project is in compliance with the requirements of the permit. The DEC plans to reissue a construction general permit, General Permit 3-9020 (2019), with changes as described in the Draft General Permit 3-9020 (2019) Fact Sheet. With the exception of the changes noted in the Fact Sheet, the new general permit also incorporates minor corrections, clarifications, and minor format changes that do not alter the terms and conditions of the most recently issued general permit. Process for Public Comments Public comments on the proposed permit are invited and must be received by Friday, May 3, 2019 through the DEC Environmental Notice Bulletin. To submit comments through the Environmental Notice Bulletin you need to register and select to receive notices related to "Stormwater Runoff from Construction Sites General Permit 3-9020 (CGP)" under the "Watershed Management Division Stormwater" heading on the My Subscription page. See the ENB website (https://dec.vermont.gov/ permits/enb) for information on registering for and commenting through the ENB. All comments received by the above date will be considered in formulation of the final General Permit 3-9020 (2019). A public meeting will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Montpelier Room at the National Life Complex in Montpelier. For additional information on the draft permit please contact Kevin Burke at 802-490-6168 or by email at kevin.burke@vermont.gov 03/26/19

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Bennington Unit Civil Division Docket No. 37-2-18 Bncv KEYBANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v. LORRAINE E. BAKER OCCUPANT residing at 222 Depot Street Bennington, VT 05201 Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE According to the terms and conditions of the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale (the "Order") in the matter of KeyBank National Association v. Lorraine E. Baker, and Occupant residing at 222 Depot Street, Bennington, VT 05201, Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit, Civil Division, 37-2-18 Bncv, foreclosing a mortgage given by Lorraine E. Baker to KeyBank, N.A. dated August 15th, 2001 and recorded in Book 374 at Page 5 of the Town of Bennington Land Records presently held by the Plaintiff, Keybank N.A., the real estate with an address of 222 Depot Street, Bennington, VT 05201 will be sold at public auction at 10:00 AM on April 29th, 2019 at the location of the Property. Property Description. The Property to be sold is all and the same land and premises described in the Mortgage, and further described as follows: BEING ALL THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO FRANK E. BAKER AND LORRAINE E. BAKER BY WARRANTY DEED OF DONALD F. OLIVETTE DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1978 AND OF RECORD AT VOLUME 0-223, PAGE 112 OF THE BENNINGTON LAND RECORDS. BEING ALL THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO DONALD F. OLIVETTE BY WARRANTY DEED OF FRANCIS I. PATNAUDE DATED JUNE 20, 1978 AND OF RECORD AT VOLUME 0-212, PAGE 155 OF THE BENNINGTON LAND RECORDS. BEGINNING ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEPOT STREET, SO-CALLED, IN THE VILLAGE OF BENNINGTON, AT THE SOUTHEAST COMER OF LANDS FORMERLY OWNED BY ALONZO FOX, NOW OWNED BY LOUIS BERGERON, JR., THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BERGERON'S LANDS TO THE EAST LINE OF LANDS OF THE BURLINGTON RENDERING COMPANY LOCATED TEN (10) FEET WEST OF THE WEST FOUNDATION WALL OF A TENEMENT HOUSE UPON THE CONVEYED PREMISES; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID RENDERING COMPANY'S LANDS TO LANDS CONVEYED TO MYRON H. WOODWARD BY WILLIAM R. WOODWARD TO THE WEST LINE OF DEPOT STREET AFORESAID; THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LINE OF DEPOT STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ... 'BEING NUMBERED 222 DEPOT STREET. Terms of Sale. The Property shall be sold "AS IS WHERE IS", to the highest bidder for cash or wire funds only. The sale of the Property is subject to confirmation by the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit, Civil Division. The Property is sold subject to unpaid taxes, municipal assessments, and superior liens, if any. The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale. Mortgage Property Deposit. $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time of auction, with the balance due at closing. The balance of the purchase price for the Property shall be due and payable within the latter of 10 days from the date of confirmation of said sale by the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit, Civil Division or 45 days from the date of public auction. If the balance of the purchase price is not paid within the period set forth herein, the deposit shall be forfeited and shall be retained by the Plaintiff herein as agreed liquidation damages and the Property may be offered to the next highest bidder still interested in the Property. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the Property at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, LLP at 518-786-9069. Dated: March 6, 2019. _____________x_________________ Christopher M. Daudelin, Esq. Attorney for the Plaintiff 03/25/19, 04/01/19, 04/08/19

TOWN OF ARLINGTON, VT PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Arlington is requesting proposals from contractors to complete excavation of an existing 60 IN X 50 FT long culvert and installation of a 19 FT/ 10 IN wide and 49 FT/6 IN long metal structure. Assembly of the structure will be completed by the manufacturing company. Information may be obtained at the: Arlington Town Clerk's Office 3828 RT 7A Arlington, VT 05250 802-375-2332 Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am-2pm 03/23/19

NOTICE The State of Vermont's Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will be holding a public hearing to receive comments on the draft 2019 HUD Annual Action Plan on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 5:30 PM at the Bethel Town Hall, 318 Main Street, Bethel, VT. The draft Plan is available on the ACCD website at accd.vermont.gov/housing and upon request from the DHCD during regular business hours, and outlines the State's priorities for the use of approximately $10 million in federal funds provided to the State for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant program, and serves as Vermont's application for these funds, and $3 million awarded to the State from the National Housing Trust Fund to develop housing that is affordable to extremely low- and very low- income households. The goals of the Plan are to provide decent affordable housing, assure a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunity for Vermont's citizens. The hearing room is handicapped accessible. Accommodations for persons with disabilities, and interpreters to meet the needs of non-English speaking persons will be made available upon request. Requests should be directed to Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator at (802) 828-3749; TTY#1-800-253-0191, or in writing by Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Written comments on the draft Plan will be also be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on May 10, 2019 and should be addressed to: Arthur Hamlin, Housing Program Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development, 1 National Life Drive, Davis Building, 6th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05620-0501, or email arthur.hamlin@vermont.gov 03/23/19

VERMONT AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT The Vermont Agency of Transportation anticipates the availability of funding through State Revenue Fund Subsidy Assistance; Federal Transit Administration 49 U.S.C. Sections 5310, 5311 and 5311(b)(3) and 5339 capital programs for State Fiscal Year 2020 public transportation projects. These funds may be made available to: a transit authority, transit district, municipal transit system, or a public non-profit transit system managing or operating regional general public transportation services through a competitive application process. FTA 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 funds - eligible projects include: capital replacement or expansion vehicles or operating funds for the purpose of transporting elders and persons with disabilities. FTA 49 U.S.C Section 5311 funds - Eligible projects include: capital (vehicle and non-rolling stock items), marketing, preventive maintenance, mobility management, administrative, and operating assistance to operate general public transportation services, including persons who are elderly and/or with disabilities or low income, but specifically excludes such services as single-ride taxi, charter or exclusive school bus transportation. FTA 49 U.S.C Section 5311(b)(3) (RTAP) funding may be made available to organizations to provide training, technical assistance or related services to meet the needs of rural public transportation operators and their subcontractors. FTA 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 funds - eligible projects include: capital replacement or expansion vehicles, non-vehicle capital and facility projects to support the transportation and mobility of the general public. The deadline for filing applications for FY 2020 program is 4:00pm on April 29, 2019 To request a copy of the application, or if you have any questions, please contact the following person in writing: Barbara Donovan Public Transit Program Manager Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development Division Vermont Agency of Transportation One National Life Drive Montpelier, VT 05633-5001 Phone: (802)828-2828 Fax: (802)828-3983 E-mail: barbara.donovan@vermont.gov 03/23/19

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT BENNINGTON UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 50-2-18 BNCV JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. BRIAN K. SHAW AND SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OCCUPANTS OF: 261 Main Road, Stamford VT MORTGAGEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered July 27, 2018, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Brian K. Shaw to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A., dated September 25, 2009 and recorded in Book 77 Page 105 of the land records of the Town of Stamford, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A. to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association dated August 19, 2013 and recorded in Book 89 Page 82 of the land records of the Town of Stamford for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 261 Main Road, Stamford, Vermont on April 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: The following described real property situate in the Town of Stamford, and State of Vermont, to wit: Being the same lands and premises as were conveyed to Brian K. Shaw by Warranty Deed of Sheridan A. Bernasconi, Carla M. Funk and Catherine M. Labombard dated August 13, 2007 and recorded on January 24, 2008 in Volume 73, Page 363-366 of the Stamford, Vermont Land Records, and therein described as follows: Being the same lands and premises as were conveyed to Sheridan A. Bernasconi and Carla M. Funk by Quitclaim Deed of Catherine Labombard dated August 18, 1993 and recorded on August 20, 1993 in Book 49 at Page 425 of the Stamford, Vermont land records, and therein described. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : February 28, 2019 By: /s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 03/22/19, 03/29/19, 04/05/19

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT BENNINGTON UNIT CIVIL ACTION DOCKET NO. 104-4-18 Bncv FRANCES P. GRACE, Plaintiff v. KEITH E. WEST, LILLIAN C. WEST, And OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT 128 SIMEON DEAN ROAD, SHAFTSBURY, VERMONT 05262, Defendants MORTGAGEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. Sec. 4952 et seq. By virtue of the Order for Public Sale contained in the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale entered by this Court on the 18TH day of July, 2018 in the above captioned action brought to foreclosure that certain mortgage given by Keith E. West and Lillian C. West, husband and wife, to Mary Elberty, which Mortgage is now held by Plaintiff Frances P. Grace, dated June 15, 2009 and recorded August 18, 2009 at Book 37, Page 177-183 of the Land Records of the Town of Shaftsbury, Vermont, of which mortgage Plaintiff Frances P. Grace is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM, on April 11, 2019, 2019, at 128 Simeon Dean Road, Shaftsbury, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all the same lands and premises described in the Mortgage Deed of Keith E. West and Lillian C. West to Mary Elberty, now held by Frances P. Grace, dated June 15, 2009 and recorded August 18, 2009 at Book 37, Page 177-183 of the Town of Shaftsbury Land Records, to which Mortgage Deed reference may be had for a further and more particular description. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. Terms of Sale: The above described property shall be sold at public sale to the highest bidder in "AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS" (known or unknown) with no representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever to said highest bidder. The property is sold subject to all real estate taxes, municipal assessments, fire district or water district assessments and charges (delinquent and current), with all penalties and interest, and all liens of record, restrictions, easements, improvements, covenants, rights, and all other matters of any kind and nature which may take precedence over the lien of the mortgage, and interest of the mortgagee being foreclosed. It is up to each bidder to perform its own due diligence with respect to the property prior to public sale that such bidder deems sufficient. The property shall be sold as a whole and not in parts. The terms of the sale shall be cash, certified bank draft, or official bank (Treasurer's) check providing for a $10,000.00 down payment with the full deposit for the full amount of the purchase price due at closing, which closing shall take place not later than 14 days from the date of the Confirmation Order issued by the Court. The deposit shall be increased to ten percent (10%) of the sale price within ten (10) days following the public sale. The purchaser shall sign a no-contingency purchase and sale agreement at the time of the public sale. In the event that the high bidder (purchaser) fails to close for any reason, the payment shall be forfeited to the Plaintiff, in which case Plaintiff in its sole discretion may then either proceed to re-auction the property at a second judicial sale or seek to amend the Confirmation Order to approve a sale to said second highest bidder. The sale shall further be subject to confirmation by the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit, Civil Division, at a hearing to be held and scheduled by the Court. The firm of Cohen & Rice shall serve as custodian of the proceeds of sale pending confirmation. Plaintiff/mortgagee has the right to credit bid at the sale without producing any deposit. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire of the undersigned counsel for Plaintiff/mortgagee. Right to redeem: The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the mortgaged property at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including costs and expenses of the sale. Seller reserves the right to cancel or postpone the sale at any time. The sale shall be conducted by a sheriff or any licensed auctioneer. Other terms to be announced at sale. Dated at City of Rutland, Vermont this 12th day of March, 2019. COHEN & RICE By: /s/ Rebecca A. Rice Rebecca A. Rice, Esq. Cohen & Rice 128 Merchants Row, Suite 701 Rutland, VT 05701 802-775-2352 03/15/19, 03/22/19, 03/29/19

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION Bennington Unit Docket No. 426-12-18 Bnpr IN re ESTATE of: WILLIAM L. GRANT NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: WILLIAM L. GRANT late of BENNINGTON, VERMONT I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period. Dated: 3/15/19 MARGARET FAURE 42 NORTHWOOD DR W MILFROD, NJ 07480 973-492-8042 mfaure47@gmail.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 03/22/19 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Probate Division Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201

Please be advised the monthly Prudential Board Meeting for Bennington Fire District #1 for April is rescheduled for Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 6:30PM at Willow Road Firehouse. Jessica White Clerk 03/21/19

INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS Sealed proposals are invited to conduct FINANCIAL AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS for the Town of Pownal, Vermont. Specifications may be obtained by contacting the Town Office at PO Box 411, Pownal, VT 05261 or by calling 802-823-0116 extension 106 or picking them up in person at the Town Office. Proposals will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. on April 11, 2019 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Bids must be clearly marked as "AUDIT PROPOSAL" and sent to the attention of Ellen Strohmaier, Treasurer. The Town of Pownal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 03/21/19, 03/28/19, 04/04/19

WARNING-PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF OLD BENNINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION The Village of Old Bennington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 7 P.M. at the Village Barn located at 1 Monument Circle, Old Bennington, Vermont. Regarding: The State of Vermont has submitted a permit application to install an emergency generator for use at the Bennington Battle Monument. The generator will be located on land at 15 Monument Circle, Old Bennington, Vermont. This hearing is warned in accordance with section 4464 of the Vermont Planning and Development act (24 V.S.A., Chapter 117). Please be advised that participation in this proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal, Documents may be viewed on oldbennington.org or obtained by contacting the Administrative Officer at oldbennington.org Dated at Old Bennington, Vermont this 18th day of March, 2019. Dennis C. McCarthy Administrative Officer 03/21/19

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS BENNINGTON PARK LAWN CEMETERY, INC. To the Stockholders of BENNINGTON PARK LAWN CEMETERY, INC.: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of BENNINGTON PARK LAWN CEMETERY, INC. will be held at the office of Lonergan & Thomas, Inc. 550 Main St., Bennington, Vermont on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon (3:00 PM) for the purpose of transacting the following business: 1. To hear and consider approval of the acts and reports of the officers and directions of said corporation for the year ending December 31, 2018; 2. To elect a Secretary and Board of Directors for the ensuing year; and 3. To transact any other business found proper when met. DATED AT Bennington, Vermont this 15th day of March, 2019. Barbara W. Morrissey, Secretary 03/20/19

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION Bennington Unit Docket No. 62-2-19 Bnpr in re ESTATE OF ROBERT C. MARSH NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Robert C. Marsh, late of Bennington, Vermont 05201 I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period. Dated: 3/14/19 TIMOTHY R. MARSH c/o Raymond G. Bolton, Esq. 134 Union Street Bennington, VT 05201 802-447-3337 Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 03/20/19 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT DOCKET # 288-10-18 Bncv QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff v. LINDA M. ROWLEY AND TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS, INC. F/K/A SOLARCITY CORPORATION OCCUPANTS OF: 305 North Street, Bennington VT Defendants SUMMONS & ORDER FOR PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Linda M. Rowley 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. A copy of the Plaintiff's Complaint against you is on file and may be obtained at the office of the clerk of this court, Bennington Unit, Civil Division, Vermont Superior Court, 207 South Street, Bennington, Vermont. Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights. 2. PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM. Plaintiff's claim is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of a Promissory Note and Mortgage Deed dated December 15, 2012. Plaintiff's action may effect your interest in the property described in the Land Records of the Town of Bennington at Volume 490, Page 188. The Complaint also seeks relief on the Promissory Note executed by you. A copy of the Complaint is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County of Bennington, State of Vermont. 3. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 41 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is April 15, 2019. You must send a copy of your answer to the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's attorney, LORAINE L. HITE, Esq. of Bendett and McHugh, PC, located at 270 Farmington Avenue, Ste. 151, Farmington, CT 06032. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at 207 South Street, Bennington, Vermont. 4. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff's Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 5. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published and file it with the Court, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. 6. YOU MUST MAKE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE PLAINTIFF IN YOUR REPLY. Your Answer must state any related legal claims you have against the Plaintiff. Your claims against the Plaintiff are called Counterclaims. If you do not make your Counterclaims in writing in your answer you may not be able to bring them up at all. Even if you have insurance and the insurance company will defend you, you must still file any Counterclaims you may have. 7. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the court clerk for information about places where you can get free legal help. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the court a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. ORDER The Affidavit duly filed in this action shows that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the method provided in Rules 4(d)-(f), (k), or (l) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the Summons set forth above shall be made upon the defendant, Linda M. Rowley, by publication as provided in Rule s 4(d)(l) and 4 (g) of those Rules. This order shall be published once a week for 3 weeks beginning on MARCH 5, 2019 in the Bennington Banner, a newspaper of the general circulation in Bennington County, and a copy of this summons and order as published shall be mailed to the defendant Linda M. Rowley, at 305 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201. Dated at BENNINGTON, Vermont this 6th day of FEBRUARY, 2019 Hon. DAVID A. BARRA Presiding Judge Bennington Unit, Civil Division 03/05/19, 03/12/19, 03/19/19

NOTICE OF LIENHOLDER'S SALE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Lienholder's sale of manufactured housing by public auction, will be held as set forth below: Said manufactured housing will be sold by virtue of Vermont General Statutes Title 9A-Uniform Commercial Code, Article 9-Secured Transactions, and in execution of every other power, statutory or otherwise, for condition broken and to satisfy the amounts due and owing to said Lienholder, Bank of New Hampshire I. DESCRIPTION OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING Owner: Judith A. Osborn Name of Manufacturer: Titan Year: 2000 Size: 28' x 72' New/Used: Used Serial Number: 54-19-00-576-01752AB Location: Mountain View Community, Lot B-089, 89 Bell Street, Bennington, Vermont II. DATE, TIME & PLACE The sale will take place on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m, prevailing time, on the premises located at Mountain View Community, Lot B-089, 89 Bell Street, Bennington, Vermont III. TERMS OF SALE A non-refundable deposit of Three Thousand Five Hundred ($3,500.00) Dollars by certified check, treasurer's check, cashier's check, or other form of payment acceptable to the Lienholder will be required to be delivered at or before the time a bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a written purchase and sale agreement immediately after the close of bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid at the office of The Law Office Of Steve J. Bonnette, P.C., 20 Central Square, Suite 2A, Keene, New Hampshire, within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The purchase and sale agreement will be available for review at the sale or by prior request to the office of The Law Office of Steve J. Bonnette, P.C., 20 Central Square, Suite 2A, Keene, New Hampshire, Tel. (603) 355-2900. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE, and subject to any prior mortgages, taxes, attachments, liens, and all other encumbrances and rights, title or interest whatsoever which have precedence over the above mentioned lien, and subject to any existing tenants, tenancies, or persons in possession. The successful bidder will be responsible for paying all transfer taxes due by reason of this sale and the deed to be given pursuant to this sale. This sale is for the above referenced manufactured housing unit only, and does not include any right, title or interest in the lot on which the unit is situated. In the event the successful bidder wishes the manufactured housing unit to remain in its present location, application may be made to Mountain View Community, separate and apart from this sale. THE LIENHOLDER RESERVES ALL RIGHTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RIGHT TO BID AT THE SALE, TO CONTINUE, POSTPONE OR CANCEL THE SALE TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, AND TO ALTER, AMEND OR MODIFY THE TERMS, CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURE FOR THE PROPOSED SALE, EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, BEFORE OR AT THE TIME OF THE PROPOSED SALE, IN WHICH EVENT SUCH TERMS AS ALTERED AMENDED OR MODIFIED SHALL BE BINDING ON ALL BIDDERS, AND INTERESTED PARTIES. Bank of New Hampshire By its Attorney, Law Office of Steve J. Bonnette, P.C. February 28, 2019 By: Steve J. Bonnette, Esquire 20 Central Square, Suite 2A Keene, NH 03431 Tel. (603) 355-2900 03/05/19, 03/12/19, 03/19/19