The Bennington Housing Authority has determined that the existing waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program contains an adequate pool for use of available program funding. BHA will stop accepting applications, effective December15, 2023, except for households applying for RAD PBV Housing (Willowbrook, Beech Court, Brookside, Walloomsac). Ad# 80633 11/10/2023,11/14/2023 11/15/2023

Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 A.M. on December 1, 2023 Bennington Self Storage, located at 25 Morse Rd., Bennington VT 05201, will hold a public auction. The contents of the self-storage units leased to the following named persons, in accordance with our rental agreement, will be auctioned: Jayde Dunham C71 100 SF Faith Midurski D31 25 SF Janet Foley C54 25 SF Michelle Brillion CC51 50 SF Kyle Peters B31 250 SF Dawn Julius A53 50 SF Shawn Ritcher B74 100 SF Phillip Guerard A56 50 SF Rachael Chellis CC21 75 SF Savanna Becker CC37 25 SF Monica DeCell B44 25 SF Edward Harrington C34 200 SF Ad# 80578 11/08/2023,11/15/2023

Notice is hereby given that at 11:30 A.M. on December 1, 2023 Bennington Self Storage, located at 4736 Rt. 7, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090, will hold a public auction. The contents of the self-storage units leased to the following named persons, in accordance with our rental agreement, will be auctioned: Donna Sousie 181 50 SF Ad# 80576 11/08/2023,11/15/2023

Notice is hereby given that at 11:00 A.M. on December 1, 2023 Bennington Self Storage (AKA Hoosick Self Storage), located at 628 South St., Hoosick Falls, NY 12090, will hold a public auction. The contents of the self-storage units leased to the following named persons, in accordance with our rental agreement, will be auctioned: Lloyd, Burdick B80 100 SF Heather Chase A44 150 SF Melissa Dane C125 25 SF Claire Klemis B50 50SF Ad# 80575 11/08/2023,11/15/2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER VERMONT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pursuant to Title 24 V.S.A. Chapter 4385 and 4447, the residents, property owners, and interested parties of the Village of Manchester are hereby notified that the VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at 4:00 P.M., MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023, at the Village Office located at 45 Union Street, Manchester, Vermont for public input on proposed revisions to the Village of Manchester Zoning Bylaw as adopted in 1931, amended September 20, 2023. Statement of Purpose: The purpose of the proposed revisions is to align with the Village of Manchester Plan of Development, remove barriers to housing development, and to clarify ambiguous language and provisions. Geographic Areas Affected: All areas within the Village of Manchester. Proposed changes are found in the following sections: 1. SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS 2. SECTION 2 - DISTRICTS 3. SECTION 3.3 - USE REGULATIONS FOR ALL DISTRICTS 4. SECTION 3.5 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 5. SECTION 5.1.3 - PERMITTED USES IN RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) DISTRICTS 6. SECTION 5.2.2 - DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL (VR) DISTRICT 7. SECTION 5.3.2 - DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN MULTI-FAMILY (MR) DISTRICTS 8. SECTION 5.5.11 - STREETLIGHTS 9. SECTION 7.1.1 - DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICTS 10. SECTION 9.6.3 - REQUIRED AREA FOR PARKING FACILITIES 11. SECTION 10.1 - PERMITS The proposed Bylaw amendment and the report of the Planning Commission may be examined at the Village of Manchester office located at 45 Union Street between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M Monday through Thursday or viewed and downloaded from the Village of Manchester website https://www.villageofmanchester.com. AD# 80785 11/15/2023

The Bennington Housing Authority has determined that the existing waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program contains an adequate pool for use of available program funding. BHA will stop accepting applications, effective December15, 2023, except for households applying for RAD PBV Housing (Willowbrook, Beech Court, Brookside, Walloomsac). Ad# 80633 11/10/2023,11/14/2023 11/15/2023

On or after November 24, 2023, Stamford Main Renewables will be filing a Vermont Public Utility Commission (VPUC) Certificate of Public Good (CPG) petition under 30 V.S.A. 246 to install a temporary meteorological station in Stamford, Vermont at geocoordinates N42 48' 42.8" and W73 01' 58.4" at approximately 2,245' elevation. The station is a galvanized metal tube measuring 10 inches in diameter at the base, tapering to 8 inches at the top which will be 199 feet tall. The temporary meteorological station will be in place for up to 3 years. The installation site will be accessed by way of the existing dirt trail off Collins Road. Less than 1 acre of vegetation will be cleared to allow installation of the station. Installation will be performed in accordance with the ANR Low Risk Site Handbook for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control. No mapped natural resource features are located within 500 feet of the site. A stream and associated river corridor that run parallel to the dirt trail will be avoided during installation. The Stamford Select Board, Stamford Planning Commission, Bennington County Regional Commission, adjoining landowners, and various state agencies have been given notice of the project and the plan to file a Section 246 petition with the VPUC. More information is available by emailing stamforwind@norwichsolar.com. Information about the Public Utility Commission and its Section 246 review process can be found at https://puc.vermont.gov/document/meteorological-towers-246-cases-procedures. AD# 80278, 80341 10/27/2023, 10/28/2023, 10/31/2023, 11/01/2023, 11/02/2023, 11/03/2023, 11/04/2023, 11/07/2023, 11/08/2023, 11/09/2023, 11/10/2023, 11/14/2023

VCDP Progress Report 2016 Organization: Town of Bennington PR-2016-9-Bennington-00078 Final Public Hearing VCDP Implementation Grant 2016 The Town of Bennington received $1,250,000 from the State of Vermont for a grant under the Vermont Community Development Program. A public hearing will be held at 130 River Street, Bennington, VT 05201 on 12/11/2023 at 6:00 PM to obtain the views of citizens on community development, to furnish information concerning the range of community development activities that have been undertaken under this program, and to give affected citizens the opportunity to examine a statement of the use of these funds. The VCDP Funds received have been used to accomplish the following activities: The Putnam Block Redevelopment Project, located at 101 and 109 South Street and 335 Main Street, Bennington included the acquisition and rehabilitation of three mixed-used historic commercial buildings. As a result of the project's activities, 35 new jobs were created, and Brownfield sites were remediated. Information on this project may be obtained from and viewed during the hours of 8 AM - 4PM at 205 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 on 12/11/2023. Should you require any special accommodations please contact Paul Dansereau at 802-447-9715 to ensure appropriate accommodations are made. For the hearing impaired please call (TTY) #1-800-253-0191. Legislative Body for the Town of Bennington Megan Suhadolc M&S Development LLC PO Box 1586 Brattleboro, VT 05302 AD# 80706 11/14/2023

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 23-PR-01506 in re: ESTATE of: Louise Wyman NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Louise Wyman late of Manchester Center, 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. 11/10/2023 Joseph R. Wyman c/o Whalen, Hand & Gilmour, PLC PO Box 1169 Manchester Center, VT 05255-1169 802-362-2310 mfhand@whalenlaw.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 11/14/2023 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 80727 11/14/2023

On or after November 24, 2023, Stamford Main Renewables will be filing a Vermont Public Utility Commission (VPUC) Certificate of Public Good (CPG) petition under 30 V.S.A. 246 to install a temporary meteorological station in Stamford, Vermont at geocoordinates N42 48' 42.8" and W73 01' 58.4" at approximately 2,245' elevation. The station is a galvanized metal tube measuring 10 inches in diameter at the base, tapering to 8 inches at the top which will be 199 feet tall. The temporary meteorological station will be in place for up to 3 years. The installation site will be accessed by way of the existing dirt trail off Collins Road. Less than 1 acre of vegetation will be cleared to allow installation of the station. Installation will be performed in accordance with the ANR Low Risk Site Handbook for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control. No mapped natural resource features are located within 500 feet of the site. A stream and associated river corridor that run parallel to the dirt trail will be avoided during installation. The Stamford Select Board, Stamford Planning Commission, Bennington County Regional Commission, adjoining landowners, and various state agencies have been given notice of the project and the plan to file a Section 246 petition with the VPUC. More information is available by emailing stamforwind@norwichsolar.com. Information about the Public Utility Commission and its Section 246 review process can be found at https://puc.vermont.gov/document/meteorological-towers-246-cases-procedures. AD# 80278, 80341 10/27/2023, 10/28/2023, 10/31/2023, 11/01/2023, 11/02/2023, 11/03/2023, 11/04/2023, 11/07/2023, 11/08/2023, 11/09/2023, 11/10/2023, 11/14/2023

Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 A.M. on December 1, 2023 Bennington Self Storage, located at 25 Morse Rd., Bennington VT 05201, will hold a public auction. The contents of the self-storage units leased to the following named persons, in accordance with our rental agreement, will be auctioned: Jayde Dunham C71 100 SF Faith Midurski D31 25 SF Janet Foley C54 25 SF Michelle Brillion CC51 50 SF Kyle Peters B31 250 SF Dawn Julius A53 50 SF Shawn Ritcher B74 100 SF Phillip Guerard A56 50 SF Rachael Chellis CC21 75 SF Savanna Becker CC37 25 SF Monica DeCell B44 25 SF Edward Harrington C34 200 SF Ad# 80578 11/08/2023,11/15/2023

Notice is hereby given that at 11:30 A.M. on December 1, 2023 Bennington Self Storage, located at 4736 Rt. 7, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090, will hold a public auction. The contents of the self-storage units leased to the following named persons, in accordance with our rental agreement, will be auctioned: Donna Sousie 181 50 SF Ad# 80576 11/08/2023,11/15/2023

Notice is hereby given that at 11:00 A.M. on December 1, 2023 Bennington Self Storage (AKA Hoosick Self Storage), located at 628 South St., Hoosick Falls, NY 12090, will hold a public auction. The contents of the self-storage units leased to the following named persons, in accordance with our rental agreement, will be auctioned: Lloyd, Burdick B80 100 SF Heather Chase A44 150 SF Melissa Dane C125 25 SF Claire Klemis B50 50SF Ad# 80575 11/08/2023,11/15/2023

On or after November 24, 2023, Stamford Main Renewables will be filing a Vermont Public Utility Commission (VPUC) Certificate of Public Good (CPG) petition under 30 V.S.A. 246 to install a temporary meteorological station in Stamford, Vermont at geocoordinates N42 48' 42.8" and W73 01' 58.4" at approximately 2,245' elevation. The station is a galvanized metal tube measuring 10 inches in diameter at the base, tapering to 8 inches at the top which will be 199 feet tall. The temporary meteorological station will be in place for up to 3 years. The installation site will be accessed by way of the existing dirt trail off Collins Road. Less than 1 acre of vegetation will be cleared to allow installation of the station. Installation will be performed in accordance with the ANR Low Risk Site Handbook for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control. No mapped natural resource features are located within 500 feet of the site. A stream and associated river corridor that run parallel to the dirt trail will be avoided during installation. The Stamford Select Board, Stamford Planning Commission, Bennington County Regional Commission, adjoining landowners, and various state agencies have been given notice of the project and the plan to file a Section 246 petition with the VPUC. More information is available by emailing stamforwind@norwichsolar.com. Information about the Public Utility Commission and its Section 246 review process can be found at https://puc.vermont.gov/document/meteorological-towers-246-cases-procedures. AD# 80278, 80341 10/27/2023, 10/28/2023, 10/31/2023, 11/01/2023, 11/02/2023, 11/03/2023, 11/04/2023, 11/07/2023, 11/08/2023, 11/09/2023, 11/10/2023, 11/14/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE The State of Vermont has available for review the State's 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Formula Grant (JAG) Program Application. The Vermont Department of Public Safety, Vermont State Police, JAG Formula Grant application is for $542,919.00. The application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance is to combat violent and rural drug crimes in the State of Vermont. More information is available online at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/jag.html. Any citizen, neighborhood, and /or community groups who are interested may receive a copy of the State's grant application for review and comment by contacting: Susan Blain Vt. Department of Public Safety 45 State Drive Waterbury, Vt. 05671 Tel: 802-241-5360 Email-susan.blain@vermont.gov AD# 79628 11/04/2023, 11/08/2023

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 8B0638 10 V.S.A. 6001 - 6111 Application 8B0638 from Green Mountain Power, Attn: Tim Jones 2151 Post Road, Rutland, VT 05701, was received on February 9, 2023 and deemed complete on October 24, 2023. The project is generally described as the construction of improvements of utility lines for distributing electricity along Moss Brook, Hapgood Pond, Savage, Mad Tom Notch, Catlin, Doc Furnum, and North Roads within existing rights-of-way and easement corridors in Peru, Vermont. Specifically, the Project involves the construction of 6,147 feet of new overhead lines; 4,242 feet of underground lines; the retirement of 6,235 feet of existing overhead lines; and 5,649 feet of replacement lines occurring within the existing utility corridor ("the Project"). Utility corridor widths are 20 feet; existing utility poles are 40 feet in height and new/replacement utility poles will be 45 feet in height. This application can be viewed online by visiting the Act 250 Database: (https://anrweb.vt.gov/ANR/Act250/ Details.aspx?Num=8B0638). No hearing will be held, and a permit will be issued unless, on or before November 29, 2023, a party notifies the District 8 Commission in writing of an issue requiring a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required, and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. To request party status and a hearing, fill out the Party Status Petition Form on the Board's website: https://nrb.vermont.gov/documents/party-status-petition-form, and email it to the District 8 Office at: NRB.Act250Rutland@vermont.gov. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. For more information contact the District Coordinator at the contact information below. Dated this November 2, 2023. By: _/s/ Kim Lutchko________________ Kim Lutchko District Coordinator 440 Asa Bloomer State Office Building 88 Merchants Row, 4th Floor Rutland, VT 05701-5903 Kim.Lutchko@vermont.gov NRB.Act250Rutland@vermont.gov AD# 80522 11/07/2023

On or after November 24, 2023, Stamford Main Renewables will be filing a Vermont Public Utility Commission (VPUC) Certificate of Public Good (CPG) petition under 30 V.S.A. 246 to install a temporary meteorological station in Stamford, Vermont at geocoordinates N42 48' 42.8" and W73 01' 58.4" at approximately 2,245' elevation. The station is a galvanized metal tube measuring 10 inches in diameter at the base, tapering to 8 inches at the top which will be 199 feet tall. The temporary meteorological station will be in place for up to 3 years. The installation site will be accessed by way of the existing dirt trail off Collins Road. Less than 1 acre of vegetation will be cleared to allow installation of the station. Installation will be performed in accordance with the ANR Low Risk Site Handbook for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control. No mapped natural resource features are located within 500 feet of the site. A stream and associated river corridor that run parallel to the dirt trail will be avoided during installation. The Stamford Select Board, Stamford Planning Commission, Bennington County Regional Commission, adjoining landowners, and various state agencies have been given notice of the project and the plan to file a Section 246 petition with the VPUC. More information is available by emailing stamforwind@norwichsolar.com. Information about the Public Utility Commission and its Section 246 review process can be found at https://puc.vermont.gov/document/meteorological-towers-246-cases-procedures. AD# 80278, 80341 10/27/2023, 10/28/2023, 10/31/2023, 11/01/2023, 11/02/2023, 11/03/2023, 11/04/2023, 11/07/2023, 11/08/2023, 11/09/2023, 11/10/2023, 11/14/2023

On or after November 24, 2023, Stamford Main Renewables will be filing a Vermont Public Utility Commission (VPUC) Certificate of Public Good (CPG) petition under 30 V.S.A. 246 to install a temporary meteorological station in Stamford, Vermont at geocoordinates N42 48' 42.8" and W73 01' 58.4" at approximately 2,245' elevation. The station is a galvanized metal tube measuring 10 inches in diameter at the base, tapering to 8 inches at the top which will be 199 feet tall. The temporary meteorological station will be in place for up to 3 years. The installation site will be accessed by way of the existing dirt trail off Collins Road. Less than 1 acre of vegetation will be cleared to allow installation of the station. Installation will be performed in accordance with the ANR Low Risk Site Handbook for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control. No mapped natural resource features are located within 500 feet of the site. A stream and associated river corridor that run parallel to the dirt trail will be avoided during installation. The Stamford Select Board, Stamford Planning Commission, Bennington County Regional Commission, adjoining landowners, and various state agencies have been given notice of the project and the plan to file a Section 246 petition with the VPUC. More information is available by emailing stamforwind@norwichsolar.com. Information about the Public Utility Commission and its Section 246 review process can be found at https://puc.vermont.gov/document/meteorological-towers-246-cases-procedures. AD# 80278, 80341 10/27/2023, 10/28/2023, 10/31/2023, 11/01/2023, 11/02/2023, 11/03/2023, 11/04/2023, 11/07/2023, 11/08/2023, 11/09/2023, 11/10/2023, 11/14/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE The State of Vermont has available for review the State's 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Formula Grant (JAG) Program Application. The Vermont Department of Public Safety, Vermont State Police, JAG Formula Grant application is for $542,919.00. The application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance is to combat violent and rural drug crimes in the State of Vermont. More information is available online at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/jag.html. Any citizen, neighborhood, and /or community groups who are interested may receive a copy of the State's grant application for review and comment by contacting: Susan Blain Vt. Department of Public Safety 45 State Drive Waterbury, Vt. 05671 Tel: 802-241-5360 Email-susan.blain@vermont.gov AD# 79628 11/04/2023, 11/08/2023