NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Pownal, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Richard Zacher by Warranty Deed of Robert E. Parkes and Karen D. Parkes, dated April 2, 1976 and recorded on April 5, 1976 in Book 72 at Page 103 of the Pownal Land Records. (E-911 address: 876 US Route 7; Parcel #US7108) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Pownal Town Office, a public place located on Center Street in the Town of Pownal, on the day of April 25, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such delinquent taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Pownal, Vermont this 25th day of March, 2024. ELLEN STROHMAIER, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83618 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Pownal, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Joseph J. Tornabene, Sr., Janet A. Tornabene (now deceased), and Joseph J. Tornabene, Jr. by Warranty Deed of Joseph J. Tornabene, Sr. and Janet A. Tornabene, dated December 11, 1990 and recorded on December 20, 1990 in Book 91 at Page 344 of the Pownal Land Records. (E-911 address: 512 Brookman Rd; Parcel #034-04) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Pownal Town Office, a public place located on Center Street in the Town of Pownal, on the day of April 25, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such delinquent taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Pownal, Vermont this 25th day of March, 2024. ELLEN STROHMAIER, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83617 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Pownal, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the sewage usage fees assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Robert Quinn (now deceased) and Ruth Quinn by Executor's Deed of Ellen A. Mormando, Executor of the Estate of Elfriede Taff, dated March 22, 2010 and recorded on March 24, 2010 in Book 155 at Page 41 of the Pownal Land Records. (E-911 address: 194 Church St; Parcel #001-07) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Pownal Town Office, a public place located on Center Street in the Town of Pownal, on the day of April 25, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such delinquent taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Pownal, Vermont this 25th day of March, 2024. ELLEN STROHMAIER, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83616 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Pownal, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Eric M. Ott by Warranty Deed Michael Farris, dated December 6, 2017 and recorded on December 15, 2017 in Book 170 at Page 132 of the Pownal Land Records. (E-911 address: 354 Northwest Hill Rd; Parcel #009-15) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Pownal Town Office, a public place located on Center Street in the Town of Pownal, on the day of April 25, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such delinquent taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Pownal, Vermont this 25th day of March, 2024. ELLEN STROHMAIER, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83615 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Pownal, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Harald Anzbock by Warranty Deed of Margaret Lillie, dated July 13, 2004, and recorded on July 19, 2004 in Book 135 at Page 402 of the Pownal Land Records. (E-911 address: 1058 Maple Grove Rd; Parcel #007-53.2) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Pownal Town Office, a public place located on Center Street in the Town of Pownal, on the day of April 25, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such delinquent taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Pownal, Vermont this 25th day of March, 2024. ELLEN STROHMAIER, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83610 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders, and mortgagees of property in the Town of Stamford, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the municipal tax years beginning January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023, and for school district taxes for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023, remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property in such Town, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Iwona A. Rum (now deceased) and Wojciech M. Rum by Quit-Claim Deed of Iwona Anna Rum dated July 20, 2012 and recorded July 25, 2012 in Book 82 at Page 203 of the Stamford Land Records; AND being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Iwona A. Rum (now deceased) and Wojciech M. Rum by Warranty Deed of Iwona Anna Rum dated July 20, 2012 and recorded July 25, 2012 in Book 82 at Page 205 of the Stamford Land Records (E-911 address: 180 Main Rd; Parcel #00SH10006R.000) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Stamford Town Office, a public place located on Main Road in the Town of Stamford, on the 1 st day of May, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Stamford, Vermont as of this 28 th day of March, 2024. SALLY A. BOHL, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83816 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024, 04/18/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders, and mortgagees of property in the Town of Stamford, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the municipal tax years beginning January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023, and for school district taxes for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023, remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property in such Town, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Oliver Ignatius by Warranty Deed of Thomas K. O'Connor dated June 21, 2019 and recorded on July 11, 2019 in Book 91 at Page 426 of the Stamford Land Records. (E-911 address: 1092 Main Rd; Parcel #00SH10042R.000) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Stamford Town Office, a public place located on Main Road in the Town of Stamford, on the 1 st day of May, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Stamford, Vermont as of this 28 th day of March, 2024. SALLY A. BOHL, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83815 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024, 04/18/2024

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF BENNINGTON HOUSING TRUST, INC. MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024 The Commissioners of the Bennington Housing Authority will meet in a regular meeting in the Willowbrook Community Room on Monday, April 15, 2024 at approximately 5:15P.M. AGENDA 1. Election of Officers 2. Other Business Ad# 83934 04/10/2024

NOTICE OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE BENNINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024 The Commissioners of the Bennington Housing Authority will meet in a regular meeting in the Willowbrook Community Room on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 4:45P.M. AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2023 2. Executive Director Report 3. Staff Reports a. Section 8 b. Facilities 4. Financials 5. Resolution #509 -Approval to Update Personnel Policy (Part Time Employee Change in Hours) 6. Public questions, comments or concerns. Limit 20 minutes 7. Set the date for the May meeting 8. Other Business 9. Executive Session - Executive Director Annual Review Ad# 83933 04/10/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 23-PR-05540 in re: ESTATE of: Betty J. Stratton NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Betty J. Stratton late of Arlington, 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. 04/03/2024 John L. Whalen II, Esq. Whalen, Hand & Gilmour, PLC P.O. Box 1169 Manchester Center, VT 05255-1169 802-362-2310 jwhalen2@whalenlaw.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 04/09/2024 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 83847 04/09/2024

The Southwest VT Supervisory Union is seeking proposals for interactive panels with PC modules for use in their K-12 classrooms. A copy of the RFP can be obtained from Anne Hilliard, Administrative Assistant, Technology Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union 184 North Street, Suite 1 Bennington, Vermont 05201 Phone: 802-753-5810 Email: ahilliard@svsu.org Please direct all inquiries and proposals to ahilliard@svsu.org AD# 83813 04/04/2024, 04/05/2024, 04/06/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 24-PR-00305 in re: ESTATE of: Margaret Lillie NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Margaret Lillie late of Pownal, 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. 04/01/2024 Gary F. Dickson, Executor c/o James M. Dingley, Esq. 204 South Street Bennington, VT 05201 802-442-8503 dingleylaw@gmail.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 04/05/2024 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 83811 04/05/2024

The Southwest VT Supervisory Union is seeking proposals for interactive panels with PC modules for use in their K-12 classrooms. A copy of the RFP can be obtained from Anne Hilliard, Administrative Assistant, Technology Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union 184 North Street, Suite 1 Bennington, Vermont 05201 Phone: 802-753-5810 Email: ahilliard@svsu.org Please direct all inquiries and proposals to ahilliard@svsu.org AD# 83813 04/04/2024, 04/05/2024, 04/06/2024

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING Green Mountain Community Network, Inc. (transit provider) gives notice that, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5311 Non-Urbanized Transportation Program, Preventive Maintenance Program, Rural Technical Assistance Program and Marketing; Vermont State Operating Assistance Program; 49 U.S.C. 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program, the opportunity is offered for a public hearing on a proposed Public Transit Program in the town(s) of Bennington County. Projects are described as follows: Deviated fixed routes, demand response, and elders and disabled services, as well as capital improvements to/for necessary equipment. Persons desiring a hearing to be held should submit written requests to Green Mountain Community Network, Inc. (transit provider) and to the Vermont Agency of Transportation at the addresses below within 14 days of publication of this notice. Upon receipt of a request, a date will be scheduled, and a notice of hearing will be published. A copy of the proposal may be seen at the Project Manager's Office. Persons desiring to make written comments should forward same to the addresses below within 14 days of publication of this notice. Transit Provider: GMCN 215 Pleasant Street Bennington, VT 05201 State Agency: Vermont Agency of Transportation Public Transit Section 219 N. Main Street Barre, VT 05641 Dated at Bennington, County of Bennington, State of Vermont this 28th day of March 2024. Terence White, GMCN Project Manager Ad# 83701 03/30/2024,0 4/04/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Pownal, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Richard Zacher by Warranty Deed of Robert E. Parkes and Karen D. Parkes, dated April 2, 1976 and recorded on April 5, 1976 in Book 72 at Page 103 of the Pownal Land Records. (E-911 address: 876 US Route 7; Parcel #US7108) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Pownal Town Office, a public place located on Center Street in the Town of Pownal, on the day of April 25, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such delinquent taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Pownal, Vermont this 25th day of March, 2024. ELLEN STROHMAIER, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83618 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Pownal, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Joseph J. Tornabene, Sr., Janet A. Tornabene (now deceased), and Joseph J. Tornabene, Jr. by Warranty Deed of Joseph J. Tornabene, Sr. and Janet A. Tornabene, dated December 11, 1990 and recorded on December 20, 1990 in Book 91 at Page 344 of the Pownal Land Records. (E-911 address: 512 Brookman Rd; Parcel #034-04) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Pownal Town Office, a public place located on Center Street in the Town of Pownal, on the day of April 25, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such delinquent taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Pownal, Vermont this 25th day of March, 2024. ELLEN STROHMAIER, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83617 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Pownal, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the sewage usage fees assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Robert Quinn (now deceased) and Ruth Quinn by Executor's Deed of Ellen A. Mormando, Executor of the Estate of Elfriede Taff, dated March 22, 2010 and recorded on March 24, 2010 in Book 155 at Page 41 of the Pownal Land Records. (E-911 address: 194 Church St; Parcel #001-07) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Pownal Town Office, a public place located on Center Street in the Town of Pownal, on the day of April 25, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such delinquent taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Pownal, Vermont this 25th day of March, 2024. ELLEN STROHMAIER, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83616 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Pownal, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Eric M. Ott by Warranty Deed Michael Farris, dated December 6, 2017 and recorded on December 15, 2017 in Book 170 at Page 132 of the Pownal Land Records. (E-911 address: 354 Northwest Hill Rd; Parcel #009-15) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Pownal Town Office, a public place located on Center Street in the Town of Pownal, on the day of April 25, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such delinquent taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Pownal, Vermont this 25th day of March, 2024. ELLEN STROHMAIER, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83615 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Pownal, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Philip Hollendonner by Quitclaim Deed of Linda R. Hollendonner, dated March 30, 1998, and recorded on March 30, 1998 in Book 109 at Page 312 of the Pownal Land Records. Reference is made to the Boundary Line Agreement between David S. Moore and Terri-Lyn Moore, and Philip Hollendonner, dated April 29, 2004, and recorded on May 18, 2004 in Book 134 at Page 415 of the Pownal Land Records. (E-911 address: 80 Kings Way; Parcel #US7-85) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, such property will be sold at public auction at the Pownal Town Office, a public place located on Center Street in the Town of Pownal, on the day of April 25, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such delinquent taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Pownal, Vermont this 25th day of March, 2024. ELLEN STROHMAIER, Collector of Delinquent Taxes AD# 83612 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024