Town of Sandgate Notice of Public Hearing to Review the Revised Zoning Bylaws Interested persons are hereby notified and warned that the Sandgate Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday May 6, 2024- 6:00 p.m. at the Sandgate Town Hall, 3266 Sandgate Road, Sandgate, Vermont 05250. The purpose of this meeting is to review the proposed revised zoning bylaws before the Select Board approves or denies the revisions. AD# 84593 05/03/2024

TOWN OF SANDGATE Sandgate, VT 05250 TITLE: Storage of Animal Feed Document Type: Ordinance Document Number / Revision: Original Issue: Reissue: SECTION I. PURPOSE: The purpose of this ordinance is to reduce the chance of vermin and other wild animals gaining access to improperly stored animal feed, thereby creating a health hazard. SECTION II. RESPONSIBILITY: All owners, lessees, bailees, and caretakers of animals must ensure that food for animals is stored in facilities that adequately protect such supplies against spoilage or deterioration and infestation or contamination by vermin. Food supplies shall be stored in containers with tightly fitting lids or covers or in the original containers as received from the commercial sources of supply. SECTION III. PENALTIES: A. In the event of a violation of this ordinance, there shall be a civil fine of $50.00 for a first offense, and a civil fine $100.00 for each subsequent offense. B. Each instance of unsecured animal food on a given day shall constitute a separate offense. SECTON IV. ENFORCEMENT: This ordinance will be enforced by the Town Health Officer and Town Constable. SECTION V. RIGHT TO A HEARING: The property owner, lessee, bailee, or caretaker of the property shall upon 48 hours notice to the Selectboard be entitled to a hearing before the Board on whether animal food is now adequately secured per this ordinance. SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY: In the event that a Court of competent jurisdiction declares a provision of this ordinance or portion thereof void or unenforceable, the remaining portions and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Revision History: Document Number Date Actions Approved by Selectboard AD# 84591 05/03/2024

TOWN OF SHAFTSBURY PUBLIC HEARING Amendment to Town Plan by Adoption of Proposed Enhanced Energy Plan May 22, 2024 The Planning Commission will hold a hearing Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Cole Hall, 61 Buck Hill Rd., Shaftsbury, VT and remotely via the platform Zoom to review proposed changes to the Shaftsbury Town Plan. Statement of purpose As required by Vermont Statute Title 24, Chapter 117, Sections 4384, 4385, 4444, and 4447, the Shaftsbury Planning Commission submits this report describing an amendment to the Town Plan by the adoption of an Enhanced Energy Plan. Geographic areas affected The affected area is the Town of Shaftsbury. Table of contents/listing of section headings Energy Use and Policy in Shaftsbury and Vermont Current and Future Energy Use: Residential; Transportation; Thermal; Electricity; Commercial and Industrial; Municipal Local Renewable Energy Generation Potential: Existing Renewable Energy Sites; Regional and Locally-identified Constraints; Solar; Wind; Other Potential Renewable Energy Sources Shaftsbury Energy Conservation, Efficiency, and Renewable Energy Policies: Municipal Leadership and Land Use Planning; Conservation and Efficient Use of Energy; Transportation Sector; Renewable Energy Development; Local Food Systems The proposed revisions can be reviewed at www.shaftsburyvt.gov and at the offices of the Town Clerk at Cole Hall. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Zoning Administrator, Shelly Stiles at: Shaftsbury Town Offices 61 Buck Hill Rd, PO Box 409 Shaftsbury, VT 05262 Phone: 802-442-4038 x 5 zoning@shaftsburyvt.gov Shaftsbury Town is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Planning Commission Hearing, Enhanced Energy Plan Time: May 22, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/ 83401337489?pwd=aIQCMaJtiXVb ezDrmbaJI2h8PqyM5W.1 Meeting ID: 834 0133 7489 Passcode: 888528 One tap mobile +13052241968,,83401337489#,,,, 888528# US +13092053325,,83401337489#,,,, 888528# US --- Dial by your location +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 834 0133 7489 Passcode: 888528 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kuI73WAAR AD# 84588 05/03/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT FAMILY DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT DOCKET NO. 23-JV-00132/133 In re: A.S., U.S. NOTICE OF HEARING TO: ANY UNKNOWN MALE OR MATTHEW MALONEY OR MATTHEW MAHONEY WHO MAY BE THE PARENT of AS and US: The State of Vermont has filed a motion for a hearing on parentage of AS and US. You are hereby notified that the court has scheduled a parentage hearing on 6/28/24 at 8:30 am at the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Family Division, 200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, Vermont. You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Failure to appear at these hearings can result in an adjudication regarding parentage. The State is represented by the Attorney General's Office, HC 2 North, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-2080. Other interested parties include Star Crandall and AS and US. Howard A. Kalfus. Family Division Judge 4/29/2024 AD# 84529 05/03/2024, 05/10/2024

Warning Village of Old Bennington Board of Abatement Meeting Old First Church Barn, Monument Circle May 7, 2024 6:30 p.m. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Changes or Updates to Agenda 3. Citizens' Comments Not Related to Agenda 4. Request for Abatement of Taxes by Tzaims Luksus, 18 Walloomsac Road 5. New Business 6. Adjourn The web address for the Village is: oldbennington.org AD# 84455 04/30/2024, 05/01/2024, 05/02/2024, 05/03/2024, 05/04/2024, 05/07/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY HERBICIDES HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE The Village of Old Bennington has requested a permit from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets to apply herbicides to select signposts, Fences, gutters, curbing and sidewalks where mowing is not practical. The purpose of the maintenance is to improve safety and prolong the life of certain infrastructure. Selective ground applications will be made using backpack sprayers or motor driven diaphragm pumps with handheld applicators. Herbicides to be used are: Makaze (glyphosate) GArlon 3A (triclopyr) Treatment to start on or about June 12, 2024. Property owners with questions regarding private water supplies adjacent to town roads and highways should contact Susan Wright, Village of Old Bennington, 802-447-7072 or susan@rjohnwright.com Residents who wish to submit comments or complaints regarding this vegetation management treatment should contact: Vermont Department of Agriculture, State Office Building, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 Telephone 802-828-2431. AD# 84227 04/25/2024, 05/02/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 24-PR-01455 in re: ESTATE of: Jeffrey Blodgett NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Jeffrey Blodgett late of Putnam, Connecticit 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. 04/30/2024 Leslie A. Blodgett c/o Sarah E. Wilson 643 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201 802-753-7086 sarah@swvtlaw.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 05/02/2024 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 84556 05/02/2024

Town of Sandgate Notice of Public Hearing Interested persons are hereby notified and warned that the Sandgate Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at the Sandgate Town Hall, 3266 Sandgate Road, Sandgate, Vermont 05250. The purpose of the hearing is to conduct a final plat review for the subdivision of the property located at 1651 Rupert Rd (Property ID 602500-00L owned by the Ronald Pero Revocable Living Trust). This is a minor subdivision that will result in one parcel 5.44 acres in size and a second parcel 108.99 acres in size. The final plat is available for viewing at Sandgate Town Hall Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Sandgate Zoning Administrator Sheila Kearns: sandgatevtza@gmail.com 802-379-9961 AD# 84551 05/02/2024

Warning Village of Old Bennington Board of Abatement Meeting Old First Church Barn, Monument Circle May 7, 2024 6:30 p.m. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Changes or Updates to Agenda 3. Citizens' Comments Not Related to Agenda 4. Request for Abatement of Taxes by Tzaims Luksus, 18 Walloomsac Road 5. New Business 6. Adjourn The web address for the Village is: oldbennington.org AD# 84455 04/30/2024, 05/01/2024, 05/02/2024, 05/03/2024, 05/04/2024, 05/07/2024

Public Notice: All interested persons are invited to comment on any potential effects that may be caused to historic properties from a proposed 190-foot-tall lattice telecommunications tower to be located at N42 44'50.6", W73 13'19.3", on Poor Man's Road in Pownal, VT, if any such properties are located at or near the site. Comments may be submitted, within 30 days of this notice publish date, by email to info@klumbenv.com or by U.S. Mail to A&D Klumb Environmental, LLC, P.O. Box 155, Canterbury, NH 03224, 603-746-5065. Questions about this facility or this notice may be directed to the above contact information. This notice is provided in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Appendices B and C. Ad# 84463 04/30/2024,05/01/2024

Warning Village of Old Bennington Board of Abatement Meeting Old First Church Barn, Monument Circle May 7, 2024 6:30 p.m. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Changes or Updates to Agenda 3. Citizens' Comments Not Related to Agenda 4. Request for Abatement of Taxes by Tzaims Luksus, 18 Walloomsac Road 5. New Business 6. Adjourn The web address for the Village is: oldbennington.org AD# 84455 04/30/2024, 05/01/2024, 05/02/2024, 05/03/2024, 05/04/2024, 05/07/2024

Public Notice: All interested persons are invited to comment on any potential effects that may be caused to historic properties from a proposed 190-foot-tall lattice telecommunications tower to be located at N42 44'50.6", W73 13'19.3", on Poor Man's Road in Pownal, VT, if any such properties are located at or near the site. Comments may be submitted, within 30 days of this notice publish date, by email to info@klumbenv.com or by U.S. Mail to A&D Klumb Environmental, LLC, P.O. Box 155, Canterbury, NH 03224, 603-746-5065. Questions about this facility or this notice may be directed to the above contact information. This notice is provided in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Appendices B and C. Ad# 84463 04/30/2024,05/01/2024

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, DOCKET NUMBER: 23CP0101SA, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Essex County Juvenile Court, 56 Federal Street, Room 2001, Salem, MA 01970. (978)745-9660. TO: Daniel Walsh: A petition has been presented to this court by Salem DCF, seeking, as to the following child, Stella Gulino, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 07/01/2024 at 09:00 AM Hearing on Merits (CR/CV) You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter to a trial on the merits and adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at (978)745-9660. WITNESS: Hon. Kerry A. Ahern, FIRST JUSTICE, DATE ISSUED 04/04/2024, Judith M.Brennan, Clerk Magistrate. AD# 84312 04/26/2024, 04/30/2024, 05/07/2024

Public Hearing Notice Seeking Input on Application to HUD for Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Competition May 16, 2024, at 6pm Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) Offices 58 East State Street; Montpelier, VT 05602 Vermont to Apply for $15M in Federal Funding to Support eligible Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC's) The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) is preparing to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Main Program seeking $15 million in funding. Interested parties can learn more about the funding opportunity at https://www.hud.gov/_offices/comm_planning/PRICE or by accessing the Federal Register for Funding Opportunity FR-6700-N-99. If awarded, ACCD intends to sub-grant the funds to the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) to address critical infrastructure needs in non-profit and cooperatively-owned manufactured home communities. In accordance with the rules governing the PRICE program, this notice announces a public comment period, commencing Monday, April 29th and ending on Friday, May 17th . All documents and materials submitted with the PRICE application will be made available for public viewing as of April 29th on the ACCD website at https://accd.vermont.gov/community-development/current-intiatives Questions and comments regarding this application may be submitted by email to housing-funds@vhcb.org or through participation in the public hearing on Thursday, May 16th at 6:00 pm. For the hearing impaired, please call Bonnie TTY: 1-800-253-0191. The hearing will take place in person at VHCB's offices at 58 East State Street in Montpelier and will also be accessible by Zoom. Those interested in joining the meeting via Zoom can visit vhcb.org/PRICE for details or register at bit.ly/PRICE-Zoom. AD# 84400 04/30/2024

Warning Village of Old Bennington Board of Abatement Meeting Old First Church Barn, Monument Circle May 7, 2024 6:30 p.m. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Changes or Updates to Agenda 3. Citizens' Comments Not Related to Agenda 4. Request for Abatement of Taxes by Tzaims Luksus, 18 Walloomsac Road 5. New Business 6. Adjourn The web address for the Village is: oldbennington.org AD# 84455 04/30/2024, 05/01/2024, 05/02/2024, 05/03/2024, 05/04/2024, 05/07/2024

Notice: In Re Claims against David Cole. Anyone that has a claim for debts, money, promises, or property of or from or owed by Jan David Cole, a.k.a. J. David Cole, and Dave or David Cole, 69, formerly of 643 Cedar Rock Rd., Arlington, VT. Although there are no known assets, no estate, and personal items are essentially nil (apparently), and considerable other monetary claims exist (likely preceding/priority), I still want to be sure to hear any claims, unpaid debts for items or services, liens, UCC filings, loans, property, or other such actions anyone has, and wishes to bring forward. Please do so in the next 120 days, from first public notice (on or about 1/30/24) or forever such claim(s) is/are void and/or barred. I am acting as the representative, as next of kin. As noted there are no known assets, so recovery is not likely unless some assets are found, which appears highly doubtful. Please call brother, and/or mail notice and proof of any financial, promise, materials, property, debts, or any claim against said J. David Cole, and value thereof, to me Barry Cole 1-800-301-3188 @ 4785 Elati Street, Ste #15, Denver, CO 80216 or email 3038866106@vtext.com Ad# 82189 01/27/2024,04/27/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 24-PR-01454 in re: ESTATE of: Jonathan Barrows NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Jonathan Barrows 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. 04/19/2024 Marsha Barrows, Administrator c/o Jonathan M. Cohen, Esq. P.O. Box 4558 Bennington, VT 05201 802-447-1921 jon@joncohenlawyer.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 04/27/2024 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 84290 04/27/2024

BENNINGTON SELECT BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AMENDMENT TO BENNINGTON TOWN PLAN AND LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS The Bennington Select Board will conduct Public Hearings on June 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. and on June 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Town of Bennington Fire Facility, 3rd Floor, 130 River Street, Bennington, Vermont, to consider an amendment to the Bennington Town Plan and the Bennington Land Use & Development Regulations (LUDR). A. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of the amendment is to amend the Town Plan and LUDR maps applicable to a portion (approximately 7 acres) of the Industrial District surrounding Bowen Road to permit the development of housing to address the current housing crisis. The proposed amendment will expand the Village Residential District to include a portion of the Industrial District surrounding Bowen Road. B. AREA COVERED The proposed amendment impacts a portion (approximately 7 acres) of the eastern section of the Industrial District surrounding Bowen Road that is adjacent to the Village Residential District. C. SECTIONS PROPOSED TO BE AMENDED Land Use Maps of the Town Plan and Zoning Maps of the Land Use & Development Regulations. D. WHERE THE FULL AMENDMENT MAY BE EXAMINED: Copies of the proposed amendment, and accompanying reports, are available for examination at the Bennington Town Office at 205 South Street, in Bennington, Vermont. Jeanie Jenkins, Chairperson, Town of Bennington Select Board Ad# 84385 04/27/2024

TOWN OF DORSET PUBLIC HEARING The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Dorset Town Office, 112 Mad Tom Rd, E. Dorset, VT 05253, to conduct the following business: Appeal of zoning permit 014-2024BU. Location: 77 Songbird Meadows. Zoning District: Rural Residential. Applicant: Linda O'Leary. Owner: Alexander Marshall PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81037986144?pwd=UVNuWVJ1L3YvRmJTNlEzR3NtU2ZUZz09 Meeting ID: 810 3798 6144 Passcode: 412335 Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Zoning Administrator, Tyler Yandow. Contact information is shown below. Participation in this proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Tyler Yandow AIA Zoning Administrator Dorset Town Offices PO Box 715 East Dorset VT 05253 Phone: 802-362-4571 Ext. 5 Email: dorsetza@gmail.com Ad# 84436 04/27/2024