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 a 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 Managers 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 26th day of March 2026. Terence White, GMCN Project Manager Ad# 100861 03/26/2026,03/27/2026

Invitation to Bid The Bennington Free Library located in Bennington, Vermont, invites bids from interested parties to improve the air quality in the 1936 building. Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST SCOPE OF SERVICES Installation of equipment to improve air quality in the 1936 building according to the engineering drawings. Plans will be available after 03-20-2026 from Centerline Architects & Planners at - mail@clarch.com or 802-447-8609. There will be a pre-bit site visit at 9 am on Monday, March 23, 2026. Install equipment in 1936 building: . Create healthy airflow within the 1936 building through new mechanical HVAC equipment. Including the use of electric-sourced heat pumps for cooling and heating, replacement of: HRV ventilation equipment, install new boiler in 1865 building, any required ductwork, upgrade to electrical systems, and system controls. . Electrical building upgrades to accommodate any new equipment. . Repairs to areas opened during the course of renovations . Interior repairs, patching, and painting in areas disturbed by the project. Questions regarding the bid can be submitted via email to: director@bfli.org Note: This bid will require bonding. Bids to be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope to Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 100753 03/20/2026, 03/21/2026 03/24/2026, 03/25/2026 03/26/2026

Invitation to Bid The Bennington Free Library located in Bennington, Vermont, invites bids from interested parties for building energy upgrades. Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST SCOPE OF SERVICES Building energy upgrades, insulate, and air sealing according to the engineering drawings. Plans will be available after 03-18-2026 from Centerline Architects & Planners at - mail@clarch.com or 802-447-8609. There will be a pre-bit site visit at 9 am on Monday, March 23, 2026. Covering . Attic insulation . Basement insulation . Window and door weatherstripping Questions regarding the bid can be submitted via email to: director@bfli.org Note: This bid will require bonding. Bids to be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope to Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 100746 03/19/2026, 03/20/2026 03/21/2026, 03/24/2026 03/25/2026

Invitation to Bid The Bennington Free Library located in Bennington, Vermont, invites bids from interested parties to improve the air quality in the 1936 building. Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST SCOPE OF SERVICES Installation of equipment to improve air quality in the 1936 building according to the engineering drawings. Plans will be available after 03-20-2026 from Centerline Architects & Planners at - mail@clarch.com or 802-447-8609. There will be a pre-bit site visit at 9 am on Monday, March 23, 2026. Install equipment in 1936 building: . Create healthy airflow within the 1936 building through new mechanical HVAC equipment. Including the use of electric-sourced heat pumps for cooling and heating, replacement of: HRV ventilation equipment, install new boiler in 1865 building, any required ductwork, upgrade to electrical systems, and system controls. . Electrical building upgrades to accommodate any new equipment. . Repairs to areas opened during the course of renovations . Interior repairs, patching, and painting in areas disturbed by the project. Questions regarding the bid can be submitted via email to: director@bfli.org Note: This bid will require bonding. Bids to be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope to Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 100753 03/20/2026, 03/21/2026 03/24/2026, 03/25/2026 03/26/2026

Invitation to Bid The Bennington Free Library located in Bennington, Vermont, invites bids from interested parties for building energy upgrades. Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST SCOPE OF SERVICES Building energy upgrades, insulate, and air sealing according to the engineering drawings. Plans will be available after 03-18-2026 from Centerline Architects & Planners at - mail@clarch.com or 802-447-8609. There will be a pre-bit site visit at 9 am on Monday, March 23, 2026. Covering . Attic insulation . Basement insulation . Window and door weatherstripping Questions regarding the bid can be submitted via email to: director@bfli.org Note: This bid will require bonding. Bids to be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope to Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 100746 03/19/2026, 03/20/2026 03/21/2026, 03/24/2026 03/25/2026

"NOTICE: Annual lot holders meeting of Island Hill Cemetery, Buskirk, NY will be held March 31, 2026 at 10am at the home of Ernest Niles, 3393 Rt 67, Buskirk, NY." Ad# 100579 03/17/2026, 03/24/2026

TOWN OF ARLINGTON Arlington Planning Commission WARNING Public Hearing, Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM Attend this meeting either via Zoom or in person at the Arlington Town Hall, 3828 VT Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont Topic: Arlington Planning Commission Zoom Meeting Time: Mar 26, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83404863313?pwd=6ybzA2Yb96qpKy4koqBj9UaqiSuEEW.1 Meeting ID: 834 0486 3313 Passcode: 216033 One tap mobile This hearing is warned in accordance with section 4464 of the Vermont planning and development act (24 VSA, chapter 117). Please be advised that participation in this proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to any subsequent appeal. Additional information may be obtained from the Arlington Land Use Administrator (802) 375-1008 joan.nash@arlingtonvermont.org. Agenda 1. Minutes 2. Public Comments 3. New Business ( a. ) Todd Wilkins and Nicol Whalen will talk to the APC about the potential ramifications of ACT 73 on Arlington's schools 4. Old Business ( a. ) Continued discussions. 5. Setting of Next Meeting Date 6. Adjournment Ad# 100803 03/24/2026

Invitation to Bid The Bennington Free Library located in Bennington, Vermont, invites bids from interested parties to improve the air quality in the 1936 building. Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST SCOPE OF SERVICES Installation of equipment to improve air quality in the 1936 building according to the engineering drawings. Plans will be available after 03-20-2026 from Centerline Architects & Planners at - mail@clarch.com or 802-447-8609. There will be a pre-bit site visit at 9 am on Monday, March 23, 2026. Install equipment in 1936 building: . Create healthy airflow within the 1936 building through new mechanical HVAC equipment. Including the use of electric-sourced heat pumps for cooling and heating, replacement of: HRV ventilation equipment, install new boiler in 1865 building, any required ductwork, upgrade to electrical systems, and system controls. . Electrical building upgrades to accommodate any new equipment. . Repairs to areas opened during the course of renovations . Interior repairs, patching, and painting in areas disturbed by the project. Questions regarding the bid can be submitted via email to: director@bfli.org Note: This bid will require bonding. Bids to be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope to Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 100753 03/20/2026, 03/21/2026 03/24/2026, 03/25/2026 03/26/2026

Invitation to Bid The Bennington Free Library located in Bennington, Vermont, invites bids from interested parties for building energy upgrades. Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST SCOPE OF SERVICES Building energy upgrades, insulate, and air sealing according to the engineering drawings. Plans will be available after 03-18-2026 from Centerline Architects & Planners at - mail@clarch.com or 802-447-8609. There will be a pre-bit site visit at 9 am on Monday, March 23, 2026. Covering . Attic insulation . Basement insulation . Window and door weatherstripping Questions regarding the bid can be submitted via email to: director@bfli.org Note: This bid will require bonding. Bids to be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope to Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 100746 03/19/2026, 03/20/2026 03/21/2026, 03/24/2026 03/25/2026

Invitation to Bid The Bennington Free Library located in Bennington, Vermont, invites bids from interested parties to improve the air quality in the 1865 building. Submission Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST SCOPE OF SERVICES Installation of equipment to improve air quality in the 1865 building according to the engineering drawings. Plans will be available after 03-16-2026 from Centerline Architects & Planners at - mail@clarch.com or 802-447-8609. There will be a pre-bit site visit at 10 am on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Install equipment in 1865 building: . Create healthy airflow within the 1865 building through new mechanical HVAC equipment. Including the use of electric-sourced heat pumps for cooling and heating, replacement of: HRV ventilation equipment, replace air handling units, any required ductwork, upgrade to electrical systems, and system controls. . Electrical building upgrades to accommodate any new HVAC equipment. . Repairs to areas opened during the course of renovations . Interior repairs, patching, and painting in areas disturbed by the project. Questions regarding the bid can be submitted via email to: director@bfli.org Note: This bid will require bonding. Bids to be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope to Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 100649 03/14/2026, 03/17/2026 03/18/2026, 03/19/2026 03/20/2026

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders, and mortgagees of property within in the Village of North Bennington, in the County of Bennington, in the State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Village of North Bennington for the 2023-2024, 2024- 2025, and 2025-2026 tax 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 W. Sears, Jr. (who died June 1, 2024) and Mary M. Sears, by Warranty Deed of Richard W. Sears, Sr. and Charlotte M. Sears, recorded on October 21, 1983 in Book 244 at Page 125 of the Bennington Land Records. Reference is made to the Warranty Deed of Mary M. Sears to Richard W. Sears, Jr. dated April 28, 1986 and recorded on May 2, 1986 in Book 257 at Page 102 of the Bennington Land Records. E-911: 343 Matteson Rd., Bennington; Parcel #15505200- And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, so much of such property will be sold at public auction at the Town of Shaftsbury Office, a public place located at 61 Buck Hill Road in Shaftsbury, Vermont, on the 22nd day of April, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with cos t s , u n l e s s p r e v i o u s l y p a i d . Dated at North Bennington, Vermont this 17th day of March, 2026. Doug Buggee, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Village of North Bennington Ad# 100763 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026 04/03/2026

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders, and mortgagees of property within in the Village of North Bennington, in the County of Bennington, in the State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Village of North Bennington for the 2023-2024, 2024- 2025, and 2025-2026 tax 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 F. Gratton (who died January 8, 2018), Ruth M. Gratton (who died November 5, 2008), and Sharon A. Gratton by Quitclaim Deed of Robert F. Gratton and Ruth M. Gratton, dated November 20, 1996 and recorded November 25, 1996 in Book 330 at Page 192 of the Bennington Land Records. Reference is made to the Easement Deed of Dedication and Acceptance dated June 23, 2005 and recorded on July 12, 2005 in Book 422 at Page 39 of the Bennington Land Records. E-911: 993 Water St.,Bennington; Parcel #21503000- And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, so much of such property will be sold at public auction at the Town of Shaftsbury Office, a public place located at 61 Buck Hill Road in Shaftsbury, Vermont, on the 22nd day of April, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with cos t s , u n l e s s p r e v i o u s l y p a i d . Dated at North Bennington, Vermont this 17th day of March, 2026. Doug Buggee, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Village of North Bennington Ad# 100762 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026 04/03/2026

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders, and mortgagees of property within in the Village of North Bennington and the Town of Shaftsbury, in the County of Bennington, in the State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Village of North Bennington for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 tax years, and the taxes assessed by the Town of Shaftsbury for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 tax 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 Nancy Burns by Warranty Deed of Elizabeth H. Young (f/k/a Elizabeth H. Peters) dated January 14, 2001 and recorded January 21, 2001 in Book 140 at Page 652 of the Shaftsbury Land Records. E-911: 456 Horton Hill Rd., Shaftsbury, Parcel #142069 And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, so much of such property will be sold at public auction at the Town of Shaftsbury Office, a public place located at 61 Buck Hill Road in Shaftsbury, Vermont, on the 22nd day of April, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with cos t s , u n l e s s p r e v i o u s l y p a i d . Dated at North Bennington, Vermont this 17th day of March, 2026. Doug Buggee, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Village of North Bennington Holly Bahan, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Town of Shaftsbury Ad# 100761 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026 04/03/2026

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders, and mortgagees of property within in the Village of North Bennington, in the County of Bennington, in the State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Village of North Bennington for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 tax 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 Bernard L. Barriere, III, and Amy Harrington by virtue of two deeds: 1) Warranty Deed of Beverly Durkee dated September 13, 2022 and recorded on July 11, 2023 in Book 570 at Page 188 of the Bennington Land Records; and 2) Administrator's Deed of Jenifer Durkee, Administrator of the Goods, Chattels, and Estate of Elizabeth Baker, dated September 13, 2022 and recorded on July 11, 2023 in Book 570 at Page 192 of the Bennington Land Records. E-911: 21 Lever Rd., Bennington; Parcel #21502200- And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, so much of such property will be sold at public auction at the Town of Shaftsbury Office, a public place located at 61 Buck Hill Road in Shaftsbury, Vermont, on the 22nd day of April, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with cos t s , u n l e s s p r e v i o u s l y p a i d . Dated at North Bennington, Vermont this 17th day of March, 2026. Doug Buggee, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Village of North Bennington Ad# 100759 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026 04/03/2026

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders, and mortgagees of property within in the Village of North Bennington, in the County of Bennington, in the State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Village of North Bennington for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 tax 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 Marilyn Bona and Bernard Barriere, III, by Quitclaim Deed of Harvest Hills Realty, Inc., dated March 31, 2006 and recorded on April 4, 2006 in Book 127 at Page 461 of the Shaftsbury Land Records. E-911: 209 Hewitt Dr., Shaftsbury; Parcel #132046- And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, so much of such property will be sold at public auction at the Town of Shaftsbury Office, a public place located at 61 Buck Hill Road in Shaftsbury, Vermont, on the 22nd day of April, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at North Bennington, Vermont this 17th day of March, 2026. Doug Buggee, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Village of North Bennington Ad# 100756 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026 04/03/2026

TOWN OF DORSET PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission will hold a meeting Tuesday, Tues. April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm at the Dorset Town Offices, 200 Raptor Ln, Dorset, VT 05251, to conduct the following business. Site development plan review. Relocate station office from inside recycling building, to outside. Location: 310 Tennis Way, E. Dorset, VT 05253 Applicant: Casella Waste Mgmt. Owner: Same Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Zoning Administrator, Tyler Yandow AIA. 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 200 Raptor Ln Dorset VT 05251 Phone: 802-362-4571 Ext. 5 Ad# 100316 03/20/2026

Town of Manchester Development Review Board Meeting Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Manchester Town Hall - Kilburn Meeting Room 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Agenda Meeting Minutes 3/4/26 United Counseling Services, Inc, 5312 Main Street, Applicant is proposing a change of use to a section of the building making 440 sq ft of the building into a "headstart" daycare program. This public hearing is carried over from the previous meeting in March. Application: CU-2026-15 Tax Map: 32-51-07.00 Dr. Robert Treat, 48 Treat Hill Road, Applicant is proposing an expansion of the Veterinary Hospital, this is the first public hearing following a preliminary meeting in March. Application: S-2026- tbd Tax Map: 33-50-50.00 40 Ad# 100673 03/20/2026

Invitation to Bid The Bennington Free Library located in Bennington, Vermont, invites bids from interested parties for building energy upgrades. Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST SCOPE OF SERVICES Building energy upgrades, insulate, and air sealing according to the engineering drawings. Plans will be available after 03-18-2026 from Centerline Architects & Planners at - mail@clarch.com or 802-447-8609. There will be a pre-bit site visit at 9 am on Monday, March 23, 2026. Covering . Attic insulation . Basement insulation . Window and door weatherstripping Questions regarding the bid can be submitted via email to: director@bfli.org Note: This bid will require bonding. Bids to be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope to Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 100746 03/19/2026, 03/20/2026 03/21/2026, 03/24/2026 03/25/2026

Invitation to Bid The Bennington Free Library located in Bennington, Vermont, invites bids from interested parties to improve the air quality in the 1865 building. Submission Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST SCOPE OF SERVICES Installation of equipment to improve air quality in the 1865 building according to the engineering drawings. Plans will be available after 03-16-2026 from Centerline Architects & Planners at - mail@clarch.com or 802-447-8609. There will be a pre-bit site visit at 10 am on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Install equipment in 1865 building: . Create healthy airflow within the 1865 building through new mechanical HVAC equipment. Including the use of electric-sourced heat pumps for cooling and heating, replacement of: HRV ventilation equipment, replace air handling units, any required ductwork, upgrade to electrical systems, and system controls. . Electrical building upgrades to accommodate any new HVAC equipment. . Repairs to areas opened during the course of renovations . Interior repairs, patching, and painting in areas disturbed by the project. Questions regarding the bid can be submitted via email to: director@bfli.org Note: This bid will require bonding. Bids to be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope to Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 100649 03/14/2026, 03/17/2026 03/18/2026, 03/19/2026 03/20/2026