NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at 4:30 P.M. on MONDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2026, at the VILLAGE OFFICES, located at 45 Union Street, on the following matters: 1. Review and Possible Adoption of the Draft Aircraft Take-Off and Landing Facilities Ordinance Curan VanDerWielen Village Manager Dated: March 23rd, 2026 Join via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82731049455?pwd=zFPzRBSa8mlXfqgasf5SqiVbR13Pf6.1 Meeting ID: 827 3104 9455 Passcode: 873545 Ad# 101069 04/04/2026

NOTICE OF TAX SALE THE TOWN OF BENNINGTON, VERMONT AND THE VILLAGE OF OLD BENNINGTON, VERMONT LANDS OF TZAIMS LUKSUS 18 WALLOOMSAC ROAD OLD BENNINGTON, VERMONT The resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of lands and premises in the Town of Bennington and the Village of Old Bennington, in the County of Bennington, and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes, water and/or sewer charges assessed by the Town of Bennington, the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District, and the Village of Old Bennington for the year(s)2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property in such Town to wit: Being those lands conveyed to Tzaims Luksus by the following deeds: 1. Administrator's Deed of James C. Jerome, William T. Jerome and Cecil S. Semple, Executors of the Estate of Hope C. Sloane dated January 15, 1982 and recorded June 28, 1982 in Book 0-238, Page 187 of the Bennington Land Records; and 2. Warranty Deed of Robert E. Cummings, Jr., Successor Trustee u/w of Howard H. Shields dated and recorded May 1, 1968 in Book 0-182, Page 124 of the Bennington Land Records. Reference is also made to a Trustee's Return of the Village of Old Bennington, dated December 1, 1998 and recorded January 4 (sic), 1998 in Book 0-349, Page 27 of the Benington Land Records. So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at the Offices of the Town of Bennington, a public place in such Town, on the 24th day of April, 2026, at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, to discharge such taxes and fees, with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Bennington, Vermont, March 16, 2026. /s/Daniel Monks, Delinquent Tax Collector for The Town of Bennington and the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District /s/Ronald E. Rabidou, Collector of Delinquent Taxes For The Village of Old Bennington Ad# 100750 03/21/2026,03/28/2026 04/04/2026

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, 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 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 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

The Town of Pownal is accepting proposals for processing or the custom crushing of approximately 4,000 cubic yards of crushed gravel. Bids due by 4/20/26. A meeting to go over any questions that the contractor or the Town may have will be held at the Town of Pownal Highway Department Garage, 981 Maple Grove Road, Pownal, VT at your convenience. If you wish to contact Joel, highway foreman, the number is (802) 442-2056. FOR FULL BID AND IMPORTANT DETAILS PLEASE VISIT www.townofpownal.org Ad# 101056 04/03/2026

TOWN OF SHAFTSBURY PUBLIC HEARING May 6th, 2026 6 p.m. NEW Town Offices 677 VT RT 7A, Shaftsbury VT And remotely via Zoom The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing in person and via the remote platform Zoom on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, 6 p.m., to conduct the following business: Application 26-0014, parcel 11 02 43.3, owner Horned Lark LLC, 1206 Trumbull Hill Road, Shaftsbury VT, applicant request a height variance. Additional information, including copies of application documents, can be obtained by contacting the Zoning Administrator, Carlyn Mickle. Participation in this proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Notice on hybrid public meetings This meeting is a hybrid meeting, which means that some or all of the public body is meeting remotely and some are meeting physically in a previously noticed location where the public may attend to observe, listen, and participate contemporaneously. One member of this public body or other staff is present at the location to ensure the public can participate, if desired. Please note that while we will strive to provide means for those attending remotely to participate in the public comment period, there may be technical difficulties or reasons that otherwise prevent or interrupt remote public participation. Therefore, it is important to note that the Open Meeting Law only ensures the public's right to participate and comment at a public meeting by attending at the designated physical location as posted in the notice and agenda. Shaftsbury Town is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. You must be signed in to Zoom to attend this meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85940663405 Meeting ID: 859 4066 3405 Passcode: 568440 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,85940663405#,,,, 568440# US +13092053325,,85940663405#,,,, 568440# US Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/85940663405/invitations?signature=LqOgGjTE-9CMPWMag31lKm2IvCJplOYBGkD_ISRZIwY Ad# 101062 04/03/2026

TOWN OF POWNAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD PUBLIC HEARING AND CONTINUANCE MEETING AGENDA Date: APRIL 15th 2026 @ 7:00pm Public Hearing #1 Continuance - Permit Application 26-001 Public Hearing #2 - Permit Application 26-003 for full agenda please visit www.townofpownal.org Ad# 101016 04/02/2026

Southwest Vermont Regional Technical School District 321 Park Street Bennington, Vermont 05201 Phone # 802-447-0220 Fax # 802-442-1745 swtech.org RGB Policy Committee The Policy Committee of the Southwest Vermont Regional Technical School District will meet Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 4:00 PM in-person and online. Join Zoom Meeting: https: //svcdc.zoom.us/j/81759556950?pwd=ngHY9UDI6VUi2lS59PqQUJQXY50aVz.1 Meeting ID: 817 5955 6950 Passcode: 555121x One tap mobile 877853547,81759556950#, 1406329# US Toll-free 8887880099,81759556950#, 1406329# US Toll-free Dial by your location 877 853 5247 US Toll-free 888 788 0099 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 817 5955 6950 Passcode: 1406329 Find your local number: https://svcdc.zoom.us/u/kdSIp3RNBf Agenda Call to Order Welcome / Public Comments Election of Chair & Set Meeting Schedule Approve Minutes from March 4th 2026 Policy Committee Meeting Introduction of Policy 2200C - Anti-Discrimination Introduction of Policy 4510C - Electronic Communications Between Employees & Students Other Ad# 101017 04/01/2026

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISON Case No. 23-PR-03212 In Re: O. R. G. NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The following motion, Motion to Terminate Parental Rights, has been filed in the Probate Division of the Superior Court: September 01, 2024. hearing on the motion will be held at: 9:00 AM on May 27, 2026, at the above-named court. If no one appears at the hearing to object, the relief requested may be granted. If you wish to receive notice of future events in this proceeding, you must notify the Court by filing Notice of Appearance form that can be found on the Vermont Judiciary website. Electronically signed 3/25/2026 9:34 AM pursuant to V.R.E.F. 9(d) Lon T. McClintock, Judge Signed by Nicole Conety, Court Operations Manager Any individual with disability requiring assistance accessing the services, programs, and/or activities at the Courthouse should contact the Clerk's office at the above address for further assistance. Ad# 100968 03/31/2026

NOTICE OF TAX SALE THE TOWN OF BENNINGTON, VERMONT AND THE VILLAGE OF OLD BENNINGTON, VERMONT LANDS OF TZAIMS LUKSUS 18 WALLOOMSAC ROAD OLD BENNINGTON, VERMONT The resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of lands and premises in the Town of Bennington and the Village of Old Bennington, in the County of Bennington, and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes, water and/or sewer charges assessed by the Town of Bennington, the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District, and the Village of Old Bennington for the year(s)2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property in such Town to wit: Being those lands conveyed to Tzaims Luksus by the following deeds: 1. Administrator's Deed of James C. Jerome, William T. Jerome and Cecil S. Semple, Executors of the Estate of Hope C. Sloane dated January 15, 1982 and recorded June 28, 1982 in Book 0-238, Page 187 of the Bennington Land Records; and 2. Warranty Deed of Robert E. Cummings, Jr., Successor Trustee u/w of Howard H. Shields dated and recorded May 1, 1968 in Book 0-182, Page 124 of the Bennington Land Records. Reference is also made to a Trustee's Return of the Village of Old Bennington, dated December 1, 1998 and recorded January 4 (sic), 1998 in Book 0-349, Page 27 of the Benington Land Records. So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at the Offices of the Town of Bennington, a public place in such Town, on the 24th day of April, 2026, at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, to discharge such taxes and fees, with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Bennington, Vermont, March 16, 2026. /s/Daniel Monks, Delinquent Tax Collector for The Town of Bennington and the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District /s/Ronald E. Rabidou, Collector of Delinquent Taxes For The Village of Old Bennington Ad# 100750 03/21/2026,03/28/2026 04/04/2026

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

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

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