TOWN OF ARLINGTON Arlington Planning Commission WARNING Public Hearing, Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM Attend this meeting either via Zoom or in person at the Arlington Town Hall, 3828 VT Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84109969601?pwd=nv3nshmdC8oosPbPZAmBmwzberzxh2.1 Meeting ID: 841 0996 9601 Passcode: 100969 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. Warned Items: 1. 107 Colbrook Drive: Remodel/ Addition and Garage. Setbacks for rural zone not met, seeking a variance/ waiver to permit. Jessica Rossitto and Philip Damon, owners. Jodie Fielding Architect/ Applicant. 2. 48 Camping on the Battenkill: Addition of 15 Campsites (after the fact.) Battenkill RV, LLC. Owner Mike Healey company Representative/ Applicant. When the property was purchased last year the new owners realized that 15 campsites existed that did not go through the Town of Arlington's zoning permit process. These campsites, however, had been approved by the State of Vermont. Agenda 1. Minutes 2. Public Comments 3. New Business a. 107 Colbrook Drive, Arlington Jodie Fielding Applicant b. 48 Camping on the Battenkill Mike Healey Applicant 4. Old Business a. Ongoing APC related discussions as time allows. 5. Adjournment Ad# 88363 09/13/2024

TOWN OF MANCHESTER September 10, 2024 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sale of Land formerly owned by John Jewett, Jr., Parcel #39-50-45-00, Jennifer Lane, Manchester Ctr., VT 05255 Intent The Town of Manchester seeks proposals from private or public institutions or individuals for the purchase of one parcel currently in ownership by the Town of Manchester, and previously owned by John Jewett, Jr. referenced as Parcel #39-50-45-00, Jennifer Lane, in Manchester Ctr., VT 05255. The Property shall be sold by the Town of Manchester and purchased by Purchaser in "AS IS" condition and the Town shall not be responsible for any repairs and/or improvements to the premises and shall be held harmless therefrom. The Property will be conveyed by a quitclaim deed. Submittal of Proposals Proposals should be submitted in sealed envelopes marked with the property address and addressed to: Scott Murphy, Town Managers Office, 40 Jeff Williams Way, Manchester Center, VT 05255, postmarked or hand delivered on or before 4:00p.m. October 11, 2024. Each proposal shall include the total amount the Purchaser is bidding to purchase the property. Review of Proposals The Town Manager and staff shall review proposals for completeness and responsiveness to this Request for Proposals, and shall make recommendation(s) to the Select Board. The Select Board shall have the authority to accept a proposal and/or reject any or all proposals. The Town may enter into negotiations with any selected proposal. Proposal Criteria All responses shall be typed and submitted in its entirety, using as much space as deemed necessary by the respondent. Any and all Bids will be reviewed. Any agreement shall be contingent upon the completion of notice requirements pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 1061. Inquiries All inquiries concerning this Request for Proposals shall be directed via email to Scott Murphy, s.murphy@manchester-vt.gov, Town of Manchester, Vermont. PROPOSAL Respondent: 1. General Information Name of responding entity, legal structure, state of incorporation, address, name(s) of project principal(s), with title and address, and name and contact information of proposal representative. 2. Statement of Intent Describe generally the proposed use of the building and property. All aspects of the use should be outlined. 3. Explanation of Target Market and/or Community Need Describe in detail the projected market or community beneficiaries of the project. Include target numbers and the plan to reach those numbers. 4. Description of Proposed Facility Operation Describe in detail the proposed operational structure of the facility, including whether the facility will be open to the public, hours of operation, and staffing. 5. Facility and Site Renovations and Design Describe in detail the planned renovations and improvements to the site and buildings, including interior and exterior, with plans and graphic representation. 6. Financial Pro Forma Describe in detail the financial structure of the proposed project, including financing and grants, and provide financial projections of operational costs. 7. Project Timeline Describe in detail the projected project timeline including property acquisition, facility design and engineering, construction, occupancy and start-up. 8. Other Proposal Details Provide any additional details/supportive information which the respondent deems important. REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Appendix 1. Acreage of parcel with building(s) square footage. 2. Zoning requirements for parcel. 3. Property photographs. Ad #88365 09/13/2024

TOWN OF MANCHESTER September 10, 2024 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sale of Land formerly owned by John Jewett, Jr., Parcel #39-50-37-00, Jennifer Lane, Manchester Ctr., VT 05255 Intent The Town of Manchester seeks proposals from private or public institutions or individuals for the purchase of one parcel currently in ownership by the Town of Manchester and previously owned by John Jewett, Jr. referenced as Parcel #39-50-37-00, Jennifer Lane, in Manchester Ctr., VT 05255. The Property shall be sold by the Town of Manchester and purchased by Purchaser in "AS IS" condition and the Town shall not be responsible for any repairs and/or improvements to the premises and shall be held harmless therefrom. The Property will be conveyed by a quitclaim deed. Submittal of Proposals Proposals should be submitted in sealed envelopes marked with the property address and addressed to: Scott Murphy, Town Managers Office, 40 Jeff Williams Way, Manchester Center, VT 05255, postmarked or hand delivered on or before 4:00p.m. October 11, 2024. Each proposal shall include the total amount the Purchaser is bidding to purchase the property. Review of Proposals The Town Manager and staff shall review proposals for completeness and responsiveness to this Request for Proposals, and shall make recommendation(s) to the Select Board. The Select Board shall have the authority to accept a proposal and/or reject any or all proposals. The Town may enter into negotiations with any selected proposal. Proposal Criteria All responses shall be typed and submitted in its entirety, using as much space as deemed necessary by the respondent. Any and all Bids will be reviewed. Any agreement shall be contingent upon the completion of notice requirements pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 1061. Inquiries All inquiries concerning this Request for Proposals shall be directed via email to Scott Murphy, s.murphy@manchester-vt.gov, Town of Manchester, Vermont. PROPOSAL Respondent: 1. General Information Name of responding entity, legal structure, state of incorporation, address, name(s) of project principal(s), with title and address, and name and contact information of proposal representative. 2. Statement of Intent Describe generally the proposed use of the building and property. All aspects of the use should be outlined. 3. Explanation of Target Market and/or Community Need Describe in detail the projected market or community beneficiaries of the project. Include target numbers and the plan to reach those numbers. 4. Description of Proposed Facility Operation Describe in detail the proposed operational structure of the facility, including whether the facility will be open to the public, hours of operation, and staffing. 5. Facility and Site Renovations and Design Describe in detail the planned renovations and improvements to the site and buildings, including interior and exterior, with plans and graphic representation. 6. Financial Pro Forma Describe in detail the financial structure of the proposed project, including financing and grants, and provide financial projections of operational costs. 7. Project Timeline Describe in detail the projected project timeline including property acquisition, facility design and engineering, construction, occupancy and start-up. 8. Other Proposal Details Provide any additional details/supportive information which the respondent deems important. REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Appendix 1. Acreage of parcel with building(s) square footage. 2. Zoning requirements for parcel. 3. Property photographs. AD # 09/13/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 24-PR-04495 In re: ESTATE of Shane Adrian Fressola NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Shane Adrian Fressola late of Bennington, VT 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. Dawn M. Fressola P.O. Box 3 Pownal, VT 05261 Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: September 12, 2024 Name of Probate Court: Bennington County Probate Court Address of Probate Court: 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 88287 09/12/2024

Seeking Comment on 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to HUD The report is due to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year by September 30. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) staff have written the 2024 report. The report is in the format required by HUD. The report includes activity from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The report includes the following federal programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG); and Emergency Solutions Grant Program CARES Act (ESG-CV). To learn more about the CAPER go to DHCD's website: http://accd.vermont.gov/housing/plans-data-rules/hud. The DRAFT CAPER report will be available on September 12, 2024, on the website. Send questions or comments to Cindy Blondin at Cindy.Blondin@vermont.gov. or call 802-828-5219 or toll free at 1-866-933-6249. Written comments are due by September 27, 2024, at 4:30 pm. Mail to DHCD, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05620-0501, ATTN: Cindy Blondin. Espanol: En busca de comentarios sobre el Informe de evaluaci n y desempe o anual consolidado (CAPER) de 2024 para HUD El informe debe presentarse al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los EE. UU. (HUD) cada a o antes del 30 de septiembre. El personal del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario (DHCD) ha escrito el informe de 2024. El informe est en el formato requerido por HUD. El informe incluye actividad desde el 1 de julio de 2023 hasta el 30 de junio de 2024. El informe incluye los siguientes programas federales: Subvenci n en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) Ley CARES de subvenciones en bloque para el desarrollo comunitario (CDBG-CV) Programa de asociaci n de inversi n HOME (HOME) Fondo Fiduciario de Vivienda (HTF) Programa de subvenciones para soluciones de emergencia (ESG); y Ley CARES del Programa de Subvenciones para Soluciones de Emergencia (ESG-CV). Para obtener m s informaci n sobre CAPER, visite el sitio web de DHCD: http://accd.vermont.gov/housing/plans-data-rules/hud. El informe DRAFT CAPER estar disponible el 12 de septiembre de 2024 en el sitio web. Env e preguntas o comentarios a Cindy Blondin a Cindy.Blondin@vermont.gov. o llame al 802-828-5219 o al n mero gratuito 1-866-933-6249. Los comentarios por escrito deben presentarse antes del 27 de septiembre de 2024 a las 4:30 p. m. Env e por correo a DHCD, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05620-0501, ATTN: Cindy Blondin. Francais: Sollicitation de commentaires sur le rapport annuel consolid de performance et d' valuation (CAPER) 2024 au HUD Le rapport doit tre remis au D partement am ricain du logement et du d veloppement urbain (HUD) chaque ann e avant le 30 septembre. Le personnel du D partement du logement et du d veloppement communautaire (DHCD) a r dig le rapport 2024. Le rapport est dans le format requis par le HUD. Le rapport inclut l'activit du 1er juillet 2023 au 30 juin 2024. Le rapport comprend les programmes f d raux suivants : Subvention globale pour le d veloppement communautaire (CDBG) Loi CARES sur les subventions globales de d veloppement communautaire (CDBG-CV) Programme de partenariat d'investissement HOME (HOME) Fonds d'affectation sp ciale pour le logement (HTF) Programme de subventions pour les solutions d'urgence (ESG); et Loi CARES sur le programme de subventions pour les solutions d'urgence (ESG-CV). Pour en savoir plus sur le CAPER, rendez-vous sur le site Web du DHCD : http://accd.vermont.gov/housing/plans-data-rules/hud. Le rapport DRAFT CAPER sera disponible le 12 septembre 2024 sur le site Web. Envoyez vos questions ou commentaires Cindy Blondin Cindy.Blondin@vermont.gov. ou appelez le 802-828-5219 ou sans frais au 1-866-933-6249. Les commentaires crits doivent tre d pos s au plus tard le 27 septembre 2024 16 h 30. Courrier DHCD, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05620-0501, ATTN : Cindy Blondin. AD# 88067 09/11/2024

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice Is Hereby Given That Pursuant to VT Title 9 Commerce and Trade Chapter 098: Storage Units 3905. Enforcement of Lien. APS Bennington (All Purpose Storage), 221 Northside Dr, Bennington VT 05201 State of Vermont Will be having an Online Sale/Auction on Tuesday September 24, 2024 12:00 p.m for the Following Units. Auction to Be Conducted Through Online Auction Services of www.storageauctions.com. The Personal Goods Stored Therein by the Following May Include, but are not limited to: MISC. HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PERSONAL ITEMS, FURNITURE, Clothing AND/OR BUSINESS ITEMS/FIXTURES. Unit No. Name 101-Stephen Wilson Jr 250- Richard Brown 430- Michael Constantino I665-Joseph Thomas 725-Brian Hudson Purchases Paid at the time of Sale. AD# 87904 09/07/2024, 09/14/2024

Notice is hereby given that at 10 AM on September 17,2024, EZ Way Rental located at 115 County Street, Bennington, VT 05201, will hold a public auction. The contents of the self-storage unit leased to the following named person , in accordance with our rental agreement, will be auctioned: Cindy Shand #15 AD# 87737 08/23/2024, 09/06/2024

TOWN OF SHAFTSBURY PUBLIC HEARING Amendment to Town Plan by Adoption of Proposed Enhanced Energy Plan September 23, 2024 The Town of Shaftsbury Select Board will hold the second of two public hearings on a proposed Enhanced Energy Plan at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday September 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Cole Hall, 61 Buck Hill Rd., Shaftsbury, VT and remotely via the platform Zoom. The Zoom link will be published on the regular agenda for the Select Board no later than Friday September 20. This warning is posted as required by Vermont Statute Title 24, Chapter 117, Section 4385 a. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Town Administrator, Paula Iken, at: Shaftsbury Town Offices 61 Buck Hill Rd, PO Box 409 Shaftsbury, VT 05262 Phone: 802-442-4038 x 3 administrator@shaftsburyvt.gov Ad# 88169 09/06/2024

TOWN OF ARLINGTON ZBA - Zoning Board of Adjustment WARNING Public Hearing, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM Attend this meeting either via Zoom or in person at the Arlington Town Hall, 3828 VT Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont Join Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87398579900?pwd=2duNkn9Ritn8UhMMWFG69wM6wgBGx6.1 Meeting ID: 873 9857 9900 Passcode: 7189810 Warned Items: 1) 1934 Plymouth Inc., for the restaurant "Bronwyn" at 5403 VT Route 7A, Arlington. represented by Chris Heins - The Arlington Planning Commission approved the site plan in their 8/22/24 review of an existing stamped concrete patio encroaching on wetland area and the owner's plan for mitigating same. At the meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment an additional review based on their criteria will be heard. 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 at (802) 375-1008 or joan.nash@arlingtonvermont.org. Ad# 88102 09/05/2024

TOWN OF POWNAL SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING RESCUE SQUAD (22 LADD ROAD) OR ZOOM POWNAL, VERMONT Date: September 19, 2024 at 6:00PM Town Office or Zoom (Instructions for signing in below) SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING EMERGENCY SERVICES PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION for full agenda visit www.townofpownal.org Ad# 88096 09/05/2024

AGENCY OF NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION WATERSHED MANAGEMENT DIVISION One National Life Drive, Davis 3rd Floor Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3522 Notice of Draft General Permit 3-9012 The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is proposing to issue a new general permit to authorize discharges from source well pumping to waters of the State. The Agency has prepared a draft general permit in accordance with the State of Vermont's General Permit Rules, Section 13.12 of the Vermont Water Pollution Control Regulations and the Vermont Water Quality Standards, effective November 15, 2022. This general permit is a statewide permit that will authorize and regulate discharges from Well Pumping to all Class B waters within the State of Vermont. The public comment period is September 4, 2024 through October 16, 2024. Written comments on the proposed general permit will be accepted until the close of the business, 4:30 P.M., October 16, 2024, and may be submitted electronically via the Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB) at: http://enb.vermont.gov, by email at: anr.wsmdwastewater@vermont.gov or by paper copy to the Agency's mailing address: Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division, One National Life Drive, Davis Building, 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05620-3522. All comments received by the above date will be considered in formulation of the final determinations. The Secretary will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 4-5 P.M. accessible In-person at One National Life Drive, Dewey Blg - Conference Room 206, Montpelier, VT 05602; Remotely via Microsoft Teams at: https://tinyurl.com/bdechbvz Meeting ID: 231 424 324 10 Passcode: dMVHaS; Phone: 802-8728-766 Phone conference ID: 141 045 700# Michelle Kolb, Direct Discharge Section Supervisor Watershed Management Division September 4, 2024 AD# 88117 09/05/2024

HEARING NOTICE September 19, 2024 6:00 PM Pownal Town Offices 511 Center Street Pownal, VT 05261 The Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC) will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 511 Center Street in Pownal. The purpose of the public hearing will be to solicit public input on an amendment to the Bennington Town Plan. The plan was amended by the Bennington Selectboard on June 24, 2024, to change the land use designation of a parcel of land from Industrial to the adjacent Village Residential. Pursuant to state law (24 V.S.A. 4350), a regional planning commission must review and approve plans of its member municipalities after public hearing. The BCRC staff review of the plan amendment and the plan with amended land use map may be viewed on the BCRC website: http://www.bcrcvt.org/bennington.html. Hardcopies of the plan with amended land use map may also be viewed at the Bennington Town Office, 205 South Street in Bennington. AD# 88065 09/04/2024

INVITATION TO BID FOR CONTRACTORS General contractors are invited to bid on a ventilation project at the Village School of North Bennington. The project will provide ventilation throughout the 3-story, 23,500 SF building. A new ERV will be mounted on a low-slope roof, and ductwork will be primarily run through the attic, existing spaces above ACT ceilings, and existing vertical shafts. Work will include multiple trades, including but not limited to carpentry, finishes, electrical, controls, HVAC, roofing, testing, and balancing. Construction will occur in the spring of 2025. Digital bid Documents will be available on Friday, September 6, 2024. Reserve your set by emailing Centerline Architects at kclarke@clarch.com. The walkthrough date and time shall be determined. Printed and sealed submissions are due on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The Owner reserves the right to reject any submissions. AD# 87859 08/27/2024, 08/31/2024, 09/03/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 24-PR-04676 in re: ESTATE of: Darrin Chandler NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Darrin Chandler late of Sunderland, 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. 08/19/2024 Elizabeth Chandler Administrator c/o DANIELLE D. FOGARTY, PLC P.O. Box 1007 Bennington, VT 05201 802-445-5776 dfogarty@ddfplc.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 09/03/2024 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 87984 09/03/2024

SPECIAL MEETING WARNING MOUNT ANTHONY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 14 SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 The lawful voters of the Mount Anthony Union High School District No. 14 (consisting of North Bennington Graded School District, Inc. (NBGSD), and Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District (SVUESD) are hereby notified and warned to meet at their respective polling places on September 10, 2024, to vote by Australian ballot on the following Article: Article 1: Shall bonds of the Mount Anthony Union High School District No.14 in a principal amount not to exceed Three Million and 00/100 Dollars ($3,000,000.00), subject to reduction from available State or federal funds, if any, be issued to finance construction of capital improvements to the Spinelli Complex? State funds may not be available at the time this project is otherwise eligible to receive State school construction aid. The District is responsible for all costs incurred in connection with any borrowing in anticipation of State school construction aid. The polls will be open as indicated below in each of the member towns as follows: Legal voters of the NBGSD residing in North Bennington or in Shaftsbury District 1 vote at North Bennington Village Trustee's Office, North Bennington, Vermont. Polls will be open from 10:00AM to 7:00PM. Legal voters of the SVUESD residing in the Town of Bennington vote at the Bennington Firehouse - River Street, Bennington, Vermont. Polls will be open from 10:00AM to 7:00PM. Legal voters of the SVUESD residing in the Town of Pownal vote at the Pownal Town Office - 511 Center Street, Pownal, Vermont. Polls will be open from 10:00AM to 7:00PM. Legal voters of the SVUESD residing in the Town of Shaftsbury vote at Cole Hall - 61 Buck Hill Road, Shaftsbury, Vermont. Polls will be open from 10:00AM to 7:00PM. Legal voters of the SVUESD residing in the Town of Woodford vote at the Woodford Town Building - Route 9, Woodford, Vermont. Polls will be open from 7:00AM to 7:00PM. The lawful voters of the Mount Anthony Union High School District No. 14 are hereby further notified and warned that a public informational meeting on Article 1 above will be held on September 4, 2024 at the SVSU Administrative Offices, 184 North Street - Suite 1, Bennington, Vermont 05201 (or remotely via the Zoom computer application/program utilizing meeting ID: 860 6291 4080 with Passcode: 567647) beginning at six o'clock in the evening (6:00 PM) to discuss the Article and the Project. Register to Vote! Residents of the District may register to vote at their Town Clerk's Office or online at www.olvr.sec.state.vt.us. Eligible residents registering on the day of the Special Meeting must do so at the polling place where they will cast their ballot. Interpreting services for this meeting will be provided upon request. If this service is required, please notify the SVSU at 447-7501 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. Dated this 18th day of June, 2024 at Bennington, Vermont. MOUNT ANTHONY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT No.14 BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Stephanie Mulligan, Chair Scott McEnaney, Vice Chair Katie Aiken, Clerk David Fredrickson Leon Johnson Chaila Sekora Glenn Thurber Kristen Olmstead Beth Wallace Received for recording this 21st day of June 2024. Cassandra J. Barbeau, Clerk Mt. Anthony Union High School District No.14 AD# 87311 08/20/2024, 08/27/2024, 09/03/2024

BENNINGTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE ALLIANCE Public Meeting Notice Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024 from 4:00-5:30 PM This meeting is open to the public and will be held at Arlington Town Hall, 3828 Route 7A, Arlington, VT 05250 Participants can also join online via Zoom. Zoom login information, meeting agenda and additional information can be found on the events page at: http://www.BCSWA.org For more information contact Scott Grimm-Lyon, BCSWA Program Manager at sgrimmlyon@bcrcvt.org Ad# 87980 08/31/2024

INVITATION TO BID FOR CONTRACTORS General contractors are invited to bid on a ventilation project at the Village School of North Bennington. The project will provide ventilation throughout the 3-story, 23,500 SF building. A new ERV will be mounted on a low-slope roof, and ductwork will be primarily run through the attic, existing spaces above ACT ceilings, and existing vertical shafts. Work will include multiple trades, including but not limited to carpentry, finishes, electrical, controls, HVAC, roofing, testing, and balancing. Construction will occur in the spring of 2025. Digital bid Documents will be available on Friday, September 6, 2024. Reserve your set by emailing Centerline Architects at kclarke@clarch.com. The walkthrough date and time shall be determined. Printed and sealed submissions are due on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The Owner reserves the right to reject any submissions. AD# 87859 08/27/2024, 08/31/2024, 09/03/2024

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Pursuant to T. 32 VSA 4772, notice is hereby given that Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District Taxes and Town of Bennington Property Taxes are due and payable by Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, at 4:30P.M. Payment may be made in person at the Collections Department, Bennington Town Offices, 205 South Street in Bennington or by mail to the Collections Department, Town of Bennington, P.O. Box 469, Bennington, VT 05201. Payments by mail must be received no later than November 12th, 2024 at 4:30 P.M., or such payment shall be deemed delinquent. Stuart A. Hurd Collector of Taxes Ad# 87897 08/31/2024

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISON Case No. 24-PR-03603 Bennington Unit 207 South St Bennington, VT 05201 802-447-2700 www.vermontjudiciary.org NOTICE OF HEARING AND ORDER FOR PUBLICATION Estate of: Tina Gabert TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The following petition/motion, Petition to Open an Estate and Appoint Fiduciary, has been filed in the Probate Division of the Superior Court: May 31, 2024. A hearing on the petition/motion will be held at: 9:00 a.m. on October 2, 2024, 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 a Notice of Appearance form that can be found on the Vermont Judiciary website. It is hereby ORDERED that the notice of hearing as set forth in the Order be published in The Bennington Banner, a newspaper of general circulation in Bennington County. Publication date: August 22, 2024 and August 29, 2024. Electronically signed 8/8/2024 12:39 PM pursuant to V.R.E.F.9(d) Lon T. McClintock, Judge by Suzanne Bushee, Register Vermont Superior Court Probate Division Bennington Unit Any individual with a 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# 87427 08/22/2024,08/29/2024