Notice is hereby given that at 11:00 A.M. on September 4, 2026 Bennington Self Storage, located at 628 South St., Hoosick Falls, NY 12090, will hold a public auction. The contents of the self-storage units leased to the following named persons, in accordance with our rental agreement, will be auctioned: Heather Chase A44 150 SF Ad# 103877 08/08/2026,08/15/2026

Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 A.M. on September 4, 2026 Bennington Self Storage, located at 25 Morse Rd, Bennington VT 05201, will hold a public auction. The contents of the self-storage units leased to the following named persons, in accordance with our rental agreement, will be auctioned: Jeff Burdick B57 50 SF Randy Davis A21 150 SF Bjorn Holubar B34 250 SF Bjorn Holubar B25 250 SF Michael Tanguay A97 150 SF Lindsey Leggett E8 25 SF Terry Tatro C59 100 SF Bryan Peltier F46 100 SF Darlene Collins CC6 100 SF Shane Garrison B56 50 SF Joseph Miner B81 300 SF Joseph Miner B86 300 SF William Roberts CC15 150 SF Raymond O'Dell E27 100 SF Jeff Krawczyk F51 100 SF Camdon Betit A41 150 SF Rachael Rhodes F33 50 SF Anna Smith-Clark F15 100 SF Anna Smith-Clark F53 100 SF Aron Percey E13 50 SF Camie Bushee B74 100 SF Lisa Gould D22 100 SF Lisa Gould A15 150 SF Whitney Bull C11 75 SF Ad# 103876 08/08/2026,08/15/2026

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT The following property has been deposited at the Bennington Museum without proof of title by unknown persons. We request that any person who has knowledge of the whereabouts of the owner(s) or who claims title to the below-listed property provide written notice to the museum. If written assertion and proof of title is not presented by the owner(s) to the museum within 180 days after the date of the final published notice, the property shall be considered abandoned or donated and shall become the property of the museum. Send information or claims to Callie Raspuzzi, Collections Manager, Bennington Museum, 75 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201, or by email at craspuzzi@benningtonmusuem.org. Pair wood and steel ice skates; Pair steel snow skates; Pair adjustable clamp ice skates; Pair cast steel ice skates, Excelsior Mfg. Co. NY; Single wood and steel ice skate with acorn tip; Child's black painted high chair with ladder back; Child's high chair painted black with gilt stenciling and rush seat; Pink brocade upholstered walnut chair and armchair; High back maple/oak chair, rush seat; Mahogany sofa with gold-colored brocade; Mahogany and light wood card table with folded top and swing leg; Maple tilt-top side table with three legs; Carved mahogany center table with white marble top; Piano stool with swivel seat marked "Not Pat. June 08"; 2 pieces of stick and ball style wooden magazine rack; Toy wicker cradle with wood rockers; Wood doll bed; Simple wood doll cradle; 2 wood toy chairs with stenciled/transfer decoration and cane seats; 4-wheel wood toy wagon marked "Express" in blue and red; Cast iron stove made by Johnson, Geer, and Cox Troy, NY; Albrecht Freiburg rosewood and ivory flute with case; Music box made in Geneva 1850s; Anniversary clock made by Ferguson's Watch and Clock Shop, Walpole Center, Mass, Number 4136; Megalethoscope projector with 8 slides; Starburst quilt, red, pink, and blue stars on cream; Crazy quilt, dark blue velvet border and red silk backing; White hand-quilted wholecloth cotton quilt with sunflower design; Indigo and white double weave woven coverlet; Oil painting "Harvest Time" by CV Grant; 3 artworks by by Sister Mary Veronica: Pencil "Study for Volto Santo," Crayon/Pastel board of face of Jesus, and Wax medium "Study for Child's Head". (Notice 3 of 3) Ad# 102523 08/07/2026

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT BENNINGTON UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 25-CV-01347 CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS. ELIZABETH J. PIERPONT; SCOTT PIERPONT AND OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT 1011 DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD, DORSET, VT 05251 DEFENDANT(S) NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale filed on September 16, 2025, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Elizabeth J. Pierpont and Scott Pierpont to Citibank, N.A., dated March 5, 2013, and recorded in Book 170, at Page 231, of the Town of Dorset Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in Book 208, at Page 557, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on August 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM at 1011 Danby Mountain Road, Dorset, VT 05251 all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Elizabeth J. Pierpont and Scott Pierpont by Quitclaim Deed of Elizabeth J. Pierpont dated April 16, 2010 and recorded July 6, 2010 in Book 160, at Page 71 of the Town of Dorset Land Records and further described therein. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF BENNINGTON, STATE OF VERMONT, TO WIT: BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO THEODORE L. EARLE (WHO DECEASED ON MARCH 21, 1997) AND CONSTANCE S. EARLE, HIS SPOUSE, BY DEED DATED MARCH 6, 1990 AND RECORDED MARCH 7, 1990 IN BOOK 79 AT PAGE 370 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: "PARCEL I: "BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO CONSTANCE S. EARLE BY WARRANTY DEED OF FLORENCE M. KEELER, DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1976 AND RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 23, 1986 (SIC, SHOULD READ 1976) IN BOOK 51 AT PAGE 448 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: "BEING A PORTION OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE GRANTOR HEREIN BY WARRANTY DEED DATED MAY 13, 1965 FROM EDWARD C. DANFORTH AND ANN E. DANFORTH AS RECORDED IN BOOK 46 AT PAGE 45 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, SAID PORTION BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: "BEGINNING AT A POINT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD WHERE THE BOUNDARY LINE DIVIDING GRANTOR'S AND GRANTEE'S JOIN SAME, AS MARKED BY AN IRON PIPE; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 07 MINUTES WEST 100 FEET ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO AN IRON PIPE; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 25 MINUTES WEST THROUGH LANDS OF GRANTOR 883 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 106 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE LOCATED ALONG A STONE WALL WHICH GENERALLY FOLLOWS THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE PARTIES HEREIN; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 56 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 882 FEET IN A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH GENERALLY RUNS ALONG SAID STONE WALL TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.2 ACRES OF LAND. "INCLUDING RIGHTS OF THE GRANTOR IN AND TO THE CENTER LINE OF DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD. "THE ABOVE DESCRIBED IS TAKEN FROM A SURVEY DATED JANUARY 7, 1976 DONE BY CLAUDE G. DERN L.S. 382 FOR 'THEODORE L. EARLE'. "'IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH STATE OF VERMONT HEALTH REGULATIONS ON THE SUBDIVISION OF LANDS AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE, INCLUDING SEWAGE, GRANTEE SHALL NOT CONSTRUCT OR ERECT A STRUCTURE OR BUILDING ON THE PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED HEREIN, THE USEFUL OCCUPANCY OF WHICH WILL REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING AND SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES, WITHOUT FIRST COMPLY WITH SAID STATE REGULATIONS." "PARCEL II: "BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO CONSTANCE S. EARLE BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF JOHN H. WILLIAMS II, DATED MAY 8, 1972 AND RECORDED ON MAY 12, 1972 IN BOOK 49 AT PAGE 261 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS. BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO JOHN H. WILLIAMS II BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF THEODORE L. EARLE AND CONSTANCE S. EARLE, DATED MAY 8, 1972 AND RECORDED ON MAY 12, 1972 IN BOOK 49 AT PAGE 259 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS. "BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO THEODORE L. EARLE AND CONSTANCE S. EARLE BY WARRANTY DEED OF EDWARD C. DANFORTH AND ANNE E. DANFORTH, DECEMBER 11, 1964 AND RECORDED ON DECEMBER 15, 1964 IN BOOK 45 AT PAGE 477 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, AND BEING PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: "BEING A PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD SO-CALLED, LEADING FROM ROUTE #30 TO DANBY FOUR CORNERS, AND BEING A PORTION OF THOSE LANDS AND PREMISES ACQUIRED BY THE GRANTOR FROM THE ESTATE OF CHARLES DANFORTH, SAID LANDS ARE MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: "BEGINNING AT A STAKE AND STONES ERECTED IN OR NEAR THE WEST LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY, AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 3/4 MILE NORTH OF THE JUNCTION OF SAID DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD WITH VERMONT ROUTE #30, AND BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN CONVEYED; THENCE, RUNNING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE HIGHWAY, AS THE SAME WINDS AND TURNS, TO A STAKE AND STONES MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL, SAID TWO POINTS BEING CONNECTED BY LINE WITH THE FOLLOWING BEARINGS AND DISTANCES TO WIT, NORTH 20 DEGREES EAST 288 FEET AND THEN NORTH 5 DEGREES EAST 293 FEET; THENCE, TURNING AND RUNNING NORTH 77 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 758 FEET TO A STAKE AND STONES, MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE, TURNING AND RUNNING SOUTH 28 DEGREES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 264 FEET TO A STAKE AND STONES MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE, TURNING AND RUNNING SOUTH 56 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 889 FEET TO THE POINT OR PLACE OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 8.2 ACRES OF LAND, BE THE SAME MORE OR LESS. "THERE IS INCLUDED HEREWITH ALL THE GRANTOR'S RIGHTS IN AND TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY ABUTTING SAID LANDS ON THE EAST. "THE LANDS AND PREMISES HEREIN DESCRIBED ARE BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH, NORTH AND WEST BY OTHER LANDS OF THE GRANTOR, THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF BEING MARKED, FOR THE MOST PART, BY AN OLD STONE WALL." TAX ID: 000289 Purported Address: 1011 Danby Mountain Road, Dorset, VT 05251 The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. {.

Southwest Vermont Regional Technical School District 321 Park Street Bennington, VT 05201 Phone: (802) 447-0220 Fax: (802) 442-1745 www.swtech.org SVRTSD Meeting Notice The Regional Governing Board of the Southwest Vermont Regional Technical School District will hold a meeting on Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 4:00PM in person at the SWT Assembly Room, 321 Park Street, Bennington, VT and online via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: https://svcdc.zoom.us/j/81759556950?pwd=ngHY9UDI6VUi2lS59PqQUJQXY50aVz.1 Meeting ID: 817 5955 6950 Passcode: 555121x One tap mobile 8778535247, 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 Consent Agenda: Minutes from RGB Meeting, Thursday, July 16th, 2026 Payroll Warrants: 1046, 1048, 1050, 1000, & 1002 Vendor Warrants: 1047, 1049, 1051, & 1001 Cash Flow / Revenue and Expenses / Treasurer's Report Committee Reports Action Items . Warn Policy 4510C - Electronic Communications Between Employees & Students . Welding Room Ventilation and Layout Project Approval Superintendents Report Chairs Report Other Ad# 103867 08/07/2026

TOWN OF ARLINGTON, VERMONT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Engineering Services for Structural Evaluation of Bridge Abutments - Benedict Crossing Bridge Proposal Due Date: September 4, 2026, by 12:00 PM (Noon) The Town of Arlington invites qualified professional engineering firms to submit proposals for a detailed structural and geotechnical evaluation of the existing abutments at the Benedict Crossing Bridge. The work includes field investigation, soil test borings, scour analysis, and a structural capacity evaluation to confirm the abutments' suitability to support a planned superstructure replacement. Firms must be licensed to practice engineering in Vermont, with a Vermont-licensed P.E. to stamp all final deliverables. Questions regarding this RFP are due by August 21, 2026, by 12:00 PM. Project details and proposal requirements can be found on the Town of Arlington website, www.arlingtonvermont.org or at the Town Hall located at 3828 Rte 7A, or contact Town Administrator, Katie Dixon, at katie.dixon@arlingtonvermont.org or (802) 379-9916. Proposals can be submitted in person at Town Hall, emailed to the address above, or mailed to PO Box 268, Arlington, VT 05250. Ad# 103848 08/07/2026

TOWN OF SUNDERLAND SELECTBOARD Proposed Town Plan Notice of Public Hearing August 24, 2026, 7PM Sunderland Town Hall 104 Mountainview Road The public is invited to attend and comment on the proposed town plan. The purpose of the Sunderland Town Plan is to provide a comprehensive framework to guide actions, programs, policies, and implementation measures. The plan is both a blueprint for the future and a dynamic document over time reflecting change and new conditions. The plan has been created in accordance with Title 24 of the Vermont State Statutes. The Town Plan covers all areas of Sunderland. The Plan includes sections on a Land Use Plan and Map, Flood Resilience, Natural Resources, Historic Resources, Transportation Plan, Utility and Facility Plan, Educational and Childcare Facilities, Energy Plan, Energy Policies, Housing, and Economic Development. The complete Town Plan can be reviewed on the Sunderland Town Webpage or at the Sunderland Town Hall, 104 Mountainview Road, Sunderland. Ad# 103797 08/07/2026

The Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 is selling items to the highest bidder. Access https://tinyurl.com/4tp38wbc for more details. Questions may be directed via email to Tony.Donofrio@svsu.org. Bid entries will be accepted until 4pm on Friday 8/21/2026 at https://tinyurl.com/567susam. Ad# 103817 08/06/2026

Vermont Agency of Transportation Notice of Construction Public Meeting Sunderland BM 20102 and Sunderland NH CULV(122) Projects Notice is hereby given that a Construction Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the upcoming construction schedule and anticipated traffic impacts associated with two culvert replacement projects on U.S. Route 7 in Sunderland, Vermont. The project sites are located approximately 1.1 miles and 0.5 miles south of the U.S. Route 7/VT Route 313 intersection. Physical Meeting Location: Performing Arts Center, Arlington Memorial High School 529 E. Arlington Road, Arlington, VT 05250 Remote Access Information: Video Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89372512486 Call-in number: +1 (309) 205-3325 Webinar ID: 893 7251 2486 Meeting Agenda 1. Project Team Introductions 2. Project Overview Presentation: Review of project scope, construction schedule, traffic impacts, the planned 14-day U.S. 7 closure and detour, and ways to stay informed during construction. 3. Question and Answer Session 4. Adjournment Meeting Accessibility The Agency of Transportation will ensure public meetings are accessible to all people. Requests for free interpretive or translation services, assistive devices, or other reasonable accommodations should be made to the Title VI Coordinator. Please email AOT.CRTitleVI@vermont.gov, or call: 802-595-6959, TTY: 800-253-0191. Requests should be made as soon as possible, preferably seven business days before the meeting. Ad# 103631 07/29/2026, 08/01/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Bennington Park Lawn Cemetery Winter Closure Please be advised that Bennington Park Lawn Cemetery will begin its seasonal winter closure on December 1, 2026, and will reopen for vehicle access on April 1, 2027. During this period, the public may continue to visit the cemetery on foot. However, vehicle access will not be permitted within the cemetery grounds, and cemetery roadways will not be maintained for winter travel. This seasonal restriction is necessary due to safety concerns, winter conditions, and liability issues associated with vehicle travel on cemetery roads during the closure period. Anyone entering the cemetery during the winter closure period does so at their own risk. Visitors are asked to use caution, dress appropriately for conditions, and respect any posted signage or barriers. We appreciate the public's understanding and cooperation as we work to protect visitors, and the cemetery grounds. Ad# 103462 07/24/2026,07/31/2026

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 26-PR-00229 in re: ESTATE of: Richard Bailey NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Richard Bailey late of Arlington, 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. 07/28/2026 Bret Bailey 3143 Rt 9G Rhinebeck, NY. 12572 917-923-3251 bretbailey1@gmail.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 07/31/2026 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 103712 07/31/2026

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT BENNINGTON UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 25-CV-01347 CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS. ELIZABETH J. PIERPONT; SCOTT PIERPONT AND OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT 1011 DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD, DORSET, VT 05251 DEFENDANT(S) NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale filed on September 16, 2025, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Elizabeth J. Pierpont and Scott Pierpont to Citibank, N.A., dated March 5, 2013, and recorded in Book 170, at Page 231, of the Town of Dorset Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in Book 208, at Page 557, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on August 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM at 1011 Danby Mountain Road, Dorset, VT 05251 all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Elizabeth J. Pierpont and Scott Pierpont by Quitclaim Deed of Elizabeth J. Pierpont dated April 16, 2010 and recorded July 6, 2010 in Book 160, at Page 71 of the Town of Dorset Land Records and further described therein. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF BENNINGTON, STATE OF VERMONT, TO WIT: BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO THEODORE L. EARLE (WHO DECEASED ON MARCH 21, 1997) AND CONSTANCE S. EARLE, HIS SPOUSE, BY DEED DATED MARCH 6, 1990 AND RECORDED MARCH 7, 1990 IN BOOK 79 AT PAGE 370 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: "PARCEL I: "BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO CONSTANCE S. EARLE BY WARRANTY DEED OF FLORENCE M. KEELER, DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1976 AND RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 23, 1986 (SIC, SHOULD READ 1976) IN BOOK 51 AT PAGE 448 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: "BEING A PORTION OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE GRANTOR HEREIN BY WARRANTY DEED DATED MAY 13, 1965 FROM EDWARD C. DANFORTH AND ANN E. DANFORTH AS RECORDED IN BOOK 46 AT PAGE 45 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, SAID PORTION BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: "BEGINNING AT A POINT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD WHERE THE BOUNDARY LINE DIVIDING GRANTOR'S AND GRANTEE'S JOIN SAME, AS MARKED BY AN IRON PIPE; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 07 MINUTES WEST 100 FEET ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO AN IRON PIPE; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 25 MINUTES WEST THROUGH LANDS OF GRANTOR 883 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 106 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE LOCATED ALONG A STONE WALL WHICH GENERALLY FOLLOWS THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE PARTIES HEREIN; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 56 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 882 FEET IN A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH GENERALLY RUNS ALONG SAID STONE WALL TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.2 ACRES OF LAND. "INCLUDING RIGHTS OF THE GRANTOR IN AND TO THE CENTER LINE OF DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD. "THE ABOVE DESCRIBED IS TAKEN FROM A SURVEY DATED JANUARY 7, 1976 DONE BY CLAUDE G. DERN L.S. 382 FOR 'THEODORE L. EARLE'. "'IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH STATE OF VERMONT HEALTH REGULATIONS ON THE SUBDIVISION OF LANDS AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE, INCLUDING SEWAGE, GRANTEE SHALL NOT CONSTRUCT OR ERECT A STRUCTURE OR BUILDING ON THE PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED HEREIN, THE USEFUL OCCUPANCY OF WHICH WILL REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING AND SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES, WITHOUT FIRST COMPLY WITH SAID STATE REGULATIONS." "PARCEL II: "BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO CONSTANCE S. EARLE BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF JOHN H. WILLIAMS II, DATED MAY 8, 1972 AND RECORDED ON MAY 12, 1972 IN BOOK 49 AT PAGE 261 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS. BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO JOHN H. WILLIAMS II BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF THEODORE L. EARLE AND CONSTANCE S. EARLE, DATED MAY 8, 1972 AND RECORDED ON MAY 12, 1972 IN BOOK 49 AT PAGE 259 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS. "BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO THEODORE L. EARLE AND CONSTANCE S. EARLE BY WARRANTY DEED OF EDWARD C. DANFORTH AND ANNE E. DANFORTH, DECEMBER 11, 1964 AND RECORDED ON DECEMBER 15, 1964 IN BOOK 45 AT PAGE 477 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, AND BEING PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: "BEING A PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD SO-CALLED, LEADING FROM ROUTE #30 TO DANBY FOUR CORNERS, AND BEING A PORTION OF THOSE LANDS AND PREMISES ACQUIRED BY THE GRANTOR FROM THE ESTATE OF CHARLES DANFORTH, SAID LANDS ARE MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: "BEGINNING AT A STAKE AND STONES ERECTED IN OR NEAR THE WEST LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY, AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 3/4 MILE NORTH OF THE JUNCTION OF SAID DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD WITH VERMONT ROUTE #30, AND BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN CONVEYED; THENCE, RUNNING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE HIGHWAY, AS THE SAME WINDS AND TURNS, TO A STAKE AND STONES MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL, SAID TWO POINTS BEING CONNECTED BY LINE WITH THE FOLLOWING BEARINGS AND DISTANCES TO WIT, NORTH 20 DEGREES EAST 288 FEET AND THEN NORTH 5 DEGREES EAST 293 FEET; THENCE, TURNING AND RUNNING NORTH 77 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 758 FEET TO A STAKE AND STONES, MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE, TURNING AND RUNNING SOUTH 28 DEGREES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 264 FEET TO A STAKE AND STONES MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE, TURNING AND RUNNING SOUTH 56 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 889 FEET TO THE POINT OR PLACE OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 8.2 ACRES OF LAND, BE THE SAME MORE OR LESS. "THERE IS INCLUDED HEREWITH ALL THE GRANTOR'S RIGHTS IN AND TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY ABUTTING SAID LANDS ON THE EAST. "THE LANDS AND PREMISES HEREIN DESCRIBED ARE BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH, NORTH AND WEST BY OTHER LANDS OF THE GRANTOR, THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF BEING MARKED, FOR THE MOST PART, BY AN OLD STONE WALL." TAX ID: 000289 Purported Address: 1011 Danby Mountain Road, Dorset, VT 05251 The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. {.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 26-PR-00229 in re: ESTATE of: Richard Bailey NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Richard Bailey 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. 07/29/2026 Bret Bailey c/o Maley and Maley, PLLC 271 South Union Street Burlington, VT 05401 802-489-5258 chris@maleyandmaley.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 07/31/2026 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 103719 07/31/2026

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION BENNINGTON Unit Case Number 25-CV-03666 Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Plaintiff v. William P. Roberts, State of Vermont-Department of Taxes, and Occupants of 18 School Street, North Bennington, Vermont Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale ("Foreclosure Judgment") filed November 24, 2025 for breach of the conditions of a certain mortgage granted by William P. Roberts ("Mortgagor")to Bank of Bennington. dated February 18, 2005 and recorded in Book 418 at Page 56 of the Town of Bennington Land Records, of which Vermont Housing Finance Agency is the current holder under an Assignment of Mortgage March 1, 2005 and of record as of August 31, 2015 in Book 509 at Page 23 of the Town of Bennington Land Records, and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the undersigned will cause to be sold at public auction ("Sale") on August 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. the lands and premises known as 18 School Street, North Bennington, Vermont ("Mortgaged Property") more particularly described as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to William P. Roberts by Warranty Deed of Joseph Vadakin and Lori Vadakin dated February 18, 2005 and of record in Book 418 at Page 55 of the Town of Bennington Land Records. Being the same lands and premises as were conveyed to Joseph Vadakin and Lori Vadakin by Warranty Deed of Bruce Lavigne and Joan Lavigne dated and recorded November 25, 1996 in Book 0-330 at Page 194 of the Bennington, Vermont Land Records and therein described as follows: "Beginning at an iron pipe in the east line of School Street, so-called, in the Village of North Bennington, Vermont, said pipe being a distance of 53.00 feet southerly from the southwest comer of lands of Frank J. Legacy and marking the northwest corner of the herein described property; thence running southerly along the east line of said School Street 55.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence turning an included angle of 90 degrees 00' and running easterly through lands of this grantor 59.94 feet to an iron pipe; thence turning an included angle of 90 degrees 49' and running northerly along the west line of lands of D. C. Barton and along the line of lands formerly of this grantor 55.02 feet to an iron pipe; thence turning an included angle of 89 degrees 11' and running westerly along the line of lands formerly of this grantor 60.76 feet to the place of beginning. "Being the same land and premises conveyed to Bruce Lavigne and Joan Lavigne by Hazel R. Dunham by Warranty Deed dated 11/19/49 and recorded in Book 0-114 at Page 38 of the Bennington Land Records." This conveyance is subject to and with the benefit of any utility easements, spring rights, easements for ingress and egress, and rights incidental to each of the same as may appear of record, provided that this paragraph shall not reinstate any such encumbrances previously extinguished by the Marketable Record Title Act, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7, Title 27, Vermont Statutes Annotated. Reference is hereby made to the above-mentioned instruments, the records thereof, the references therein made, and their respective records and references, in further aid of this description. TERMS OF SALE: The Sale will be held at the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property will be sold to the highest bidder, "AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND", subject to environmental hazards, zoning regulations, including any violations thereof, flood zone hazards, if applicable, superior liens, if any, all title defects and encumbrances of record that are not extinguished by the sale, federal, state, and local codes, environmental, health, safety, zoning, and building laws, rights, easements, rights of way, covenants, conditions, reservations, agreements, privileges, obligations, duties, and restrictions of record, insofar as such are now in force and applicable; delinquent taxes and other municipal assessments, including penalties and interest to the date of Closing, and unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments for the current fiscal year. The successful bidder shall pay a deposit of at least $10,000 of the purchase price in cash or bank treasurer's/cashier's check payable to Hirchak Brothers, LLC at the time of Sale. The deposit must be increased to at least ten percent (10%) of the successful bid within 5 calendar days of the Sale. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within fourteen days after entry of a confirmation order. The successful bidder will be required to sign a purchase and sale contract with NO CONTINGENCIES except confirmation of the sale by the court. The deposit is subject to forfeiture. Title will be transferred by Confirmation Order. The Sale may be postponed one or more times for a total time of up to thirty (30) days, by announcing the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice at a conspicuous location at the place of the Sale. Notice of the new sale date shall also be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the Mortgagor at the Mortgagor's last known address at least five days before the new sale date. Other terms to be announced at the Sale or contact the Hirchak Brothers, LLC at 1-800-634-7653 or www.thcauction.com The Mortgagor, or his personal representatives or assigns, may redeem the Mortgaged Property at any time prior to the Sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including post-judgment expenses and the costs and expenses of sale. Dated at Cabot, Vermont, this 30th day of June, 2026 Vermont Housing Finance Agency By: Steckel Law Office By:/s/ Susan J. Steckel By: Susan J. Steckel, Esq. P. O. Box 247 Marshfield, Vermont 05658-0247 802-563-4400 Ad# 103154 07/17/2026,07/24/2026 07/31/2026

VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the MANCHESTER VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD will hold a SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING at 10:30 A.M. on WEDNESDAY, August 5th, 2026, at the VILLAGE OFFICES, located at 45 Union Street, on the following matters: 1. Special Public Hearing of Zoning Permit Waiver Request 26-24A a. 102 West Road i. Renovation of existing non-confirming 12' x 20' Garage into Studio; Residential ii. Waiver request to raise the existing ridge height from 10' +/- to 12' Terry Findeisen | Zoning Administrative Officer Dated: July 28th, 2026 Join via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89177400570?pwd=BYK9aJVczn0HJvx5bXNo22a5bOgpok.1 Meeting ID: 891 7740 0570 Passcode: 068975 Ad# 103702 07/30/2026

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non-resident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of property in the Town of Arlington, in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the municipal tax years beginning January 1, 2023, January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025, and the education tax years beginning July 1, 2023, July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described property in such Town, to wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Jack M. McCartney and Celeste S. Rodrigue-McCartney by Warranty Deed of Brian Goldman and Katerina Goldman, dated March 28, 2014 and recorded on March 31, 2014 in Book 149 at Page 461 of the Arlington Land Records. (E911: 453 VT Rte 313 W; Parcel #0015-1-35) And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5254, so much of such property will be sold at public auction at the Arlington Town Office, a public place located on Route 7A in the Town of Arlington, on the 13th day of August, 2026, at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Be advised that the owner or mortgagee, or the owner's or mortgagee's representatives or assigns, of lands sold for taxes and assessments shall have a right to redemption for a period of one year from the date of sale pursuant to 32 V.S.A. 5260. Dated at Arlington, Vermont as of this 8th day of July, 2026. Kendell Jennings, Collector of Delinquent Taxes Ad# 103276 07/11/2026, 07/18/2026 07/25/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Bennington Park Lawn Cemetery Winter Closure Please be advised that Bennington Park Lawn Cemetery will begin its seasonal winter closure on December 1, 2026, and will reopen for vehicle access on April 1, 2027. During this period, the public may continue to visit the cemetery on foot. However, vehicle access will not be permitted within the cemetery grounds, and cemetery roadways will not be maintained for winter travel. This seasonal restriction is necessary due to safety concerns, winter conditions, and liability issues associated with vehicle travel on cemetery roads during the closure period. Anyone entering the cemetery during the winter closure period does so at their own risk. Visitors are asked to use caution, dress appropriately for conditions, and respect any posted signage or barriers. We appreciate the public's understanding and cooperation as we work to protect visitors, and the cemetery grounds. Ad# 103462 07/24/2026,07/31/2026

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT BENNINGTON UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 25-CV-01347 CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS. ELIZABETH J. PIERPONT; SCOTT PIERPONT AND OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT 1011 DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD, DORSET, VT 05251 DEFENDANT(S) NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale filed on September 16, 2025, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Elizabeth J. Pierpont and Scott Pierpont to Citibank, N.A., dated March 5, 2013, and recorded in Book 170, at Page 231, of the Town of Dorset Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in Book 208, at Page 557, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on August 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM at 1011 Danby Mountain Road, Dorset, VT 05251 all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Elizabeth J. Pierpont and Scott Pierpont by Quitclaim Deed of Elizabeth J. Pierpont dated April 16, 2010 and recorded July 6, 2010 in Book 160, at Page 71 of the Town of Dorset Land Records and further described therein. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF BENNINGTON, STATE OF VERMONT, TO WIT: BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO THEODORE L. EARLE (WHO DECEASED ON MARCH 21, 1997) AND CONSTANCE S. EARLE, HIS SPOUSE, BY DEED DATED MARCH 6, 1990 AND RECORDED MARCH 7, 1990 IN BOOK 79 AT PAGE 370 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: "PARCEL I: "BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO CONSTANCE S. EARLE BY WARRANTY DEED OF FLORENCE M. KEELER, DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1976 AND RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 23, 1986 (SIC, SHOULD READ 1976) IN BOOK 51 AT PAGE 448 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: "BEING A PORTION OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE GRANTOR HEREIN BY WARRANTY DEED DATED MAY 13, 1965 FROM EDWARD C. DANFORTH AND ANN E. DANFORTH AS RECORDED IN BOOK 46 AT PAGE 45 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, SAID PORTION BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: "BEGINNING AT A POINT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD WHERE THE BOUNDARY LINE DIVIDING GRANTOR'S AND GRANTEE'S JOIN SAME, AS MARKED BY AN IRON PIPE; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 07 MINUTES WEST 100 FEET ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO AN IRON PIPE; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 25 MINUTES WEST THROUGH LANDS OF GRANTOR 883 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 106 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE LOCATED ALONG A STONE WALL WHICH GENERALLY FOLLOWS THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE PARTIES HEREIN; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 56 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 882 FEET IN A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH GENERALLY RUNS ALONG SAID STONE WALL TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.2 ACRES OF LAND. "INCLUDING RIGHTS OF THE GRANTOR IN AND TO THE CENTER LINE OF DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD. "THE ABOVE DESCRIBED IS TAKEN FROM A SURVEY DATED JANUARY 7, 1976 DONE BY CLAUDE G. DERN L.S. 382 FOR 'THEODORE L. EARLE'. "'IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH STATE OF VERMONT HEALTH REGULATIONS ON THE SUBDIVISION OF LANDS AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE, INCLUDING SEWAGE, GRANTEE SHALL NOT CONSTRUCT OR ERECT A STRUCTURE OR BUILDING ON THE PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED HEREIN, THE USEFUL OCCUPANCY OF WHICH WILL REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING AND SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES, WITHOUT FIRST COMPLY WITH SAID STATE REGULATIONS." "PARCEL II: "BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO CONSTANCE S. EARLE BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF JOHN H. WILLIAMS II, DATED MAY 8, 1972 AND RECORDED ON MAY 12, 1972 IN BOOK 49 AT PAGE 261 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS. BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO JOHN H. WILLIAMS II BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF THEODORE L. EARLE AND CONSTANCE S. EARLE, DATED MAY 8, 1972 AND RECORDED ON MAY 12, 1972 IN BOOK 49 AT PAGE 259 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS. "BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO THEODORE L. EARLE AND CONSTANCE S. EARLE BY WARRANTY DEED OF EDWARD C. DANFORTH AND ANNE E. DANFORTH, DECEMBER 11, 1964 AND RECORDED ON DECEMBER 15, 1964 IN BOOK 45 AT PAGE 477 OF THE DORSET LAND RECORDS, AND BEING PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS: "BEING A PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD SO-CALLED, LEADING FROM ROUTE #30 TO DANBY FOUR CORNERS, AND BEING A PORTION OF THOSE LANDS AND PREMISES ACQUIRED BY THE GRANTOR FROM THE ESTATE OF CHARLES DANFORTH, SAID LANDS ARE MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: "BEGINNING AT A STAKE AND STONES ERECTED IN OR NEAR THE WEST LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY, AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 3/4 MILE NORTH OF THE JUNCTION OF SAID DANBY MOUNTAIN ROAD WITH VERMONT ROUTE #30, AND BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN CONVEYED; THENCE, RUNNING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE HIGHWAY, AS THE SAME WINDS AND TURNS, TO A STAKE AND STONES MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL, SAID TWO POINTS BEING CONNECTED BY LINE WITH THE FOLLOWING BEARINGS AND DISTANCES TO WIT, NORTH 20 DEGREES EAST 288 FEET AND THEN NORTH 5 DEGREES EAST 293 FEET; THENCE, TURNING AND RUNNING NORTH 77 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 758 FEET TO A STAKE AND STONES, MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE, TURNING AND RUNNING SOUTH 28 DEGREES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 264 FEET TO A STAKE AND STONES MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE, TURNING AND RUNNING SOUTH 56 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 889 FEET TO THE POINT OR PLACE OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 8.2 ACRES OF LAND, BE THE SAME MORE OR LESS. "THERE IS INCLUDED HEREWITH ALL THE GRANTOR'S RIGHTS IN AND TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY ABUTTING SAID LANDS ON THE EAST. "THE LANDS AND PREMISES HEREIN DESCRIBED ARE BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH, NORTH AND WEST BY OTHER LANDS OF THE GRANTOR, THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF BEING MARKED, FOR THE MOST PART, BY AN OLD STONE WALL." TAX ID: 000289 Purported Address: 1011 Danby Mountain Road, Dorset, VT 05251 The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. {.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION BENNINGTON Unit Case Number 25-CV-03666 Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Plaintiff v. William P. Roberts, State of Vermont-Department of Taxes, and Occupants of 18 School Street, North Bennington, Vermont Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale ("Foreclosure Judgment") filed November 24, 2025 for breach of the conditions of a certain mortgage granted by William P. Roberts ("Mortgagor")to Bank of Bennington. dated February 18, 2005 and recorded in Book 418 at Page 56 of the Town of Bennington Land Records, of which Vermont Housing Finance Agency is the current holder under an Assignment of Mortgage March 1, 2005 and of record as of August 31, 2015 in Book 509 at Page 23 of the Town of Bennington Land Records, and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the undersigned will cause to be sold at public auction ("Sale") on August 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. the lands and premises known as 18 School Street, North Bennington, Vermont ("Mortgaged Property") more particularly described as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to William P. Roberts by Warranty Deed of Joseph Vadakin and Lori Vadakin dated February 18, 2005 and of record in Book 418 at Page 55 of the Town of Bennington Land Records. Being the same lands and premises as were conveyed to Joseph Vadakin and Lori Vadakin by Warranty Deed of Bruce Lavigne and Joan Lavigne dated and recorded November 25, 1996 in Book 0-330 at Page 194 of the Bennington, Vermont Land Records and therein described as follows: "Beginning at an iron pipe in the east line of School Street, so-called, in the Village of North Bennington, Vermont, said pipe being a distance of 53.00 feet southerly from the southwest comer of lands of Frank J. Legacy and marking the northwest corner of the herein described property; thence running southerly along the east line of said School Street 55.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence turning an included angle of 90 degrees 00' and running easterly through lands of this grantor 59.94 feet to an iron pipe; thence turning an included angle of 90 degrees 49' and running northerly along the west line of lands of D. C. Barton and along the line of lands formerly of this grantor 55.02 feet to an iron pipe; thence turning an included angle of 89 degrees 11' and running westerly along the line of lands formerly of this grantor 60.76 feet to the place of beginning. "Being the same land and premises conveyed to Bruce Lavigne and Joan Lavigne by Hazel R. Dunham by Warranty Deed dated 11/19/49 and recorded in Book 0-114 at Page 38 of the Bennington Land Records." This conveyance is subject to and with the benefit of any utility easements, spring rights, easements for ingress and egress, and rights incidental to each of the same as may appear of record, provided that this paragraph shall not reinstate any such encumbrances previously extinguished by the Marketable Record Title Act, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7, Title 27, Vermont Statutes Annotated. Reference is hereby made to the above-mentioned instruments, the records thereof, the references therein made, and their respective records and references, in further aid of this description. TERMS OF SALE: The Sale will be held at the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property will be sold to the highest bidder, "AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND", subject to environmental hazards, zoning regulations, including any violations thereof, flood zone hazards, if applicable, superior liens, if any, all title defects and encumbrances of record that are not extinguished by the sale, federal, state, and local codes, environmental, health, safety, zoning, and building laws, rights, easements, rights of way, covenants, conditions, reservations, agreements, privileges, obligations, duties, and restrictions of record, insofar as such are now in force and applicable; delinquent taxes and other municipal assessments, including penalties and interest to the date of Closing, and unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments for the current fiscal year. The successful bidder shall pay a deposit of at least $10,000 of the purchase price in cash or bank treasurer's/cashier's check payable to Hirchak Brothers, LLC at the time of Sale. The deposit must be increased to at least ten percent (10%) of the successful bid within 5 calendar days of the Sale. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within fourteen days after entry of a confirmation order. The successful bidder will be required to sign a purchase and sale contract with NO CONTINGENCIES except confirmation of the sale by the court. The deposit is subject to forfeiture. Title will be transferred by Confirmation Order. The Sale may be postponed one or more times for a total time of up to thirty (30) days, by announcing the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice at a conspicuous location at the place of the Sale. Notice of the new sale date shall also be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the Mortgagor at the Mortgagor's last known address at least five days before the new sale date. Other terms to be announced at the Sale or contact the Hirchak Brothers, LLC at 1-800-634-7653 or www.thcauction.com The Mortgagor, or his personal representatives or assigns, may redeem the Mortgaged Property at any time prior to the Sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including post-judgment expenses and the costs and expenses of sale. Dated at Cabot, Vermont, this 30th day of June, 2026 Vermont Housing Finance Agency By: Steckel Law Office By:/s/ Susan J. Steckel By: Susan J. Steckel, Esq. P. O. Box 247 Marshfield, Vermont 05658-0247 802-563-4400 Ad# 103154 07/17/2026,07/24/2026 07/31/2026

13-13 use of Town Sidewalks for Dining The Town of Manchester recognizes that outdoor dining contributes to a level of animation that supports a walk-able and economically successful downtown. Outdoor dining areas encourage community interaction, support local businesses, enhance the pedestrian experience, and contribute to traffic calming by creating a more pedestrian-oriented streets cape. It is the policy of the Town to encourage outdoor dining where it can be accommodated while maintaining safe and accessible pedestrian travel. (1) Notwithstanding section 12 of this Chapter, the legal owner of a building or business with the consent of the landowner, in the Downtown and Town Center (previously commercial 1 and commercial 2) Zoning Districts may submit a licensed application to the Selectboard, on a form approved by the Town manager, use a portio0n of the Town-owned sidewalk for outdoor dining (2) Any license issued must allow for the safe passing of pedestrians, as well as compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other access standards, regulations and laws. The licensed business shall not under any circumstances limit walking areas of Town sidewalks to less than sixty inches in width. The minimum width shall include the area dedicated to seats, tables, and service area, as well as the area normally used to pull seats in and out of tables for seating purposes. These general guidelines and more specific standards are also available online at www.ada.org. Accessibility of sidewalk dining retail and community spaces. This ordinance was adopted on 7/21/2026. It will take effect on 9/21/2026, unless a petition signed by at least five percent of the voters of Manchester Center is filed with the municipal clerk by 9/4/2026, asking for a vote to disapprove the ordinance. If a petition is received, the Manchester Selectboard will warn a special meeting and the voters may vote on that question. Ad#103559 Pub 7/24/2026