Town of Sunderland Contractors are invited to bid on the Sunderland Town Garage Insulation and Roofing Project. The project encompasses demolition of existing interior finishes and insulation, roof repairs, installation of new insulation and interior finishes, and incidental electrical work. The intended schedule is such that work will begin and be completed by September 30, 2026. Bid Documents will be available after May 29, 2026 and bids will be due June 22, 2026, submitted signed and sealed at the Sunderland Town Clerk's office. Plans and specifications will be provided upon request. Please call or email Centerline Architects to request bid documents. Contact: Kelly Clarke Harrington; mail@clarch.com; 802-447-8609 Bidders are required to visit the site at the Pre-bid Conference at June 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm, or by appointment. Ad# 102398 06/03/2026, 06/04/2026 06/05/2026

Town of Sunderland Contractors are invited to bid on the Sunderland Town Garage Insulation and Roofing Project. The project encompasses demolition of existing interior finishes and insulation, roof repairs, installation of new insulation and interior finishes, and incidental electrical work. The intended schedule is such that work will begin and be completed by September 30, 2026. Bid Documents will be available after May 29, 2026 and bids will be due June 22, 2026, submitted signed and sealed at the Sunderland Town Clerk's office. Plans and specifications will be provided upon request. Please call or email Centerline Architects to request bid documents. Contact: Kelly Clarke Harrington; mail@clarch.com; 802-447-8609 Bidders are required to visit the site at the Pre-bid Conference at June 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm, or by appointment. Ad# 102398 06/03/2026, 06/04/2026 06/05/2026

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Windham Unit PROBATE DIVISION Docket No.: 26-PR-01842 In re ESTATE of Adelene Dippold NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the Creditors of: Adelene Dippold Decedent late of Bennington Decedent's Town of Residence 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. Dated: 5/28/2026 Signature of Fiduciary /s/ Anne Kiely Executor/Administrator Anne Kiely, Administrator Mailing Address c/o Edward A. Dimayuga, Secrest & Darrow, PLC Phone Number 802-251-6598 Email edward@secrestdarrow.com City, State, Zip 28 Vernon Street, Suite 500, Brattleboro, VT 05301 Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 06/02/2026 Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Probate Address of Probate Court: 207 South Street Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 102366 06/02/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF NORTH BENNINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MEETING The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Village Depot Meeting Room, North Bennington, VT. - so please join us in person in Room 1 of the Depot - Or Via the Zoom platform (in accordance with H.681 section 6). Participants may use a computer to access the meeting with the following information. Topic: North Bennington DRB Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88365667612?pwd=xWodxFR6a5R74CiBu0VH84Zm5lJ6rN.1 Meeting: ID: 883 6566 7612 Passcode: 467019 AGENDA 1) Call Meeting to Order. 2) Query for public comment; revise agenda if needed. 3) Review and approve the previous minutes of the April 21, 2026, meeting. 4) Application to complete the barn at 201 Honeysuckle Lane for which a previous conditional permit had been granted. As per sections 4.3.1 Site Plan and Conditional Use Review and 6.2.1.2 Building Size and Massing, 5) Adjournment. This hearing is warned in accordance with Section 4464 of the Vermont Planning and Development Act (24 V.S.A. Chapter 117). Please be advised that participation in this proceeding is a prerequisite for the right to take any subsequent appeal. All Village Zoning Bylaws may be viewed at www.villagenorthbennington.org. To be posted and published Tuesday June 2, 2026, by the Zoning Administrator. Ad# 102348 06/02/2026

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT BENNINGTON UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 25-CV-03830 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS. DANIEL PROUTY; ANDREA PROUTY; VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES AND OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT 63 CROSSOVER ROAD, BENNINGTON, VT 05201 DEFENDANT(S) NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale filed on March 25, 2026, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Daniel Prouty and Andrea Prouty to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, dated October 30, 2017, and recorded in Book 525, at Page 97, of the Town of Bennington Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in Book 537, at Page 92, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on July 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM at 63 Crossover Road, Bennington, VT 05201 all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Daniel Prouty and Andrea Prouty by Warranty Deed of Margaret R. Holland dated and recorded October 30, 2017 in Book 525, at Page 96 of the Town of Bennington Land Records and further described therein. Being the same lands and premises as were conveyed to George R. Holland and Winifred M. Holland, husband and wife, and Margaret R. Holland and Dwight S. Wilder, husband and wife, by Quitclaim Deed of George R. Holland and Winifred M. Holland dated July 10, 2006 and recorded August 4, 2006 in Book 434 at Page 199 of the Bennington VT land Records. Being the same lands and premises as were conveyed to George R. Holland and Winifred M. Holland, husband and wife, by Warranty Deed of Richard Bertram Sprague, Sr. and Norma Mildred Sprague dated and recorded March 21, 1974 in Book 0-206 at Page 69 of the Bennington VT land Records and therein described as follows: Meaning and intending hereby to convey all of the same lands and premises conveyed to the Grantors herein by reason of Quit Claim Deed of Williamstown Savings Bank dated June 23, 1966 and recorded in Book 0-176, Page 39 of the Bennington Land Records, and in said deed described as follows: "Beginning at an iron pipe in the south line of highway No. 101, in the Town of Bennington, Vermont, said pipe being 85.20 feet westerly from the northwest corner of land now or formerly of Charles Whitman; "thence running westerly along the south line of said highway 100.00 feet to an iron pipe; "thence turning an included angle of 93 59' and running southerly through lands now or formerly of William F. Whitman and wife, 161.00 feet to an iron pipe; "thence turning an included angle of 86 01' and running easterly through lands of said William F. Witman and wife, 100.00 feet to an iron pipe; "thence turning an included angle of 93 59' and running northerly through lands now or formerly of said William F. Whitman and wife, 161.00 feet to the place of beginning. "Together with the right to lay, construct and maintain a pipe line from the lands hereby conveyed through other lands now or formerly of William F. Whitman and wife to Furnace Brook together with the right to use the water for domestic purposes only. "Subject to the following restrictions: (1) Only one first class dwelling and one two car garage may be built or maintained on said premises; (2) Said premises may not be used for commercial purposes; and (3) No trailers or mobile homes shall be maintained on said premises. "Meaning and intending hereby to convey all of the same lands and premises conveyed to this grantor Williamstown Savings Bank by Warranty Deed of Earl F. Gallett and Beverly M. Gallett, husband and wife, dated April 5, 1966 and duly recorded with the town land records at Bennington in Book 0-175 at page 112. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at sale. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC Bozena Wysocki, Esq. BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC 23 Messenger Street 2nd Floor Plainville, MA 02762 VT_Noticesofhearing@brockandscott.com Ad# 101768 05/29/2026, 06/05/2026 06/12/2026

Public Notice Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Child Find Each year the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union, which includes Bennington, Pownal, Woodford, North Bennington, Shaftsbury, Arlington, and Sandgate, conducts an annual Child-Find search, as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The purpose of Child Find is to identify, locate, and evaluate all persons with disabilities between the ages of birth through 21, who may be in need of special education, related services, or accommodations necessary to access a free, appropriate public education and provide such needed services for those ages 3 through 21. Early intervention services for children birth to 3 years of age are provided by Children's Integrated Services/Early Intervention. Any person having information regarding a child with a disability who may not be attending school, or in need of specialized educational services, or any person with questions concerning the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union's compliance with the regulations implementing Section 504, ADA, or IDEA, is encouraged to contact Kate Abbott, Director of Student Services, kate.abbott@svsu.org or 802-447-7501. The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, in admission to, access to, treatment of, or employment in any of its programs or activities. Ad# 102230 05/28/2026

Public Notice Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Attn: Special Education Students and Legal Guardians The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union, which includes Bennington, Pownal, Woodford, North Bennington, Shaftsbury, Arlington, and Sandgate, will destroy educational records of former special education students who graduated from high school, withdrew, transferred, or otherwise stopped receiving special education services prior to July 1,2020. For students who exited special education services between 2020 and 2025, only the most recent five years of records will be maintained in accordance with state retention requirements (the Vermont Agency of Education State Board of Education Manual of rights and Practices, Section 2365.2-13(a)). Prior years records will be destroyed August 1, 2026. Students 18 years of age or older, or their legal guardians, may request records prior to August 1, 2026. Record requests for students who attended Arlington Memorial High School may be made by contacting Rachel Boisvert: rachel.boisvert@svsu.org or 802-375-2589. Record requests for students who attended Mt. Anthony Union High School may be made by contacting Dawn Campbell: dcampbell@svsu.org or 802-447-7511. Ad# 102228 05/28/2026

TOWN OF ARLINGTON Arlington Planning Commission WARNING Public Hearing, Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM Attend this meeting either via Zoom or in person at the Arlington Town Hall, 3828 VT Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont Topic: Arlington Planning Commission Zoom Meeting Time: May 28, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Fourth Thu, 6 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcpd-2gqDgpG9fFFqdELi4Y0-qyfkzJzbGx/ics?icsToken=DCgbFRhXlP_f22LKjQAALAAAAIgtbGKcWewERGnQipFD0xzaaMbVZd_aqgBjp9MUfdKjlVPt-0-KcaHEmnYz0gBJ4AeG16G7hW8-hWi81jAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=_Yrc54obQ4quqJ4Uby8IAw Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83404863313?pwd=6ybzA2Yb96qpKy4koqBj9UaqiSuEEW.1 Meeting chat link https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83404863313 Meeting ID: 834 0486 3313 Passcode: 216033 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83404863313#,,,, 216033# US (New York) +13017158592,,83404863313#,,,, 216033# US (Washington DC) Join by SIP 83404863313@zoomcrc.com Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/83404863313/invitations?signature=trEiPA9DbvF9KoiHctNlzS588FDW7CT8IV2zAOoQ_gQ Agenda 1. Minutes 2. Public Comments 3. New Business Nick Zaiac & Scott Grimm-Lyon of BCRC to discuss the Town Plan revisions. 4. Old Business: Continued Discussions. 5. Setting of Next Meeting Date 6. Adjournment Ad# 102259 05/28/2026

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 26-PR-02630 in re: ESTATE of: Kenneth Harrington, Sr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Kenneth Harrington, Sr. late of Shaftsbury, 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. 05/21/2026 Tina M. Christmas Executor 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: 05/26/2026 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 102205 05/26/2026

TOWN OF ARLINGTON, VERMONT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Arlington Town Hall Meeting Room Ceiling Replacement and Lighting Upgrade Proposal Due Date: June 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM The Arlington Select Board invites qualified contractors to submit proposals for the ceiling and lighting replacement at the Town Hall Meeting Room. The work involves a complete turnkey replacement of the ceiling and lighting in an approximately 23' x 23'6" (540 SF) space, including all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and disposal. Proof of insurance will be required. Contractors are responsible for field-verifying all dimensions prior to submission. 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, or emailed to the email address above, or to mailed to PO Box 268, Arlington, VT 05250. Ad# 102190 05/23/2026

TOWN OF ARLINGTON, VERMONT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Energy Efficiency Improvements --- Town Hall Insulation Proposal Due Date: June 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM The Arlington Select Board invites qualified contractors to submit proposals for the installation of insulation for energy efficiency at the Town Hall. The work involves installation of attic and perimeter wall insulation (R-19 and R-30), clear flammable materials, and remove any inactive knob-and-tube wiring found in the attic of a roughly 36'x56' building. Proof of insurance will be required. The project must be completed by October 30, 2026. 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, or emailed to the email address above, or to mailed to PO Box 268, Arlington, VT 05250. Ad# 102189 05/23/2026

Town of Bennington DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD The Town of Bennington Development Review Board will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Bennington Fire Facility, 3rd Floor, 130 River Street, Bennington, Vermont. The purpose of the meeting will be to conduct regular business and to hold a public hearing on the following: SVHC Realty, Inc. and AWRE Vermont Resorts, LLC, 982 Mansion Drive, seeking design and development plan approval for developing Parcel ID# 08013900 into a resort. Dated at Bennington, Vermont this 18th day of May, 2026. Charles Kokoras, Chair Development Review Board Ad# 102126 05/23/2026

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 26-PR-02730 in re: ESTATE of: JONATHAN F. BROOKS NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: JONATHAN F. BROOKS late of NORTH BENNINGTON 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. 05/20/2026 JONATHAN C. BROOKS C/O William C. Deveneau, Esq. 160 Benmont Ave., Ste. C3-80A Bennington, VT 05201 802-442-9800 william@wcdesq.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 05/23/2026 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 102156 05/23/2026

Notice is hereby given that at 11:00 A.M. on June 5, 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: Paul Fitzsimmons B61 100 SF Luz Celestie Reyes-Sanchez Z211 200 SF Ad# 101920 05/15/2026,05/22/2026

Notice is hereby given that at 11:30 A.M. June 5, 2026 Bennington Self Storage, located at 4732 State Rt. 7 Hoosick Falls, NY 12090, 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: AjaRea Angell-Brinn 201 150 SF Paul Threewitt 121 40 SF Bill Cipperly 68 150 SF Ad# 101919 05/15/2026,05/22/2026

Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 A.M. on June 5, 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: Jim Sears B28 250 SF Edward Harrington C34 200 SF Jeff Burdick B57 50 SF Sarah Morse C26 200 SF Darrell Radcliffe A27 150 SF Heidi King B7 75 SF Randy Davis A21 150 SF Beau Alexander Sr. B63 50 SF Ryan Yates C45 200 SF Tina McKune A87 150 SF Christina Levine E52 75 SF Bryan Hutcheson A14 150 SF Kim Oldham F16 100 SF Mary Habich E23 50 SF Terrilyn Woodard CC42 50 SF Ad# 101918 05/15/2026,05/22/2026

Mt. Anthony Union High School is seeking bids for Cable Tray Installation and Structured Cabling Project. Contact ahilliard@svsu.org for a copy of the RFP AD# 102151 05/22/2026

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 26-PR-00815 in re: ESTATE of: Brian P. McNamara NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Brian P. McNamara 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. 04/06/2026 PO BOX 263 Douglas, MA 01516 978-855-1266 Mcnamaraestate1@gmail.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 05/01/2026,05/08/2026 05/15/2026,05/22/2026 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 101612 05/01/2026,05/08/2026 05/15/2026,05/22/2026

Town of Pownal Special Selectboard Meeting Date: May 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM Town Offices or Zoom VICIOUS DOG PUBLIC HEARING Ad# 102075 05/21/2026

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, May 21st, 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 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 Approve Minutes from April 30th, 2026 Policy Committee Meeting Policy 4510C - Electronic Communications Between Employees & Students Policy 1000C - Policy Other Ad# 102010 05/19/2026