NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Agreeably to the provisions of Title 32, Vermont Statutes Annotated, Section 4111, notice is hereby given that the undersigned listers within and for the Town/City of SUNDERLAND have this day completed the abstract of property owners as of the first day of April, 2024. The listers have this same day lodged the abstract in the office of the clerk for the inspection of taxpayers. On the 8th day of JUNE 2024, at 9:00 AM the undersigned listers will meet at SUNDERLAND TOWN HALL, 104 Mountain View Road, Sunderland, to hear appeals of the taxpayers aggrieved by actions of the listers from whom timely grievances have been received. To be timely, such grievance must be in writing and received (postmarks not accepted) by the 6th day of June 2024. At the close of grievance hearings, the listers shall make such corrections in the abstract as were determined upon hearing or otherwise. Unless cause to the contrary is shown, the contents of said abstract will, for the tax year 2024, become the grand list of the town/city of each taxpayer named therein. Signed at SUNDERLAND in the County of BENNINGTON This 5th day of May 2024. Peter R. Van Vleck Neil Humphrey Listers of the Town/City of: SUNDERLAND VT Ad# 84734 05/11/2024

Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 AM on 5/18/2024, at Barber Pond Road Self Storage, 1166 Barber Pond Road, Pownal, VT 05261, we will sell the contents of the self storage unit(s) leased to the following named persons in accordance with our Rental Agreement; Joseph Green - Unit # 9/19, 200 s.f. AD# 84603 05/03/2024, 05/10/2024

Notice is hereby given that at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, Shaftsbury Self Storage, located at 1076 RT 7A in Shaftsbury, VT, will hold a public auction. In accordance with our Rental Agreement, the contents of this Self Storage unit leased to the following named person will be auctioned: Cris Sullivan #103 50SF AD# 84804 05/10/2024, 05/17/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT FAMILY DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT DOCKET NO. 23-JV-00132/133 In re: A.S., U.S. NOTICE OF HEARING TO: ANY UNKNOWN MALE OR MATTHEW MALONEY OR MATTHEW MAHONEY WHO MAY BE THE PARENT of AS and US: The State of Vermont has filed a motion for a hearing on parentage of AS and US. You are hereby notified that the court has scheduled a parentage hearing on 6/28/24 at 8:30 am at the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Family Division, 200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, Vermont. You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Failure to appear at these hearings can result in an adjudication regarding parentage. The State is represented by the Attorney General's Office, HC 2 North, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-2080. Other interested parties include Star Crandall and AS and US. Howard A. Kalfus. Family Division Judge 4/29/2024 AD# 84529 05/03/2024, 05/10/2024

TOWN OF POWNAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUANCE MAY 22, 2024 TOWN OFFICE POWNAL, VERMONT PUBLIC HEARING Date: MAY 22, 2024 @ 7:00pm Location: Town Office or Zoom Permit Application 24-001 Nicholas and Tara Ratzer have applied for a permit for new construction at 135 Tubs Road in Pownal, Vermont 05261 Ad# 84700 05/08/2024

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 Thursday, May 30th, 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 215-Joseph Hill 233-Shannon Chaffee 243-Lorri Lajoie 440-Randy Duprey 505-Nathan Susee i608-Stephanie Berard i612 -Heidi Jeff Tatro i661-Amanda Kras 721-Rashawn Morse 816-Courtney Button Purchases Paid at the time of Sale. AD# 84401 05/07/2024, 05/14/2024

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, DOCKET NUMBER: 23CP0101SA, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Essex County Juvenile Court, 56 Federal Street, Room 2001, Salem, MA 01970. (978)745-9660. TO: Daniel Walsh: A petition has been presented to this court by Salem DCF, seeking, as to the following child, Stella Gulino, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 07/01/2024 at 09:00 AM Hearing on Merits (CR/CV) You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter to a trial on the merits and adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at (978)745-9660. WITNESS: Hon. Kerry A. Ahern, FIRST JUSTICE, DATE ISSUED 04/04/2024, Judith M.Brennan, Clerk Magistrate. AD# 84312 04/26/2024, 04/30/2024, 05/07/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 24-PR-01517 in re: ESTATE of: Janet Phillips NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Janet Phillips late of Bennington, 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. 04/30/2024 Chester Phillips 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: 05/07/2024 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 84637 05/07/2024

AT&T Mobility is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing building located at 160 Benmont Avenue, Bennington, Bennington County, VT 05201. The modifications will consist of the collocation of antennas at a centerline height of approximately 77ft above ground level within the steeple of the 101ft tall building (measured to the top of the steeple). Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 013080-PR- CR, EBI Consulting, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, or at 978.877.3493. Ad# 84616 05/07/2024

Warning Village of Old Bennington Board of Abatement Meeting Old First Church Barn, Monument Circle May 7, 2024 6:30 p.m. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Changes or Updates to Agenda 3. Citizens' Comments Not Related to Agenda 4. Request for Abatement of Taxes by Tzaims Luksus, 18 Walloomsac Road 5. New Business 6. Adjourn The web address for the Village is: oldbennington.org AD# 84455 04/30/2024, 05/01/2024, 05/02/2024, 05/03/2024, 05/04/2024, 05/07/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE: WARNING Dorset Fire District No. 1 - 2024 Annual Meeting Dorset Firehouse 2788 Route 30 Monday May 13, 2024 - 7:00pm The legal voters of the Dorset Fire District No. 1 are hereby warned and notified to attend this meeting to transact the following business: 1. Reading the minutes of 2023 annual meeting held on May 8, 2023, and act upon thesame. 2. To hear reports of Officers of the Fire Department and Prudential Committee. 3. To act upon the proposed budget for the Fire Department for fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, and authorize the Prudential Committee to set the tax rate following the publication of the Grand List. 4. To act upon the proposed budget for the Water Department for fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, and authorize the Prudential Committee to set rates for water users. 5. To elect members of the Prudential Committee, one member to a three-year term, and two members to one-year terms. 6. To elect a Clerk, a Treasurer, a Collector of Taxes and a Moderator. 7. To transact any other business to properly come before the meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Ben Weiss, Chairman, Prudential Committee Dorset Fire District No. 1 AD# 84392 05/04/2024

Warning Village of Old Bennington Board of Abatement Meeting Old First Church Barn, Monument Circle May 7, 2024 6:30 p.m. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Changes or Updates to Agenda 3. Citizens' Comments Not Related to Agenda 4. Request for Abatement of Taxes by Tzaims Luksus, 18 Walloomsac Road 5. New Business 6. Adjourn The web address for the Village is: oldbennington.org AD# 84455 04/30/2024, 05/01/2024, 05/02/2024, 05/03/2024, 05/04/2024, 05/07/2024

Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 AM on 5/18/2024, at Barber Pond Road Self Storage, 1166 Barber Pond Road, Pownal, VT 05261, we will sell the contents of the self storage unit(s) leased to the following named persons in accordance with our Rental Agreement; Joseph Green - Unit # 9/19, 200 s.f. AD# 84603 05/03/2024, 05/10/2024

Town of Sandgate Notice of Public Hearing to Review the Revised Zoning Bylaws Interested persons are hereby notified and warned that the Sandgate Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday May 6, 2024- 6:00 p.m. at the Sandgate Town Hall, 3266 Sandgate Road, Sandgate, Vermont 05250. The purpose of this meeting is to review the proposed revised zoning bylaws before the Select Board approves or denies the revisions. AD# 84593 05/03/2024

TOWN OF SANDGATE Sandgate, VT 05250 TITLE: Storage of Animal Feed Document Type: Ordinance Document Number / Revision: Original Issue: Reissue: SECTION I. PURPOSE: The purpose of this ordinance is to reduce the chance of vermin and other wild animals gaining access to improperly stored animal feed, thereby creating a health hazard. SECTION II. RESPONSIBILITY: All owners, lessees, bailees, and caretakers of animals must ensure that food for animals is stored in facilities that adequately protect such supplies against spoilage or deterioration and infestation or contamination by vermin. Food supplies shall be stored in containers with tightly fitting lids or covers or in the original containers as received from the commercial sources of supply. SECTION III. PENALTIES: A. In the event of a violation of this ordinance, there shall be a civil fine of $50.00 for a first offense, and a civil fine $100.00 for each subsequent offense. B. Each instance of unsecured animal food on a given day shall constitute a separate offense. SECTON IV. ENFORCEMENT: This ordinance will be enforced by the Town Health Officer and Town Constable. SECTION V. RIGHT TO A HEARING: The property owner, lessee, bailee, or caretaker of the property shall upon 48 hours notice to the Selectboard be entitled to a hearing before the Board on whether animal food is now adequately secured per this ordinance. SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY: In the event that a Court of competent jurisdiction declares a provision of this ordinance or portion thereof void or unenforceable, the remaining portions and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Revision History: Document Number Date Actions Approved by Selectboard AD# 84591 05/03/2024

TOWN OF SHAFTSBURY PUBLIC HEARING Amendment to Town Plan by Adoption of Proposed Enhanced Energy Plan May 22, 2024 The Planning Commission will hold a hearing Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Cole Hall, 61 Buck Hill Rd., Shaftsbury, VT and remotely via the platform Zoom to review proposed changes to the Shaftsbury Town Plan. Statement of purpose As required by Vermont Statute Title 24, Chapter 117, Sections 4384, 4385, 4444, and 4447, the Shaftsbury Planning Commission submits this report describing an amendment to the Town Plan by the adoption of an Enhanced Energy Plan. Geographic areas affected The affected area is the Town of Shaftsbury. Table of contents/listing of section headings Energy Use and Policy in Shaftsbury and Vermont Current and Future Energy Use: Residential; Transportation; Thermal; Electricity; Commercial and Industrial; Municipal Local Renewable Energy Generation Potential: Existing Renewable Energy Sites; Regional and Locally-identified Constraints; Solar; Wind; Other Potential Renewable Energy Sources Shaftsbury Energy Conservation, Efficiency, and Renewable Energy Policies: Municipal Leadership and Land Use Planning; Conservation and Efficient Use of Energy; Transportation Sector; Renewable Energy Development; Local Food Systems The proposed revisions can be reviewed at www.shaftsburyvt.gov and at the offices of the Town Clerk at Cole Hall. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Zoning Administrator, Shelly Stiles at: Shaftsbury Town Offices 61 Buck Hill Rd, PO Box 409 Shaftsbury, VT 05262 Phone: 802-442-4038 x 5 zoning@shaftsburyvt.gov Shaftsbury Town is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Planning Commission Hearing, Enhanced Energy Plan Time: May 22, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/ 83401337489?pwd=aIQCMaJtiXVb ezDrmbaJI2h8PqyM5W.1 Meeting ID: 834 0133 7489 Passcode: 888528 One tap mobile +13052241968,,83401337489#,,,, 888528# US +13092053325,,83401337489#,,,, 888528# US --- Dial by your location +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 834 0133 7489 Passcode: 888528 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kuI73WAAR AD# 84588 05/03/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT FAMILY DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT DOCKET NO. 23-JV-00132/133 In re: A.S., U.S. NOTICE OF HEARING TO: ANY UNKNOWN MALE OR MATTHEW MALONEY OR MATTHEW MAHONEY WHO MAY BE THE PARENT of AS and US: The State of Vermont has filed a motion for a hearing on parentage of AS and US. You are hereby notified that the court has scheduled a parentage hearing on 6/28/24 at 8:30 am at the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Family Division, 200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, Vermont. You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Failure to appear at these hearings can result in an adjudication regarding parentage. The State is represented by the Attorney General's Office, HC 2 North, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-2080. Other interested parties include Star Crandall and AS and US. Howard A. Kalfus. Family Division Judge 4/29/2024 AD# 84529 05/03/2024, 05/10/2024

Warning Village of Old Bennington Board of Abatement Meeting Old First Church Barn, Monument Circle May 7, 2024 6:30 p.m. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Changes or Updates to Agenda 3. Citizens' Comments Not Related to Agenda 4. Request for Abatement of Taxes by Tzaims Luksus, 18 Walloomsac Road 5. New Business 6. Adjourn The web address for the Village is: oldbennington.org AD# 84455 04/30/2024, 05/01/2024, 05/02/2024, 05/03/2024, 05/04/2024, 05/07/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY HERBICIDES HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE The Village of Old Bennington has requested a permit from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets to apply herbicides to select signposts, Fences, gutters, curbing and sidewalks where mowing is not practical. The purpose of the maintenance is to improve safety and prolong the life of certain infrastructure. Selective ground applications will be made using backpack sprayers or motor driven diaphragm pumps with handheld applicators. Herbicides to be used are: Makaze (glyphosate) GArlon 3A (triclopyr) Treatment to start on or about June 12, 2024. Property owners with questions regarding private water supplies adjacent to town roads and highways should contact Susan Wright, Village of Old Bennington, 802-447-7072 or susan@rjohnwright.com Residents who wish to submit comments or complaints regarding this vegetation management treatment should contact: Vermont Department of Agriculture, State Office Building, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 Telephone 802-828-2431. AD# 84227 04/25/2024, 05/02/2024

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION BENNINGTON UNIT Docket No. 24-PR-01455 in re: ESTATE of: Jeffrey Blodgett NOTICE TO CREDITORS To The Creditors Of: Jeffrey Blodgett late of Putnam, Connecticit 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. 04/30/2024 Leslie A. Blodgett c/o Sarah E. Wilson 643 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201 802-753-7086 sarah@swvtlaw.com Name of Publication: Bennington Banner Publication Date: 05/02/2024 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Unit Probate Division 207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Ad# 84556 05/02/2024