NOTICE OF 2026 BUDGET HEARING VALLEY COTTAGE FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN, ROCKLAND COUNTY STATE OF NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Valley Cottage Fire District will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., at the Firehouse located at 20 Lake Road, Valley Cottage, New York, for the purpose of discussing the contents of the Fire District's proposed 2026 budget. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, at such hearing, any person may appear and be heard in favor of or against the proposed budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items contained therein. To have written comments heard, such written comments must be submitted in advance. Any persons requiring special accommodations to attend the meeting and participate should notify the District Secretary at least three (3) business days prior to the date and time of the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection by any interested person at [1] the office of the Town Clerk for the Town of Clarkstown during normal business hours and [2] from Amanda Hyland, District Secretary, at 20 Lake Road, Valley Cottage, New York 10989 or via email at amanda.hyland@valleycottagefd.org. Dated: October 1, 2025 Amanda Hyland District Secretary Board of Fire Commissioners October 6 2025 LNYS0382309