Form 3 Filing for NBT BancORP INC

This filing is a Form 3, which reports initial beneficial ownership of securities. Tara F. Trafton Hamblett, Chief Credit Officer of NBT BancORP INC, reported ownership of 11866.363 shares of NBT Bancorp Inc. Common Stock. The filing indicates direct ownership. A power of attorney was granted to Annette Burns and Scott Kingsley to execute and file necessary forms, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, on behalf of Ms. Hamblett. The power of attorney remains in effect until Ms. Hamblett is no longer required to file these forms or until it is revoked in writing.