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Property owners are responsible for trimming and maintaining vegetation on their property if it may interfere with the public right of way.

The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in the upper 90s and a heat index over 100.

The Brattleboro Fire Department is issuing a warning regarding lithium-ion batteries in the wake of an accidental fire that occurred in an e-bike repair shop in New York City on June 20. The fire, which killed four and left left two in critical condition, was caused by lithium-ion batteries igniting on the first floor of a six-story building. In addition to powering e-bikes and e-scooters, lithium-ion batteries are found in common household items, such as smartphones, laptops, vape pens, and power tools. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), when lithium-ion batteries are damaged, defective, or used incorrectly, they have