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            <title><![CDATA[Town of Brattleboro  Vermont Blog Feed: Latest]]></title>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Offices Closed on Nov  11]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/veterans-day-2026</link>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/veterans-day.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />In observance of Veterans Day  all Brattleboro Town Offices will be closed on&nbsp  Wednesday  Nov  11  2026  with the exception of emergency services &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates     Nov  6  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/pavingheader11-16.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Vermont Agency of Transportation  VTrans  is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     Nov  10  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold its annual Budget Retreat on Nov  10 at the Rotch Learning Center  which is located at the School for International Training ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Phil and Mary Dunham Ski  Skate  Snowboard and Hockey Equipment Sale 2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/ski-sale-2026.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Recreation & Parks Department and the Brattleboro Outing Club retain 40 &nbsp of the sale proceeds for special programming &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Project C A R E  Recovery Spotlight: Ashley Farkas]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/recovery-spotlight-header -3-.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Recovery Spotlight  a program of Project C A R E   periodically recognizes someone in the community who is in recovery from substance use disorder ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brattleboro Seeks Human Services Committee Members]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:33:00 EST</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[Join the Human Services Committee  which reviews requests for human services funding and recommends how Town funds should be distributed to service providers ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     Nov  5  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:17:00 EST</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Seth Thomas</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[Due to the General Election  this week's meeting has been moved from Tuesday to Thursday ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Official Election Results for the Nov  3 Election]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[We had a lot of voters coming through the doors     59   above average for a mid-term general election  ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Fall Leaf Collection Schedule 2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:19:00 EST</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/leafheader26.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />This year leaves and yard waste will be picked up according to your normal trash  compost and recycling pick-up day ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Voting at the Polls  Bring Your Ballot ]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:26:00 EST</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/nov3-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Voting at the polls on Election Day  November 3  Please plan to BRING YOUR BALLOT with you that you received in the mail &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Ahead of the Curb: Minimizing Waste to Maximize Community Composting]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:18:00 EST</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/compost-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Join the Sustainability Coordinator at the library&nbsp on Nov  9 and Nov  16 to discuss the curbside compost program ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates     Oct  30  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Vermont Agency of Transportation  VTrans  is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Join the Public Launch of Next Gen Brattleboro on Oct  28]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/NGB-Header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Next Gen Brattleboro is hosting a free  open-to-all gathering at the Latchis Theatre to craft a shared future together and begin a sustained effort towards enacting it ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Rec   Parks  Parent Tot Open Gym]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/gymprogramheader26-27.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Parent Tot Open Gym is an informal playgroup that meets once a week on Thursdays at the Gibson-Aiken Center for children five years old and younger &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Burn Ban in Effect Starting Oct  26]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:58:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/burnbanheaderoct26.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Due to current weather conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires  a burn ban is now in effect for the Town of Brattleboro until further notice ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates     Oct  23  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/headerpaving10-23.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Vermont Agency of Transportation  VTrans  is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brooks Memorial Library to Close on Oct  29]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/library-closed-10-29-26</link>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Brooks Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday  Oct  29  2026  for a staff professional development day ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Helpful Info for the General Election]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/GEHeader26.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The polling place for all three districts in Brattleboro is the American Legion  32 Linden Street  Polls will be open on Nov  3 from 7 a m  to 7 p m &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Clown Around at the Skating Rink on Nov  1]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/clowns-on-ice-2026</link>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:07:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/skating-clowns.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />NECCA and Rec & Parks are hosting Clowns on Ice at the skating rink as part of the Vermont Circus Festival ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     Oct  20  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Oct  20  2026 at 6:15 p m  in the Municipal Center and on Zoom ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[South Street Closure on Oct  21]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/south-street-oct-21-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />South Street  in the area of 78 South Street  formerly the Dalem Chalet   will be closed to all traffic on Wednesday  Oct  21 from 8 a m  to 4:30 p m &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brooks Memorial Library: Now Lending Sunshine ]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:16:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Stephen Dotson</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/solar-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The rooftop of the library has now become a solar array  This project represents the values of Brattleboro in action  and serves to benefit the environment and taxpayers ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates     Oct  16  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:33:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/pavingheaderoct16.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Vermont Agency of Transportation  VTrans  is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Ice Skating Rinks Opens Oct  24]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/skating-season-2026-27</link>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:58:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/skating-header -1-.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Discounted season passes will be on sale from now through Thursday  Oct  22  2026 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Open Gym and Game Room ]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Free Open Gym and Game Room begins Monday  October 19  2026  and continues until Saturday  April 24  2027 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates     Oct  9  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/pavingheader10-8.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Vermont Agency of Transportation  VTrans  is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Akley Road Closure for Box Culvert Replacement]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/akley-road-closure.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />UPDATE: The road closure will remain in effect through Thursday  Oct  15  2026 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Offices Closed for Indigenous Peoples  Day]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[In observance of Indigenous Peoples    Day  all Town offices will be closed on Monday  Oct  12  2026  with the exception of emergency services &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Matters Episode 67]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/tmheader67.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Selectboard hears from VTrans about the latest redesign of Putney Road  prepares a timeline of the FY28 budget  and plans to revisit the topic of parking ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Living Memorial Park Road Closure Scheduled for Oct  5]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:03:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/kiwanis-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The road at Living Memorial Park above the entrance to the Upper Softball Field will close from 7 a m  to 3 p m  on Oct  5 while crews work on the cable for the Brattleboro Ski Hill T-bar &nbsp ]]></description>
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