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            <title><![CDATA[Town of Brattleboro  Vermont Blog Feed: Latest]]></title>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates      August 7  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/pavingheader080726.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The latest round of updates from VTrans includes information for the week of August 9 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Community Invited to Discussion on Black Mountain Road Scoping Study on August 12]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:54:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/blk-mtn-header2.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The project seeks to address chronic road wash outs that create financial stress to the town  impair the water quality of the Crosby Brook  and create localized flooding ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Oak Grove Corridor Paving Project Begins August 10]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/oakheader.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Construction activities will take place Monday through Friday from 6:30 a m  to 7 p m &nbsp No on-street parking will be permitted on the streets actively being worked on &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Community Connection Night Rescheduled to Aug  5]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/newdate.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Due to rain in the forecast  the Town of Brattleboro has rescheduled Community Connection Night to Wednesday  August 5  2026 &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Helpful Info for the August 11 State Primary Elections]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/primaryelectioninfo.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Polls will be open on August 11 from 7 a m  to 7 p m  at the American Legion  32 Linden Street ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Register for Fall Rec   Parks Programs on August 10]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:14:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/fallsports26.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Offerings include youth soccer  field hockey  gymnastics  and chess ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates      Week of August 3]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/paving0723-header -1-.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Interstate 91 Exit 3 on- and off-ramps for northbound and southbound are scheduled to be closed August 5-7 from midnight through&nbsp 5 a m ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     Aug  4  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on August 4&nbsp at 6:15 p m  at the Municipal Center and on Zoom &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The town seeks to build a replacement for Dettman Drive Bridge that has a span length and elevation necessary to convey a 100 year flood ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates      July 31 to August 3]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:33:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/Paving-07-29-26.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Overnight paving work is planned for this weekend ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[August State Primary Election Absentee Ballots Available]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:53:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/stateprimary26header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />August State Primary elections will be held on August 11  2026  There are three major ways to vote in these elections ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     July 28  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:03:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on July 28 at 6:15 p m  at the Municipal Center and on Zoom &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Exit 3 Closures on July 28-31  Paving Updates ]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:27:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/paving0723-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Interstate 91 Exit 3 on- and off-ramps are scheduled to be closed from 12 a m  to 5 a m  on July 28 to 31 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Read Interaction s Community Safety Report]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/community-safety.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The nonprofit Interaction worked with The Creative Discourse Group to create a proposal to bring the community together to develop an updated safety plan that takes into account a range of community perspectives and has broad support ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Church Street Retaining Wall Project Begins July 28]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/retaining-wall.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />During construction  the eastbound  downhill  lane of Church Street will be closed to all through traffic &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Library Enters Next Phase of Construction on July 27]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/bmlconstructionjuly26.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />This phase includes the closure of the sidewalk in front of the library   s Main Street entrance  as well as the accessible ramp connecting the Municipal Center parking lot to the library   s rear entrance &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town of Brattleboro Welcomes SerahRose Bissell as Finance Director ]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Town of Brattleboro has named SerahRose Bissell as its new Finance Director  Bissell brings extensive experience in financial management  accounting  and organizational operations &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Arts in the Park Concludes with Kevin and the Surfcasters  Vernon Creamie Truck]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/arts07-28-26.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />This free  family-friendly show will begin at 6 p m  on Tuesday  July 28  2026  at the Commons &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Project Updates      July 17  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/paving071726.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Overnight work on U S  Route 5 may occur next Friday  July 24 into Saturday morning  July 25 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     July 21  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:11:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on July 21 at 6:15 p m  at the Municipal Center and on Zoom &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Matters Episode 64]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:17:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/tm64header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Stay informed about the Brattleboro Selectboard by listening to our official town podcast ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Rec   Parks Hosting a Pool Party on July 15]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/pool-party.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />You're invited to a family-friendly&nbsp pool party on July 15&nbsp from 4:30 to 7:30 p m  at the Living Memorial Park Pool ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Hazelnuts to Perform During Arts in the Park]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Music duo Hazelnuts and Mama T   s food truck will be featured as part of the Arts in the Park series ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[American Legion Band Performs During Arts in the Park Series]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/american-legion-band.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Rec & Parks' Arts in the Park series continues on July 14 at 6 p m  at the Common  featuring the American Legion Band and&nbsp Mama T   s food truck ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Interstate 91 Exit 3: Upcoming Closures]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Interstate 91 Exit 3 on- and off-ramps are scheduled to be closed from 12 a m  to 5 a m  across several dates in July ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Changes Coming to Brattleboro Waste Collection on July 6]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/wasteheader2.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />After extensive negotiations  the Town has signed a new contract&nbsp for trash and recycling collection  and will launch a town-owned compost program starting July 6  2026 &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brattleboro Civic and Business Leaders Launch Coordinated Campaign to Save BMH Birthing Center ]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/BMH-Header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Coalition commits to fundraising  state advocacy  and community mobilization to prevent closure within the six-to-nine month window ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Closures at Moreland  Oak Grove Avenue]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:14:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/oak-grove-moreland-ave.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Highway Division will be replacing failed drainage lines on Moreland Avenue on July 9 and on Oak Grove Avenue on July 10 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     July 7  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on July 7 at 6:15 p m  at the Municipal Center and on Zoom &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Kiwanis Shelter Closed through July 17]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:33:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/kiwanis.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Kiwanis Shelter at Living Memorial Park will be closed for roof installation from July 6 through July 17  2026 ]]></description>
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