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            <title><![CDATA[Town of Brattleboro  Vermont Blog Feed: Latest]]></title>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Tax Credits for Vermonters      Updated for 2026 Tax Filing Season]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/tax-credits-2026-banner.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />If you are a Vermont taxpayer  you may be eligible for tax credits that can reduce your tax bill or increase your refund ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Upper Level of Brooks Memorial Library Closed May 6-7]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 06 May 2026 08:36:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/libraryconstructionheader.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The children and teen areas  restrooms  and community room will all be inaccessible during this time ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     May 5  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 05 May 2026 16:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on May 5&nbsp in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reminder: Fourth Quarter Taxes  Utilities Due May 15]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 05 May 2026 16:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Finance Department is reminding the public that any amount unpaid after 5 p m  on May 15  2026 &nbsp will have an 8  penalty and a 1  interest charge &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[State Route 9 Paving Project to Begin May 11 ]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 05 May 2026 12:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/paving-updates-05-11-2026.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The work will take place in the nighttime from 6:30 p m  to 6:30 a m ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brattleboro Town Clerk s Office Will Close Wednesdays Starting May 13]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 05 May 2026 07:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/tcohours-header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Effective May 13  2026  the Town Clerk   s Office will be closed to the public every Wednesday &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Matters Episode 59]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/TM59header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The latest episode of the podcast covers the three Selectboard meetings held in the second half of April and previews the meeting on May 5 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Local Concerns Meeting: Fairground Road Sidewalk Project]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 01 May 2026 11:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/Local-Concerns-Meeting.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Share your comments and concerns about Fairground Road to better inform the study and help define all the issues  Happening May 21 at 6 p m  at the Windham Regional Career Center ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[You re Invited to the Pickleball Court Grand Opening]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 01 May 2026 08:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/pickleball.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be happening at the courts  located at Living Memorial Park outside the skating rink &nbsp on May 2 at 11&nbsp a m ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Committee Fair Returns on May 13]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/committee-boards-promo.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Learn how you can take part in your local government during Brattleboro's second Committee Fair ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Changes Coming to Brattleboro Waste Collection on July 1]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:31:00 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 1  2026 &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Learn About Portable Solar]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/portable-solar-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Sustainability Coordinator will be hosting a portable solar workshop&nbsp at the library on April 29  which will include a live demonstration &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Temporary Closure on Flat Street on April 29]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:32:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/flatheader04-29-26.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Flat Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday  April 29  from 7:30 a m  to 12 p m   between the intersection of Flat and Main and the entrance of the Latchis parking lot ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Main Street Decorative Lights Illuminate Red in Honor of Fallen Firefighters]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/fire-lights-header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />This week  the decorative overhead lights across Main Street in downtown Brattleboro are illuminated in red as a visible and deliberate tribute to fallen firefighters and the fire service nationwide ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Burn Ban in Effect Starting April 27]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:51:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/burn-ban-header.jpg" 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     Relative humidity is expected to remain low  and we have not received any substantial rainfall in several days  In addition  forecasted conditions indicate increased wind and the potential for higher gusts tomorrow  which significantly increases the risk of fire spread  These factors combined create a high wildfire risk  where even a small spark could ignite a fast-moving and dangerous fire     Effective immediately  all outdoor burning is prohibited  including:       &nbsp  Brush piles     &nbsp  Campfires     &nbsp  Burn barrels    Cooking fires: Cooking fires]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brooks Hosting Send-Off to Starr on April 25]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/starr-retirement-party</link>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/starr-header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Share your library joy by joining us for a party to celebrate libraries and bid a stellar farewell to our exceptional Library Director  Starr LaTronica ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     April 21  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on April 21 in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brattleboro Named a Bike-Friendly Community]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/bike-award-header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Town of Brattleboro was recently awarded a bronze-level Bicycle-Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brooks Memorial Library Launches Online Directory  Access Brattleboro Community]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Seth Thomas</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/abc-header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Brooks has launched&nbsp a new public resource  Access Brattleboro Community  ABC   a comprehensive online directory of local organizations and projects that promote quality of life in town ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Burn Ban Lifted]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/burn-ban-header-04-20.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The burn ban  which had been in effect since April 9  2026  has been lifted effective immediately  due to recent improvements in weather conditions &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Super Fun Bike Day 2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/sfbd2026.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Super Fun Bike Day is happening on April 18 from 10 a m  to 1 p m  at Living Memorial Park ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     April 20  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special joint meeting with the Hinsdale&nbsp Selectboard on Monday  April 20  2026  at 6:30 p m  at Hinsdale Town Hall ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Project Updates for April 20-24]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Vermont Agency of Transportation  VTrans  is providing regular updates about the paving project in Brattleboro &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Matters Episode 58]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/HeaderTownMatters58.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The latest episode of the Town's podcast recaps a Selectboard meeting held on April 7  and previews a special meeting in Hinsdale on April 20 and a regular meeting scheduled for April 21 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Guilford Street Closure Due to Tree Down]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[Guilford Street is closed between the intersection of Maple Street and the entrance to the Small Fry field due to a tree on the wires ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town of Brattleboro Names Julie Perrin Next Director of Brooks Memorial Library]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[Perrin  who has spent the past nine years leading the Jaffrey Public Library in Jaffrey  NH  brings extensive experience in library program development  grant writing  and operations management &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Guilford Street Extension Road Closure on April 16]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/guildfordheader04-16.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />As a result  Guilford Street Extension will be fully closed to all traffic between house numbers  773 and  821 from 8:30 a m  until no later than 1 p m  The road may reopen earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apply to Join a Board or Committee]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/boardcomm-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />If you're a Brattleboro resident and interested in serving on a board or committee  apply online or email the application to the Town Manager   s office ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Spring 2026 Water Main Flushing Schedule]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/flushing26.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Customers are asked to check the flushing schedule closely as flushing may cause water discoloration  low water pressure  and  in some areas  intervals of no water &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Open Town Meeting is April 11]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:11:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/otmheader2026.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />View this article for important dates  documents  and&nbsp details about Open Town Meeting &nbsp ]]></description>
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