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            <title><![CDATA[Town of Brattleboro  Vermont Blog Feed: Latest]]></title>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Sunset Lake Road Closure on Sept  25]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/sunset-lake-road-09-25-2026</link>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:58:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/sunset-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Sunset Lake Road will be closed to through traffic between 1320 and 1420 Sunset Lake Road from approximately 9:30 a m  to 11 a m &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[First Responders Square Off During the 3rd Annual Softball Showdown]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/softball3rd.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Brattleboro Police and Fire Departments will&nbsp face off during a charity softball game on Sept  26 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Helpful Info for the General Election]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/general-election-11-03-2026</link>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/ge2026.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Learn about the ways you can vote  or get ready to vote  in the upcoming General Election ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Some Town Phone Lines Temporarily Unavailable  UPDATE: Phones Restored ]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[We   re working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and will provide an update when service is restored  Thank you for your patience ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Maple Street Paving on Sept  21]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:24:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[On Monday  Sept  21  a contractor will be paving a section of Maple Street just east of the intersection with Austine Drive from 9 a m  to 2 p m ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates     Sept  18  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:53:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/Copy-of-Website-Headers--1859-x-575-px---1- -3-.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Day work on Bridge 10B on U S  Route 5 over Interstate 91 is scheduled to begin Monday  Sept  21 at 6:30 a m ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Register for Fall 2026 Rec   Parks Programs]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:14:00 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[Brattleboro Selectboard to Discuss ICE on Sept  14]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:54:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Sept  14 at 6 p m  at Brooks Memorial Library's Main Reading Room for a public discussion of U S  Immigration and Customs Enforcement ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     Sept  15  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Sept  15  2026 at 6:15 p m  in the Municipal Center and on Zoom ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates     Sept  11  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/paving091126.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     Sept  15  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Sept  15 at 6:15 p m  at the Municipal Center and on Zoom ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Strength   Balance Returns to the Senior Center with New Instructor]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/Copy-of-Website-Headers--1859-x-575-px- -13-.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />This class happens Thursdays from 9 to 10 a m  The cost is  5 per class  making it an affordable way for community members to stay active and engaged ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Ballots Will Be Mailed to Active Voters Sept  21      Oct  1]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/voter-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The state will be mailing ballots to all active registered voters between September 21 and October 1  2026 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Senior Center to Host Flu  COVIC Vaccine Clinic]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:11:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/vaccine-clinic.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Brattleboro Senior Center is taking registrations over the phone or in person for its free flu and COVID vaccination clinic ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Matters Episode 66]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/tm66header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />We're back from summer break  This episode covers the sole Selectboard meeting held in August 2026 and previews what's ahead this September ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Matters Episode 65]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[This episode of&nbsp Town Matters&nbsp covers the Selectboard   s discussions on the Birthing Center at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and previews a meeting with Brattleboro   s legislative delegation &nbsp Town Matters  the Town of Brattleboro's podcast  summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on local government while you go about your day   &nbsp     Show notes:&nbsp        July 21 meeting    &nbsp Details &nbsp Watch   July 28    &nbsp Details &nbsp Watch   August 4    &nbsp Details   Community Connection Night  the Town   s summer block party  was rescheduled to August 5 due to rain    Learn how you can vote in the&nbsp August State Primary Election    The next phase of Brooks Memorial Library   s construction project is&nbsp underway    &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Offices Closed on Labor Day]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[In observance of Labor Day  all Town offices will be closed on Monday  September 7  2026  with the exception of emergency services &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Akley Road Closure for Box Culvert Replacement]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/akley-road-closure-sept-26</link>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/akley-road-closure.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The road is expected to remain closed at the project location starting Sept  8 through the remainder of the month ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[DBA  Town Launch    Vacant to Vibrant    to Activate Downtown Storefronts]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/vacant-to-vibrant</link>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/vacant-to-vibrant-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Vacant to Vibrant Brattleboro is a pilot program designed to transform vacant and underutilized downtown storefronts into places of creativity  commerce  connection  and opportunity ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[U S  Route 5 Upcoming Day Work]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/route-5-day-work-09-01-26</link>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[UPDATE:&nbsp It was originally anticipated that this work would begin the day after Labor Day but that has been changed to later in September &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     Sept  1  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:21:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on September 1 at 6:15 p m  at the Municipal Center and on Zoom &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates     August 28  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:33:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/pavingaug28 -1-.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Labor Day is next weekend and crews will be off the road from 6 a m  on Friday  Sept  4 until 7 a m  Tuesday  Sept  8 in observance of the Holiday ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Request for Proposals: Municipal Solid Waste Services]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/rfpheaderwaste.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Town is accepting proposals from companies experienced with the collection and proper disposal of residential municipal solid waste&nbsp services along with the collection and&nbsp processing of recyclables ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Auditor s Report Now Available]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[View the Town Audited Financial Report FY25 online ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Boil Water Notice Lifted for All Affected Areas]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:59:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[Public Works is notifying residents and businesses that the precautionary boil water notice issued following the recent water main breaks has now been lifted for all affected areas ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Boil Water Notice Issued for Select Areas]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:36:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Town of Brattleboro has issued a precautionary boil water notice for residents listed below following a water main break on the primary water lines on Green Street and Pine Street ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Water Main Break Near Intersection of Green/High Streets and Fuller Drive]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/water-main-break-website-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Brattleboro Department of Public Works is responding to a water main break near the intersection of High and Green streets as well as Fuller Drive ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Updates     August 21  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:59:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/pavingheader08-21-26.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />No Interstate 91  Exit 3 closures will be necessary for the remainder of the project ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Fire Chief Symonds Announces Military Leave  Interim Leadership Named]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/symonds-header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Fire Chief Symonds has received military orders requiring him to take an approximately one-year leave of absence starting in October 2026 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Maple Street Closure Aug  24   25]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:17:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/Maple-Street-Header.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Maple Street will be closed between the I-91 overpass and the intersection of Maple Street and Austine Drive on Aug  24 and Aug  25 ]]></description>
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