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            <title><![CDATA[Town of Brattleboro  Vermont Blog Feed: Latest]]></title>
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                    <title><![CDATA[All Aboard  Join Us for the Opening of Brattleboro s New Amtrak Station]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/amtrak-event-06-24-2026</link>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/amtrak-header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The celebration will take place on June 24 from 11:30 a m  to 1 p m  at the station  located at 10 Vernon Street ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Road Closure Notice: Bridge Street and Depot Street  ]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[To accommodate the Amtrak event  Bridge & Depot Streets will close from 10:30 a m  to 2 p m &nbsp on Wednesday  June 24  2026 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Changes Coming to Brattleboro Waste Collection on July 6]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:31:00 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[Interstate 91 Exit 3: Upcoming Closures]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:43:00 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 12 dates in July ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Community Connection Night is July 29]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/website-header-CCN26.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />This year  the family-friendly summer block party will be happening at Flat Street and the Preston Lot ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Project Updates     June 19  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/paving-header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Crews will work overnight Friday  June 26 to Saturday  June 27 on U S  Route 5 and Vermont Route 9 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brattleboro Goes Fourth   Fireworks Schedule  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/fireworks-header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The all-day celebration kicks off with a parade down Main Street and festivities throughout the day at Living Memorial Park ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Matters Episode 62]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/tm62header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The latest episode of our podcast &nbsp Town Matters  covers the two meetings scheduled for June 2026 &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4th Annual Juneteenth Art Exhibit   Sale on Display at Municipal Center]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>One Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/j-header-2026.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />This year features Mwanga William  whose paintings are inspired by the Lake Victoria region of Uganda ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Selectboard Meeting     June 16  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on June 16 in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Project Updates     June 12  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/paving-june12-2026.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />There will be no overnight work on Friday  June 19  2026 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Pool Opens June 20]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/Pool-Opens-June-20.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Living Memorial Park Pool and Rotary Water Playground will be opening for the season on Saturday  June 20  2026  at 1 p m ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[A Community Conversation on Opioid Use Disorder]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/ccpromo.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Join us for a conversation about supporting people with substance use disorder and working together to reduce stigma in our communities ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[2026 Abstract Grand List and Grievance Hearings]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Listers will hold grievance hearings starting Thursday  June 11  2026  at 10 a m  at the Municipal Building]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Paving Project Updates      June 5  2026]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/Copy-of-Website-Headers--1859-x-575-px- -12-.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Vermont Agency of Transportation  VTrans  is providing regular updates about the paving project in Brattleboro &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Finance Dept  to Close Early on June 5]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Finance Department will close at 3 p m  on Friday  June 5  2026  Please plan accordingly &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Learn All About Housing in Vermont]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/housing-updates-june-2026</link>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/housingeventheader.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Numerous housing-related events and programs are happening this June  Connect with housing service providers  developers  and advocates &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apply to Join a Board or Committee]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/apply-board-committee-2026</link>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:05:00 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[Selectboard Meeting     June 2  2026]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/selectboard-06-02-2026</link>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:54:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on June 2 in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Update Regarding Route 9 Traffic Delays]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:14:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Town staff are actively communicating with Vermont Agency of Transportation representatives regarding traffic concerns and are working to improve daytime traffic flow ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[View Public Works Projects on an Interactive Map]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/blogdpw26.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The Brattleboro Department of Public Works has published an interactive map to help the public track the progress of various projects happening in 2026 &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Library Director Resigns  Library Closed Friday and Will Reopen Saturday]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 29 May 2026 14:11:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The library will reopen on Saturday  May 30  at 10 a m   and library services and operations will continue as normal during the candidate search ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brooks Memorial Library Closed May 29]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 29 May 2026 09:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Brooks will&nbsp be closed all day on Friday  May 29  2026 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Matters Episode 61]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 28 May 2026 16:17:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/epi61header.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The latest episode of our podcast&nbsp covers the May 19 Brattleboro Selectboard meeting and previews the first meeting of June ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Rec   Parks Offering Adult Kickball this Summer]]></title>
                    <link>https://brattleboro.gov/blog/adult-kickball-2026</link>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 27 May 2026 14:59:00 EDT</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>Town of Brattleboro</dc:creator>
                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/Adult-Football.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />Games will be held on Sundays from 5 to 7 p m  from Sunday  June 14 to Sunday  August 23  2026 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Assessor s Office Closed Now Through Friday at Noon]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Wed, 27 May 2026 12:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[The Assessor's Office is currently closed and will reopen on Friday  May 29 at 8:30 a m ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Town Offices Closed on Memorial Day]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Fri, 22 May 2026 16:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/memorial-day-2026.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />In observance of Memorial Day  all Brattleboro Town offices will be closed on Monday  May 25  2026  with the exception of emergency services &nbsp ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Local Concerns Meeting: Fairground Road Sidewalk Project]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Thu, 21 May 2026 08:44:00 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[Upper Level of Library Will Close Temporarily May 18-19]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://brattleboro.gov/uploads/featured_images/library-may18-19.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" />The top floor of the Brooks Memorial Library will be closed to the public on Monday  May 18  all day  and Tuesday  May 19  2026 ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Support Rec   Parks During a Local Shredding Event on May 30]]></title>
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                    <pubDate> Mon, 18 May 2026 15:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Proceeds from this event will support Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department summer programming &nbsp ]]></description>
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