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Independence Day schedules and closings

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 — Issue 210

BRATTLEBORO — In observance of the July 4 holiday, all town offices will be closed on Thursday, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on July 4. All other violations, including extended parking, will be enforced.

Brooks Memorial Library will be closed on July 4.

Trash, recycling, and composting will not be picked up on July 4. All pick-ups normally scheduled on Thursday will be conducted Friday, July 5.

The BeeLine bus will not run on July 4. Direct questions to The Current (formerly Connecticut River Transit) at 802-460-7433.

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BRATTLEBORO-If there can be an obituary for a piece of legislation, then this is it:

Winston Prouty seeks to build 300 affordable housing units

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Ellen Pratt

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Rockingham considers merging three fire departments

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ROCKINGHAM-The study by a Wyoming EMS consulting firm has recommended that three fire departments -

Longtime Brattleboro rep. won’t seek re-election

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BRATTLEBORO-After serving 12 years in the Legislature, Rep. Tristan Toleno, D-Brattleboro, is retiring from state...

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