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Town Votes to Save Birthing Center | Montpelier News
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is on the verge of shutting down its birthing center due to mounting financial losses, sparking a fierce local push to save it. Town officials are now moving forward with a plan to hold a special vote, where residents could approve a one-time property tax to fund the center — a move seen by some as a smart investment in a vital community service. After state funding fell through, the town is stepping in, hoping to raise up to a million dollars — and possibly inspire neighboring towns to join in. Supporters argue keeping the center alive means preserving jobs…
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