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            "answer": "Lodge #1499 is located at 75 Putney Road in Brattleboro, Vermont 05301. Putney Road is one of the main corridors through town, making the lodge easy to find from most parts of the area."
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            "answer": "Yes. BPOE #1499 is a chartered lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA, one of the largest and oldest American fraternal organizations. Members enjoy benefits and connections that extend across more than 1,600 lodges nationwide."
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