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        "description": "Rent the Branford Elks Lodge hall at 158 S. Montowese St, CT. Tables included, ample parking, 4.6-star rated venue for weddings, parties & events.",
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            "answer": "The bottom hall rental includes nine round tables with eight chairs each, plus three-quarter rectangle tables suitable for food stations, buffet lines, or bar setups. This furniture package is included at no extra cost, which saves you a separate rental order."
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            "answer": "The Branford Elks Lodge is at 158 S. Montowese Street, Branford, CT 06405. It sits slightly off the main road, which gives it a secluded feel, but guests report it is easy to find once you know to look for it."
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