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formerly a car dealership. be the cornerstone, along
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its two buildings could be therapy center, and three
built within two years.
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vices were needed,” Freda court.
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said.
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“emerging demographical
needs” in town: ages 5565, and 65-75.
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in those age group wish to
downsize, and move into
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built within
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years.
other buildings.
and 1,150-square-foot, ments will be available former car dealership
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by noon Friday, and condiby the
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monthly
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p.m.
at City
Hall.
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mittee
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be realistic
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night, with blizzard conditions
ty upgrades
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residents
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dire
ments
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the
high
school
to maintain By
theNeal
property
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act
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