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Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur Will Not Seek Reelection In November
In a letter to the Melrose community, Brodeur called the decision – which came after weeks of thought and reflection – “very difficult.”

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In a letter to the Melrose community, Brodeur called the decision – which came after weeks of thought and reflection – “very difficult.”

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