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Lowell-Burlington Bus Line Gets State Budget Money
The state budget awaiting Gov. Baker's signature includes money for the bus line which helps fill restaurant jobs in Burlington.

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The state budget awaiting Gov. Baker's signature includes money for the bus line which helps fill restaurant jobs in Burlington.

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