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Bergen Nonprofit To Address Child Lead Poisoning Risk, With $1M Grant
Homes in eight Bergen Co. towns are at elevated risk for lead exposure, data showed. A $1M grant will assist in lead abatement in the area.

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Homes in eight Bergen Co. towns are at elevated risk for lead exposure, data showed. A $1M grant will assist in lead abatement in the area.

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