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Melrose Police Host 'Drug Take Back' Day This Weekend
Anyone in Melrose can drop off expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs at the police station on West Foster Street.

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Anyone in Melrose can drop off expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs at the police station on West Foster Street.

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