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• Car break-ins in Paper Mill subdivision overnight. 20 hours ago
• summer green cart collection service ended August 31. Collection service will return to the regular 2 week green cart/garbage schedule. 2 days ago
• Dolls, doll houses and miniatures. Bring your dolls for identification. Scott Manor House. Until September 29. 1 week ago

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