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Julian Melchionda is a registered nurse and is being considered for the Board of Health seat her mother held before her death.

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Julian Melchionda is a registered nurse and is being considered for the Board of Health seat her mother held before her death.

Mayor Charles Kokoros said the money will help detect harmful chemicals produced by the plant and monitor overall air quality in the area.
Overall, 7,271 of 27,670 residents in Stoughton have received at least one dose and at least 3,624 are fully vaccinated.
Overall, at least 3,461 of 11,260 residents in Medfield have received at least one dose, and at least 1,735 are fully vaccinated.
Eighty-seven percent of those 75+ have received at least one dose, while 67 percent of them are fully vaccinated.
Eighty-seven percent of those 75+ have received at least one dose, while 63 percent of them are fully vaccinated.
Seventy-eight percent of those 75+ have received at least one dose, while 56 percent of them are fully vaccinated.
82 percent of Barnstable residents over 75 have received at least one vaccine dose, according to state data.
There were 283 new coronavirus cases in Barnstable over the last two weeks.
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Cape Cod Healthcare CEO Michael Lauf said the clinics can support up to 700 doses per day if necessary.
The three clinics will administer a total of 2,700 coronavirus vaccines.
A contested race for Foxborough School Committee will headline the town election on May 3.
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School Committee Member George Kokoros estimated officials will need to find $7.6 million in savings.