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TOWN MEETING: Proposal to replace Bancroft School could come next year

Massachusetts—May 8 , 2008

Town Meeting's recent approval of $300,000 to study structural deficiencies at Bancroft Elementary ...

Torrance readies its bond plans

California—May 8 , 2008

With campaign volunteers beginning to mobilize and a project list in development well ahead of its d ...

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