TOWNSEND — Of the many legal actions voted on by residents during the over five-hour town meeting, a surprising one came in the final minutes.
Town's Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect In August
Jon Winklerjwinkler@nashobavalleyvoice.com, The Sun (Lowell)
Mon, 05/20/2019 - 5:51am
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Topics: Massachusetts Middlesex County Lowell
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