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Schwanz and Ames to fill out Orange Selectboard vacancies

Schwanz and Ames to fill out Orange Selectboard vacancies

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ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In the Special Town Election to fill two seats on the Orange Selectboard, Alexandre Schwanz took the majority vote for the 22 month term. The race for the 10 month Selectboard seat was won by David Ames. The Election was held on Monday with an 11.8% voter turnout.

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