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Trash Fee Extension Plan Draws Criticism

WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published December 6, 2010 at 11:18 AM EST

By Paul Tuthill

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-938544.mp3

Springfield, MA – The fate of a controversial fee charged in Springfield Massachusetts for municipal trash service is being debated once again by city officials..As WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports the debate could be a preview of next year's campaign for mayor .
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