Huntington Woods mayor speaks out after public works employee dies
A four-year employee of the department, Huntington Woods Mayor Bob Paul says Doug Chmiel's loss is profound.
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A four-year employee of the department, Huntington Woods Mayor Bob Paul says Doug Chmiel's loss is profound.
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